Cypress HomeCare Solutions Blog & News

The holiday season is an important time for us to focus on family and friends, and celebrate the relationships that give meaning in our lives. As we say goodbye to 2013, we’d like to express our gratitude for the blessings we have at Cypress. Our team has had the privilege of caring for some incredible […]

By Bob Roth, Managing Partner of Cypress HomeCare Solutions   You may find yourself asking these same questions: Why did I go into the kitchen? Where did I leave my keys? Did I schedule that dentist appointment? The feelings associated with these thoughts, while fleeting, can be troubling. As we age, we begin to think […]

It’s no secret those 65 years and older are at a much greater risk of suffering serious complications from the flu then young, healthy adults. This is a result of a weakening human immune system as we age. In fact, the CDC estimates 90 percent of flu-related deaths and over 60 percent of flu-related hospitalizations […]

November is recognized as National Family Caregiving month, to honor the hard work and dedication of those family members serving as a caregiver to a loved one. This month also gives us the opportunity to reflect on this fact: the combination of aging Baby Boomers and the increase in life expectancy is going to lead […]

The toll of Alzheimer’s disease is reaching epidemic proportions in our country. Currently, one in nine Americans over the age of 65 is battling Alzheimer’s and by 2050 this number is expected to grow to 16 million with the cost of care to exceed $1.2 trillion…unless we fight for a cure. This is exactly what […]

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a chronic movement disorder that worsens over time.  A multi-disciplinary approach involving medication, surgery and affordable homecare in Phoenix can help those diagnosed effectively manage their symptoms. Parkinson’s disease can vary from day to day. At times, a person may be able to function normally while other times the disease can […]

The arrival of flu season often means getting a flu shot. For those over 65, however, the importance increases greatly: 90% of all flu deaths in the U.S. occur in the over-65 bracket. Because of this, it is recommended that seniors receive a higher-dose flu vaccine designed to work with aging systems. But the need […]

Getting proper nutrition from our diets is important at any age. But physical limitations and lingering health issues can inhibit older adults from maintaining a balanced diet and receiving these vital nutrients. In fact, malnutrition occurs in 15 to 50 percent of the aging population. If you are a senior caregiver in Phoenix, there are […]

Summertime brings many people outdoors to enjoy barbecues, pool time and of course the bright, sunny days. But as Arizonans know, even as we approach Labor Day weekend summers here last typically in to the final days of September.  The summer sun and record heats can quickly put our health in danger. Steps to stay […]

Bathrooms can be accidents waiting to happen especially for the elderly. Bathrooms with slippery surfaces and tubs or showers proving difficult to get in and out of, pose a high risk of slips and falls to an elderly person. However, Cypress HomeCare suggests taking preventative measures such as making small changes to the home to […]