11.04.09

Utilizing Volunteer Services Before Assisted Living

Posted in Elderly Care at 11:37 am by admin

 Although nobody is ever excited about putting their loved ones in a Nursing Home or Assisted Living Facility, many people are too quick to do so when they see things going poorly. They assume that just because their loved one’s health and independence are wearing down that they have to completely alter their environment. This is especially true of families who live a little a little ways away from their aging parents.

Here’s a common scenario: a senior begins to have trouble with IADL’s (Instrumental Activities for Daily Living) like cooking and driving. his eyesight is wearing down, and he gets tired too quickly to stand for an hour in the kitchen. The family gets really concerned. They’re not close enough to help him, so they reach for a phone book to find an Assisted Living Home.

If you are one of those family members, you might be overreacting. Does your parent or grandparent’s limitations actually warrant full- time care? Or is there another way to help manage his newfound limitations?

Most communities across the US have built their own network of volunteer services for seniors. These services can be of huge assistance for your loved one. Even though you can’t be there to give him rides or prepare his meals, there might be other people who can. Here are a few examples:

■ Meals-on-Wheels is a national program that offers home delivery of lunches to seniors who are not able to drive themselves. This is an excellent program, and one that is perfect for elders who need assistance but not supervision.

■ Friendly visitor programsSometimes a senior citizen just needs a ride to the supermarket and a friendly conversation to remind him that he isn’t alone. The Friendly Visitor program is designed with that kind of person in mind–a person who does not have family living close by, but who needs the benefits that come from personal contact. These volunteers are good people who want to help however they can.

■ Senior centers Sometimes we are quick to overlook Senior Centers as a healthy, vibrant part of the senior community. Not only are senior centers fun places to network and develop a social life, they are also hubs for all kinds of Elder Care information, including these very valuable Volunteer Services and many, many others. Could your loved one use these services? Would meal deliveries and friendly visitors help to minimize his impairments? Would a senior center help him find new avenues for friendship and functionality? If so, then you should probably take a breath and HOLD OFF on the Assisted Living Option. After all, if there is a way for him to maintain his independence, don’t you owe it to him to help him do that?

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10.19.09

Computers and Seniors: Helping Your Loved Ones Connect

Posted in Elderly Care at 12:11 pm by admin

My grandfather is over 90 now. The man has lived a full life. He
raised four children, served in WWII, and built up a massive, lush
garden at his home in Canada. And today, he has grand-children and
great-grandchildren scattered all across the United States and Canada.
But there’s a problem. He has lost nearly all of his eyesight, and
much of his mobility. His garden is gone, and he often doesn’t know
what to do with himself. Does this sound familiar?

Last time I saw him and grandma, they had moved into an assisted
living community. It was sad to see them out of their house, but I was
glad to see that he had started using computers. Alot. He showed me a
website where he has connected with his old military buddies who had
also served on a nondescript North Pacific island during the war. The
men reminisced, swapping old pictures and stories that only they could
fully appreciate.

His computer use certainly doesn’t stop there. Grandpa constantly uses
email, and is always on the prowl for some useful bit of information
on the web, from new developments in technology to the latest
conspiracy theories abroad.

According to a recent study by the PEW Research center, my grandpa
isn’t alone. Internet use by seniors is dramatically on the rise.
Acquisition of high speed internet connections rose from 26% to 45%
among seniors ages 70-76. That’s a rise of nearly 80%, easily the
highest of any demographic.

This could be a significant trend. Seniors have been stereotyped as
being intimidated and inept at dealing with technology. And many still
are. Some will stick with their stack of magazines and their telephone
and never bother to take the leap. But, as the study shows, more and
more elders are finding reasons to sign on. Social Network sites like
Facebook are starting to hit the mark with seniors, too, and it only
makes sense. If a 30 year old can have a rush of nostalgia when he
receives a friend request from an old high school buddy, imagine the
possibilities for a someone more than twice his age!

The biggest draw into the digital age might be data speed increases.
With broadband, seniors are able to use Skype or iChat to talk face to
face with their grandchildren. That is reason enough for some seniors
to buy a computer in the first place! And beyond webcams, who has time
to get bored with 15 Mbps transfer rates?

