About 44 million people suffer from Alzheimer’s disease around the globe. In the U.S., about 5.5. million people have Alzheimer’s or suffer from another form of dementia. The disease has a higher incidence among women, with about 3.3 million women about the age of 65 and above suffering from the disease, compared to only 2 […]
The year 2018 was a pivotal one for the home care industry in many ways. It gained lots of recognition as an important part of the healthcare continuum and some services will begin to be covered by the Medicare Advantage (MA) program in 2019. In one projected trend, Cypress HomeCare Solutions was cited as an […]
January marks National Blood Donor Month. U.S. News reports about 1 in every 7 people who come to the hospital are in need of blood. Around 60% of blood donations come from people over 40, and three-quarters of these donations are from people over 50. Here’s what you need to know if your older loved […]
Join us in congratulating Ara Juarez on being awarded Caregiver of the Year for 2018! Since joining the Cypress in 2013 she has created measurable change in the lives of her clients. As a C.N.A., Ara is one of the most technically proficient caregivers on the Cypress Care Team and knows exactly which questions to […]
The holidays are a busy, stressful, and potentially-difficult time for everyone. For those living with and caring for a loved one with dementia, that stress can be increased tenfold. It’s important to find ways for both the caregiver and loved one to get the rest they need to ensure the best ongoing quality of life […]
For many families, providing care for a loved one with dementia often means addressing and meeting their physical and clinical needs. It’s easy to lose sight of other things. That oversight is exactly what the new approach to dementia care corrects. By paying addressing and validating the emotions of people with dementia, care providers help […]
Thank you to Dr. Michael Breus for taking the time to share his expertise with us in a fun and festive way! Dr. Breus, Ph.D., is a Clinical Psychologist and both a Diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine and a Fellow of The American Academy of Sleep Medicine. He was one of the […]
The decision to care for an elderly loved one with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia comes with a host of new responsibilities. To make sure their loved one receives the range of services he or she needs, families turn to in-home services. Companion Services Juggling work and caregiving responsibilities mean you may never have enough time […]
Taking care of an aging loved one means dealing with new responsibilities, many of which you may not be prepared for. It’s normal to feel overwhelmed. If you find yourself unable to cope, hiring the services of a specialty home care agency can provide you with the level and kind of assistance you and your […]
Being a caregiver for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or other dementias, takes dedication, patience, and the ability to roll with certain circumstances as they present themselves. It’s a complicated task to manage a complicated disease. Here’s how you can make the daily tasks involving Alzheimer’s care easier. Having Patience People with Alzheimer’s become tired […]
