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Animal assisted therapy can make a big difference in the health, wellbeing, and disposition of seniors using private duty home care in Paradise Valley. A domestic animal acting as an elder companion adds meaning and purpose to a senior’s daily life and activities. Ownership animal assisted therapy, where a senior living at home has a […]

Using the services of a home health care agency to find in home elder care in Scottsdale can make the process of setting up elder care at home very easy. Transitioning a senior relative to in home elder care in Scottsdale can be challenging and time consuming, but a good home health care agency will […]

Home health care for seniors can take many forms, and deciding which one is best for your family member is no easy task. From private homecare agencies to assisted living facilities, there are a lot of factors to consider- not the least of which is cost. To determine the best and most affordable homecare solution […]

The loss of mental sharpness is a major concern for most older adults. In addition to tools and activities that seniors can apply to boost brainpower, there are also certain foods that contribute to a healthy brain. The in home care experts at Cypress have compiled the top 10. Whole Grains The brain, like all […]

When deciding on the best in home care for your senior loved one, you have two main options: hire an independent personal aide or find help via a senior home care agency in Phoenix.  This article from the private duty home care experts at Cypress Homecare will examine the benefits and disadvantages of each. Payroll, […]

With age comes wisdom, the saying goes. Unfortunately, age also delivers a mental fuzziness that impedes comprehension, recollection, and decision-making. Losing mental edge does not, however, have to be inevitable. Here are five things seniors in home care can do to maintain mental sharpness. 1. Control “Oxidative Stress” Oxidation in the body is a rusting […]

The long-accepted practice of sending older adults off to an institution once their abilities begin to decline is gradually being replaced by a kinder, more holistic approach to growing old known as ‘aging in place.’ Aging in place allows seniors to remain close to families and communities as opposed to digging up roots and facing […]

As we age, physical fitness becomes more important than ever. Regular exercise and healthy eating habits are key to sustaining energy, maintaining independence, and managing pain. An active lifestyle also helps seniors improve memory, regulate moods, and stay focused. A regular schedule for sleep, exercise, and nutritious eating should be part of all in home […]

Caregivers are an essential part of our social fabric. At least eight in ten seniors who receive extended care do so within their own homes, either through family members or employees of a private homecare agency. Unfortunately, years of studies have found that looming demographic changes threaten to erode that fabric. In 2010, there were […]

When an elderly loved one can no longer fully care for themselves, the responsibility is commonly taken on by family members. What often begins as part-time help such as paying bills or driving Mom or Dad to appointments may quickly become full-time work. 45 million Americans are currently struggling to balance their own lives while […]