Getting your loved one connected may take a bit of arm twisting, but
it can yield big benefits. One study showed depression showed a 20%
drop in senior depression among those who are active on the internet.
Before you dismiss that, just think about how much it can lift your
spirits to connect with your friends and family. For someone who can
hardly see and who can’t get out anymore, the effect is doubled.

If you’re trying to convince your loved one that they ought to get
online, don’t go for the “limitless possibilities” angle. That works
for you and I, but it won’t likely work for them. What does work is
the relationship angle. Our generation puts a higher value on
entertainment than relationship. Not so with our parents and
grandparents. Let them see the possibilities to reconnect with
friends, stay current with family, and make new friends who can relate
to their past experiences and current situations.

Then, make the process as simple as it can possibly get. Get as many
icons off the desktop as you can. Increase font and icon size, and
adjust the brightness and contrast (this is the only way my grandpa
can read anything). Hook up the camera and set up a Skype or iChat
account, and make sure their usernames and passwords are saved and
will be entered automatically. Then, help them find avenues for
networking. Get their Facebook account up and running. Show them how
to add pictures with a click, and how to search for old classmates.

Once the digital world becomes relevant to their stage of life, they
will be off and running. Now just be prepared for your new job as a
technical support specialist.

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09.30.09

What is Respite Care?

Posted in Alzheimer's Disease, Dimentia, Elderly Care, dementia at 2:49 pm by admin

Respite Care is short-term service to provide a
break for full-time caregivers of seniors or other individuals with
disabilities.

Caregiving is an exhausting job. Many family members who care for
their loved one in their own home never get a break. Daily errands
which would be routine for the rest of us–shopping, going to the
bank, taking the kids to soccer practice–can become all but
impossible for a caregiver. That’s where Respite Care come in. To give
the primary care-giver a break. It could be for just a few hours or it
could be all day. Whatever the schedule, respite care is, by
definition, part time. Respite Care-Givers are usually nurses, but
don’t have to be. Some services will send their care-givers to your
home while others offer their own facilities for you to drop your
loved one off at. Adult Day Care facilities often come into play here.


Respite Care Services are often called on for loved ones who suffer
from Alzheimers or Dementia and cannot be left alone. But this is not
always the case. It can also be helpful for those who have trouble
moving around or have scheduled medication that needs to be
administered. These services are generally much more affordable than
other types of elder care. I live in Texas and have seen several Dementia
and Alzheimer’s care facilities pop up in the East Texas area. Depending on
how bad the elderly disease has become you may be able to continue to have
your loved one cared for from yours or their home.

So how do you choose a Respite Care Service? First, evaluate your
locational needs. Would it be easier for you if a caregiver looked
after your loved one at home or somewhere else? In many cases, the at-
home option would be easier for your loved one, who could stay in the
same familiar, safe environment.


But sometimes this is not an option, especially for those busy home-
makers who desperately need a quiet house for a few hours to do that
much-needed housework. And for the busy, on-the-go caregiver who has
to spend most of the day running around in town anyway, it might be
easier to drop your loved one off at a proven, safe environment, and
not have to worry about how the house looks, etc. This is also a good
option for those seniors who crave a change of scenery.

Whatever your specific needs, it might be time to look into Respite
Care. It could just help you, the caregiver, avoid burnout.

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01.19.09

Finding Elderly Care In My Area

Posted in Assisted Living, Assisted Living Facilities, Assisted Living Referral Service, Assisted Living Safety, Caregiver, Elder Care, Elderly Care, Nursing home, Nursing home alternative, Senior Citizen, Taking Care of a Loved One, Texas Elderly Care Services at 12:03 am by admin

Finding elderly care in your area is quite difficult because facilities can be deceiving. When you arrive at an elderly care facility try to look past the fancy looking lobby and dining room chandelier. Watch how the workers are treating the residents, what kind of food is being served, and ask many questions about the care packages that they offer (bring a copy of our chart off our blog titled “Elderly Care Facilities Choice and Comparison”). Write down what they promise and keep any brochures. If you find an elderly care facility that seems to be what you are looking for, you can request a copy of the state inspection from D.A.D.S. (Department of Aging and Disability Services). According to chapter 552 of the Texas Government code you can request certain records as they should be open to the public. Also when looking for an elderly care facility for a loved one keep his or her interests in mind. Does he or she have a friend that lives at a nearby facility? Does he or she like gardens or activities? Does he or she want you to be close by to visit often? Good luck on your search for the right elderly care.

