Respite and Vacation Caregiving
Are you one of the people who shortens or puts off vacations all together because of the worry and logististics of elder care? I used to be one of them– until I discovered a few simple steps to make...
View ArticlePersonalized Music Therapy for Alzheimers and Dementia
I found myself recently drawn to the research being done with music therapy for patients with Alzheimer’s, Dementia and other cognitive challenges. My son’s school, here in Houston, is participating...
View ArticleTestimonial to A Compassionate Caregiver
Testimonials from our seniors and family caregivers are very special and warm our hearts. The Caregivers at Innovative Nurses & Sitters are trained to deal with the symptoms of dementia and...
View ArticleChoosing Adult Day Care Centers
There was a hint of panic in her voice. “We are leaving tomorrow for Europe and my father-in-law needs transportation assistance to his adult day care center while we are gone. Can you help?” What is...
View ArticleAlzheimers Symptoms Challenge Family Relationships
Karen is an Attorney in Houston, Texas with a full caseload at work. She also has a full workload at home as the single mother of two busy teenagers and taking care of her 84 year old mother, who was...
View ArticleFamily Caregivers Must Manage Stress
You are a caregiver if… you are responsible for assisting a family member or loved who cannot live fully independently due to physical, psychological, or mental disability. Studies have shown that...
View ArticleLiving With Alzheimers A Request For Help
The following is a note received from a woman in Katy, Texas, who is caring for her mother with Alzheimer’s. “I have had my mother living with me since my father passed away in 1983. I remarried in...
View ArticleSenior Services Professional Alliance Presents at West University Gathering
A group of senior services specialists representing SSPA met with West University residents yesterday in an open forum to discuss aging issues. Susan Farnsworth, with Susan’s Concierge for Seniors,...
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