Cypress HomeCare Solutions Blog & News

Cypress’ Certified Senior Advisor, Laurie Fox, was featured in the Glendale Star on May 4, 2017.  Fox is a certified memory trainer who was trained through Banner Alzheimer’s Institute.  She offered some helpful tips for boosting memory through movement including talking with your hands and arms.  Check out some of her other helpful tips. Successful […]

For people who are mindful of aging, and especially for those at risk for dementia, preventative steps provide hope and a sense of empowerment. Even patients diagnosed with dementia, whether young or old, benefit from mental exercises. Here are some ways to keep your mind active and healthy: Be a Life-Long Learner There seems to […]

We’re so grateful to have Michelle Toft, MSW, EdM as our Director of Memory Care Programs. Michelle’s passion and dedication toward her clients is clear and unwavering.  She works endlessly to find solutions for her clients and their families to improve their quality of life however she can.  Michelle is happy to share her wealth […]

In the perfect world, the “Golden Years” would be satisfying and enjoyable, and for many seniors, they are. Unfortunately, in our imperfect world, some seniors live lonely, isolated lives. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, more than 13 million, people, 65 and older, lived alone in 2015. While we know that […]

Home care appeals to individuals and their family members because clients are able to remain in familiar, meaningful surroundings instead of relocating to assisted living or hospice centers. Many companies offer home care service, and choosing one to entrust with your loved one’s care and personal property is understandably daunting. It’s important to ask the […]

Home care appeals to individuals and their family members because clients are able to remain in familiar, meaningful surroundings instead of relocating to assisted living or hospice centers. Many companies offer home care service, and choosing one to entrust with your loved one’s care and personal property is understandably daunting. It’s important to ask the […]

Medicare Medicare covers home care under certain conditions. To be eligible, one has to: receive doctor’s orders for in-home care. use an agency in the Medicare network. be home bound. Medicare covers skilled nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech language pathology services. Long-term care is not covered. Medicaid The Federal Government requires that […]

Alzheimer’s disease is a condition millions of Americans suffer from. As an individual ages, they become more prone to the disease and other forms of dementia. Due to the aging population of the average American, more people suffer from Alzheimer’s than at any other time. Age of Alzheimer’s Patients Currently 1 in 9 Americans over […]

Choosing a home care companion for your aging loved ones, provides not only physical assistance but also emotional support. Below are some benefits of hiring professional caregivers. Personal Friendship Isolation can deeply affect seniors who live alone and may be unable to visit friends or drive to social events. By matching your loved one with […]

Motivating elderly loved ones to exercise is not as easy as it seems. Even young people today struggle with getting into a good routine to stay healthy. Every person comes with their own preconceptions, fears and beliefs; but many seniors may also come with physical health challenges and a mental mindset that is not easily […]