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12.18.08

Houston Elder Care Business Directory

Posted in Advertising, Assisted Living, Assisted Living Facilities, Assisted Living Referral Service, Dialysis Assisted Living, Elder Care, Elderly Care, Home Health Care, Marketing, Nursing home, Texas Elderly Care Services, care at home at 2:32 pm by admin

We have a comprehensive list of all the Houston elder care businesses and elder care services, and elderly care facilities in the Harric County and Fort Bend county areas. You can search by keyword in the elderly care directory below to find the type of elder care facility you are looking for. For instance, Assisted Living Type A facilities are for elderly people that can still take care of most of their daily needs and routines but would like the convenience of laundry service, meals, house cleaning, and activities. The type of facilities get progressively more specific like alzheimers care facilities, nursing homes, kidney dialysis assisted living in Houston and more. Browse or search our directory below.

Houston Elder Care Directory

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12.17.08

Comprehensive List of Tyler Texas Elder Care Businesses

Posted in Assisted Living, Assisted Living Facilities, Atria Copeland, Atria Senior Living, Atria Willow Park, Azalea Trails, Elder Care, Elderly Care at 3:29 pm by admin

This is a comprehensive list of all elder care facilities in the Tyler Texas area. Below you will find home care facilities, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, hospices, and several other elder care businesses. If you have a business or know of a business that is not on this list please let us know so we can update the list with your elder care business, facility, nursing home, or other related elderly business service.

Tyler Texas Elder Care Directory

Search by name of facility or service, browse, or comment to add a new listing.

