Cypress HomeCare Solutions Blog & News

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 […]

  Marty Finley has been working with older adults in the Northwest Valley for more than 18 years. Her experience and background as a care manager and family care consultant for the Alzheimer’s Association have prepared her well to work with patients with dementia and their families. We’d like to thank Marty for taking the […]

Michelle Cornelius, Director of Memory Care Programs at Cypress, has been working with people with dementia and their families for about 20 years. She understands exactly how the disease strains family relationships and more importantly, how to address these issues and support the family. Cornelius shares what care for family members and loved ones with […]

Where are memories stored? When we recall a memory, we consider it a single thing like a day at the beach, or a concert. In actuality, a memory is a complex construction that is stored in many interrelated parts of the brain. Each part of the brain is responsible for storing different types of memory. […]