Cypress HomeCare Solutions Blog & News

What is a Stroke? A stroke is a sudden interruption of blood supply to the brain. It deprives the brain tissue of oxygen and nutrients, and within minutes brain cells begin to die. Facts 140,000 Americans die from stroke every year 1 out of every 20 deaths is stroke-related Someone has a stroke every 40 […]

Memory loss is not a normal part of aging yet it is often assumed to be.  Any change or decline in cognition should always be investigated. While not every older adult will have mental health issues, it’s important to understand some of the most common issues and what sort of things should be considered red […]

Thank you to Dr. Gary A. Grove, M.D., DLFAPA for taking the time to share his expertise on dementia with us. Dr. Grove is a Board Certified General and Geriatric Psychiatrist, and a Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association.  Dr. Grove is also certified as a Fellow by the American Society of Clinical Psychopharmocology.  […]

The HCAOA Arizona Chapter had a great meeting on Tuesday!  It was well attended with many Chapter members, home care agencies, and members of the community.  Representative Heather Carter was our keynote speaker.  Representative Carter shared the challenges that are facing older adults in Arizona.  Her passion for supporting and making our State a safe […]

June 21st marks The Longest Day of our calendar year, and the month surrounding it is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness month. Here’s what you need to know about Alzheimer’s disease and possible preventions. What is Alzheimer’s Disease? According to the Mayo Clinic, Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental […]

Thank you to Jan Dougherty for taking the time to share some valuable information as we enter into Brain Health and Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. “Eat your fruits and vegetables, go out and play with your friends, do your homework and get a good night sleep.” Does this sound like familiar advice that your grandma might […]

Technology doesn’t have to be an obstacle; it can assist older adults in activities of daily living. There are countless new tools out there created to make older adults’ lives easier. Here are some of the few options available to assist your loved ones to remain independent and empowered in their own homes. Liftware Liftware […]

Our very own Laurie Fox, Client Services, was lucky enough to win a ride in a WWII biplane at Terra Pointe Memory Care’s open house.  As our way of saying “thank you” to our WWII Veterans, Cypress HomeCare Solutions and Terra Pointe Memory Care chose to honor our residents & clients who served during WWII […]

Thank you to Rich Crislip for sharing this important information with us. Richard Crislip, LCSW is the Director of Behavioral Health Integration for OptumCare.  He specializes in evaluating and treating behavioral health conditions in older adults. Alcohol abuse is the number one public health problem in the United States. While most of us may not be surprised […]

We’d like to thank Dr. Dustin Mullens for sharing these important statistics with us. He began his residency training at Affiliated Dermatology in July of 2016. He received his undergraduate degree in Biology from Coastal Carolina University in Conway, SC. Dr. Mullens received his doctorate degree from Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine-Carolinas Campus. Following […]