Provider Name	Type of Service	City, ZIP	County
A Mission Of Home Health Care Inc 2106 West Gentry Pkwy # 105	Home Health Agencies that do not accept Medicare	Tyler, 75702	Smith
Allegiance Home Health Services 112 East Line Street Suite 202	Home Health Agencies that accept Medicare	Tyler, 75702	Smith
Alterra Sterling House Of Tyler 3505 University Blvd	Assisted Living – Type B Facilities	Tyler, 75701	Smith
Ann Road Group Home 3109 County Rd 4167	ICF/MR Facilities	Tyler, 75701	Smith
At Home Healthcare 9846 HWY 31 East	Home Health Agencies that accept Medicare	Tyler, 75705	Smith
At Home Healthcare (1) 9846 HWY 31 East	Home Health Agencies that do not accept Medicare	Tyler, 75705	Smith
At Home Healthcare (2) 9846 HWY 31 E	Home Health Agencies that do not accept Medicare	Tyler, 75705	Smith
At Home Healthcare (3) 419 S Beckham	Home Health Agencies that accept Medicare	Tyler, 75701	Smith
At Home Healthcare (4) 419 S Beckham	Home Health Agencies that accept Medicare	Tyler, 75701	Smith
Atria Copeland 5317 New Copeland Rd	Assisted Living – Type B Facilities	Tyler, 75703	Smith
Atria Willow Park 3500 S Vine Ave	Assisted Living – Type A Facilities	Tyler, 75701	Smith
Azalea Place Operating Company LLC 810 S Porter St	Nursing facilities that accept Medicaid and/or Medicare	Tyler, 75701	Smith
Azalea Trails Assisted Living And Memory Care Community 5550 Old Jacksonville HWY	Assisted Living – Type B Facilities	Tyler, 75703	Smith
Balm In Gilead Home Health Services Inc 4546 South Broadway Suite C	Home Health Agencies that accept Medicare	Tyler, 75703	Smith
Bluebonnet Home Care 7524 S Broadway Suite 113	Home Health Agencies that do not accept Medicare	Tyler, 75703	Smith
Bluebonnet Hospice Of East Texas Inc 7524 S Broadway Suite 113	Home Health Agencies that accept Medicare	Tyler, 75703	Smith
Breckenridge Village Of Tyler – Barnabas House 15062 Cr 1145	Assisted Living – Type A Facilities	Tyler, 75704	Smith
Breckenridge Village Of Tyler – Bluebonnet House 15062 Cr 1145	ICF/MR Facilities	Tyler, 75704	Smith
Breckenridge Village Of Tyler – Eagles Nest 15062 Cr 1145	Assisted Living – Type A Facilities	Tyler, 75704	Smith
Breckenridge Village Of Tyler – Mallard House 15062 Cr 1145	ICF/MR Facilities	Tyler, 75704	Smith
Breckenridge Village Of Tyler Magnolia House 15062 Cr 1145	Assisted Living – Type A Facilities	Tyler, 75704	Smith
Breckenridge Village Of Tyler Rose House 15062 Cr 1145	Assisted Living – Type A Facilities	Tyler, 75704	Smith
Briarcliff Health Center 3403 S Vine Ave	Nursing facilities that accept Medicaid and/or Medicare	Tyler, 75701	Smith
Briarcliff Personal Care Center 3403 S Vine St	Assisted Living – Type B Facilities	Tyler, 75701	Smith
Careteam Home Health Services 506 Rice Road Suite 240	Home Health Agencies that accept Medicare	Tyler, 75702	Smith
Caring Companions At Home Of Tyler 7524 South Broadway Avenue Suite 10	Home Health Agencies that do not accept Medicare	Tyler, 75703	Smith
Choctaw Group Home 13470 Choctaw	ICF/MR Facilities	Tyler, 75709	Smith
Colonial Tyler Care Center LP 930 S Baxter	Nursing facilities that accept Medicaid and/or Medicare	Tyler, 75701	Smith
Compassionate Home Health Care Inc 1717 East Gentry Parkway	Home Health Agencies that accept Medicare	Tyler, 75702	Smith
Copeland House 3600 New Copeland Rd	ICF/MR Facilities	Tyler, 75701	Smith
Cypress Home Care 1700 S SE Loop 323 Suite 112	Home Health Agencies that accept Medicare	Tyler, 75701	Smith
Divine Health Care Services 2737 South Broadway Suite 203	Home Health Agencies that accept Medicare	Tyler, 75701	Smith
East Texas Medical Center Home Health North 1409 S Beckham Suite 100	Home Health Agencies that accept Medicare	Tyler, 75701	Smith
Elect Home Health Care Inc 311 North Glenwood	Home Health Agencies that accept Medicare	Tyler, 75702	Smith
Encompass Home Health Of East Texas 1001 Ese Loop 323 Suite 420	Home Health Agencies that accept Medicare	Tyler, 75701	Smith
Encompass Home Health Of East Texas 1001 Ese Loop 323 Suite 420	Home Health Agencies that accept Medicare	Tyler, 75701	Smith
Epic Medstaff Home Healthcare Dallas Inc 821 East South East Looop 323 Suite	Home Health Agencies that do not accept Medicare	Tyler, 75703	Smith
Exceptional Home Care 1420 WSW Loop 323 Suite 2a	Home Health Agencies that accept Medicare	Tyler, 75701	Smith
Gail House 3323 Gail Ln	ICF/MR Facilities	Tyler, 75701	Smith
Garden Estates Of Tyler Assisted Living Community 2055 Grande Blvd	Assisted Living – Type A Facilities	Tyler, 75703	Smith
Genesis Homecare 116 E Heritage Drive	Home Health Agencies that accept Medicare	Tyler, 75703	Smith
Girling Health Care Inc 3907 Old Bullard Road	Home Health Agencies that do not accept Medicare	Tyler, 75701	Smith
Greenbrier Nursing And Rehabilitation Center Of Tyler 3526 W Erwin St	Nursing facilities that accept Medicaid and/or Medicare	Tyler, 75702	Smith
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Tyler Ltd 1402 Rice Rd Suite 100	Home Health Agencies that accept Medicare	Tyler, 75703	Smith
Heritage Home Health 120 E Southtown Drive Suite 100	Home Health Agencies that accept Medicare	Tyler, 75703	Smith
Home Aid Caregivers Ltd 1530 Ssw Loop 323 Suite 127	Home Health Agencies that do not accept Medicare	Tyler, 75701	Smith
Home Health Specialists Inc 3800 Southpark Drive Suite A	Home Health Agencies that accept Medicare	Tyler, 75703	Smith
Hospice Of East Texas 4111 University Blvd	Home Health Agencies that accept Medicare	Tyler, 75701	Smith
Jordan Health Services 1700 Sse Loop 323 Suite 400	Home Health Agencies that accept Medicare	Tyler, 75701	Smith
Kiwanis Childrens Place 1710 W Front St	ICF/MR Facilities	Tyler, 75702	Smith
Legacy Hospice 120 E Southtown Dr Suite 200	Home Health Agencies that accept Medicare	Tyler, 75703	Smith
Legacy Hospice 1515 Rice Road	Home Health Agencies that accept Medicare	Tyler, 75703	Smith
Linak Health Services 1324 South Beckham Suite 143	Home Health Agencies that accept Medicare	Tyler, 75701	Smith
Martha House 2616 Pounds St	ICF/MR Facilities	Tyler, 75701	Smith
Maxim Healthcare Services Inc 821 Ese Loop 323 Suite 160	Home Health Agencies that do not accept Medicare	Tyler, 75701	Smith
Med Team Div 131 S Beckham	Home Health Agencies that accept Medicare	Tyler, 75702	Smith
Mel-Rose Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 1501 W 29th St	Nursing facilities that accept Medicaid and/or Medicare	Tyler, 75702	Smith
Morden Home Health Care Inc 914 S Chilton Avenue	Home Health Agencies that do not accept Medicare	Tyler, 75701	Smith
Mshc Reunion Inn Of Tyler LLC 1515 Rice Rd	Assisted Living – Type B Facilities	Tyler, 75703	Smith
Mshc The Waterton Plaza Senior Care LLC 2785 Shiloh Road	Nursing facilities that accept Medicaid and/or Medicare	Tyler, 75703	Smith
Neurorestorative Specialty Services At Uthct 11937 U.S. Highway 271,8th Fl	Assisted Living – Type B Facilities	Tyler, 75708	Smith
New Concept Health Services Inc 620 Shelley Drive	Home Health Agencies that accept Medicare	Tyler, 75701	Smith
Nightingale Home Health Agency 5823 Persimmon Drive	Home Health Agencies that do not accept Medicare	Tyler, 75707	Smith
Odyssey Healthcare Of East Texas 112 E Line Street Suite 100	Home Health Agencies that accept Medicare	Tyler, 75702	Smith
Omega Home Health 10240 Highway 69 North	Home Health Agencies that accept Medicare	Tyler, 75706	Smith
Paradigm Rehab & Nursing 1909 Rickety Lane	Home Health Agencies that accept Medicare	Tyler, 75703	Smith
Park Place Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 2450 E Fifth St	Nursing facilities that accept Medicaid and/or Medicare	Tyler, 75701	Smith
Pettit House 1519 Pettit St	ICF/MR Facilities	Tyler, 75701	Smith
Phillips Group Home 210 West Phillips	ICF/MR Facilities	Tyler, 75701	Smith
Pinecrest Nursing And Rehabilitation Center 3505 Old Jacksonville Rd	Nursing facilities that accept Medicaid and/or Medicare	Tyler, 75701	Smith
Pinehurst Alzheimers Special Care Center 5403 Plantation Dr	Assisted Living – Type B Facilities	Tyler, 75703	Smith
Premier Health Care Services I 401 E Front Street Bldg 2 Suite 138	Home Health Agencies that do not accept Medicare	Tyler, 75702	Smith
Prestige Estates LLC 6928 Paluxy Dr	Assisted Living – Type B Facilities	Tyler, 75703	Smith
Preston House 2525 Preston	ICF/MR Facilities	Tyler, 75701	Smith
Providence Park Rehabilitation And Skilled Nursing 5505 New Copeland Rd	Nursing facilities that accept Medicaid and/or Medicare	Tyler, 75703	Smith
Quality Care Service Inc 302 W Houston	Home Health Agencies that do not accept Medicare	Tyler, 75702	Smith
Reunion Plaza Senior Care Center 1401 Rice Rd	Nursing facilities that accept Medicaid and/or Medicare	Tyler, 75703	Smith
Rose City Home Health Services Inc 1225 Spring Branch Drive	Home Health Agencies that do not accept Medicare	Tyler, 75703	Smith
Sante Rehabilitation Group 4801 S H 110 South Suite 800	Home Health Agencies that do not accept Medicare	Tyler, 75703	Smith
Shaffer House 2812 Shaffer Ln	ICF/MR Facilities	Tyler, 75702	Smith
Texas Home Health Hospice 820 S Baxter	Home Health Agencies that accept Medicare	Tyler, 75701	Smith
Texas Home Health Skilled Services 820 S Baxter	Home Health Agencies that accept Medicare	Tyler, 75701	Smith
The Clairmont Tyler LP 900 S Baxter Ave	Nursing facilities that accept Medicaid and/or Medicare	Tyler, 75701	Smith
The Hamptons At Pine Forest, LP 4250 Old Omen Rd	Assisted Living – Type B Facilities	Tyler, 75707	Smith
Trinity Home Health Care 3200 Troup Highway # 228	Home Health Agencies that do not accept Medicare	Tyler, 75701	Smith
Trinity Mother Frances Home Health Services 3131 Troup Highway	Home Health Agencies that accept Medicare	Tyler, 75701	Smith
Tyler Home Care 1040 South Fleishel Avenue Suite A	Home Health Agencies that accept Medicare	Tyler, 75701	Smith
Unicare Home Health Services 3300 S Broadway Ave Ste 208	Home Health Agencies that accept Medicare	Tyler, 75701	Smith
Villa Of Tyler Building 1 3323 Garden Valley Rd	Assisted Living – Type A Facilities	Tyler, 75702	Smith
Villa Of Tyler Building 2 3323 Garden Valley Rd	Assisted Living – Type A Facilities	Tyler, 75702	Smith
Villa Of Tyler Building 3 3323 Garden Valley Rd	Assisted Living – Type A Facilities	Tyler, 75702	Smith
Villa Of Tyler Building 4 3323 Garden Valley Rd	Assisted Living – Type A Facilities	Tyler, 75702	Smith

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Checking on elder care facilities in Tyler Texas

Posted in Elderly Care, tweets at 1:25 pm by admin

Checking on elder care facility violations in the Tyler Texas area. Below you will find violations in the most common types of Assisted living facilities in Tyler Texas. These violations occurred in Type A elder care locations in Tyler. The Atria Assisted Living facility and the Villa Assisted Living received the most substantiated violations of all type A facilities in Tyler over the last 2 years. “Sub” stands for substantiated by the Department of Aging and Disability Services. “Inv” stands for Investigated. The numbers represent the number of times a violation was reported and substantiated or investigated.

Assisted Living – Type A Facilities
Atria Willow Park 3500 S Vine Ave Tyler 75701       2006 2007 2008    Inv   Sub   Inv   Sub   Inv   Sub  Facility 1 0 4 2 1 0 Texas Average 1 0 1 0 1 0
Breckenridge Village Of Tyler – Barnabas House 15062 Cr 1145 Tyler 75704       2006 2007 2008    Inv   Sub   Inv   Sub   Inv   Sub  Facility 0 0 0 0 0 0 Texas Average 1 0 1 0 1 0
Breckenridge Village Of Tyler – Eagles Nest 15062 Cr 1145 Tyler 75704       2006 2007 2008    Inv   Sub   Inv   Sub   Inv   Sub  Facility 0 0 0 0 0 0 Texas Average 1 0 1 0 1 0
Breckenridge Village Of Tyler Magnolia House 15062 Cr 1145 Tyler 75704       2006 2007 2008    Inv   Sub   Inv   Sub   Inv   Sub  Facility 0 0 0 0 0 0 Texas Average 1 0 1 0 1 0
Breckenridge Village Of Tyler Rose House 15062 Cr 1145 Tyler 75704       2006 2007 2008    Inv   Sub   Inv   Sub   Inv   Sub  Facility 0 0 0 0 0 0 Texas Average 1 0 1 0 1 0
Garden Estates Of Tyler Assisted Living Community 2055 Grande Blvd Tyler 75703       2006 2007 2008    Inv   Sub   Inv   Sub   Inv   Sub  Facility 0 0 2 1 1 0 Texas Average 1 0 1 0 1 0
Villa Of Tyler Building 1 3323 Garden Valley Rd Tyler 75702       2006 2007 2008    Inv   Sub   Inv   Sub   Inv   Sub  Facility 1 1 0 0 3 1 Texas Average 1 0 1 0 1 0
Villa Of Tyler Building 2 3323 Garden Valley Rd Tyler 75702       2006 2007 2008    Inv   Sub   Inv   Sub   Inv   Sub  Facility 2 2 8 2 3 0 Texas Average 1 0 1 0 1 0
Villa Of Tyler Building 3 3323 Garden Valley Rd Tyler 75702       2006 2007 2008    Inv   Sub   Inv   Sub   Inv   Sub  Facility 4 4 0 0 2 1 Texas Average 1 0 1 0 1 0
Villa Of Tyler Building 4 3323 Garden Valley Rd Tyler 75702       2006 2007 2008    Inv   Sub   Inv   Sub   Inv   Sub  Facility 3 1 0 0 2 1 Texas Average 1 0 1 0 1 0

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08.29.08

Facing Death

Posted in Caregiver, Elder Care, Elderly Care, Home Health Care, Nursing home, Taking Care of a Loved One at 11:00 am by admin

Facing Death is a fearful thing and it is important that the family and friends are around. If you have a loved one that is facing death be there for that person. Don’t withdraw yourself. Talk to him or her no matter how fearful or awkward it is. Even if it appears that he doesn’t understand you. Keep him comfortable. He may need help turning in bed and getting comfortable. Help him. Don’t leave him alone unless he is getting overwhelmed with visitors. Give him a chance to say what he wants to say. Tell him what you need to tell him, whether it’s getting something off your chest or sharing God’s love and salvation with him. No matter how long he has been in your life if you have not shared Christ with him now is the time. Do it before it is too late.

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07.28.08

Hidden Camera

Posted in Assisted Living, Assisted Living Facilities, Assisted Living Safety, Caregiver, Elder Care, Elderly Care, Nursing home, Nursing home alternative, Senior Citizen, Taking Care of a Loved One, Texas Elderly Care Services at 1:01 pm by admin

So you put your parent in an assisted living facility. You purchase a care package that provides the amount of care that your parent needs. You see your parent quickly declining and you wonder if the facility is providing the care they say they are. You can be sure of it with a hidden camera. You can purchase a nanny camera then set it up at the far wall of your parents room facing the door. You can watch the tapes and see how often a care taker enters the room and how long they stay.

If you can’t afford a nanny camera, you can show up unannounced to visit your parent and look around the room for dirty clothes, see if the bed is fixed, check the soap in the shower and depends to make sure they are being used up. Keep the assisted living facility in check. You purchased a care package and they must provide it, no excuses.

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06.23.08

Vacationing with Elderly Parents

Posted in Assisted Living, Assisted Living Facilities, Assisted Living Safety, Caregiver, Elder Care, Elderly Care, Nursing home alternative, Senior Citizen, Senior Citizen Fathers, Taking Care of a Loved One, Texas Elderly Care Services at 11:20 am by admin

Work is getting overwhelming and you are looking forward to a vacation. You start surfing the web for great vacation spots. But wait don’t forget about mom! Your parents could very well need a vacation too. Your parent’s needs might have changed over this past year making it seem impossible for them to go on a vacation. Plus it may not be a very relaxing time for you if it’s a full time job to care for your parents. But think about this, many people hire a nanny when they go on a vacation to help with their kids. Hiring someone to care for your parent on a vacation is not much different and may be a good option. Also there are assited living facilities that can accommodate your parent for short periods of time such as a vacation. Say for instance you are going to San Antonio. You could book a room at an assisted living facility for the week for your parents nearby where you are staying (there are many assisted living facilities in San Antonio) and pick them up when you are going site seeing, out to eat, or boating on the river. They would certainly enjoy that.

Make Sure Your Parents Needs are Met

If you are hiring a care taker for the trip remember to stay at places that are handicap accessible to make it easier for your parent. If you are booking a room at an assisted living facility be sure that they know your parent’s needs.

Have a good and safe vacation!

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