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Discover better options than nursing homes for seniors. Explore assisted living, senior communities, and in-home care for personalized and independent aging. Find the right fit for your loved one's needs and lifestyle.
Read More Alternatives to Nursing Homes
Here are some tips to keep your loved ones safe at home during fall. Clear walkways, good lighting, and removing rugs can help prevent falls. Use technology like medical alert devices and alarms, and consider hiring professional caregivers for companionship, personal care, and household help.
Read More Fall Comforts: Creating a Cozy and Safe Home Environment
Change is an inevitable part of life. Just as we all move from childhood into teenage years, teenage years into young adulthood, and young adulthood into midlife, we also will experience the transition to senior adulthood. This transition looks different for everyone, but for many aging adults it can be challenging to come to terms with the fact that they can’t do everything that they once could.
Read More Starting the Conversation About In-Home Care: Tips & Strategies for Families
High blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis - these are only a handful of the health conditions that senior adults are at a heightened risk for that are exacerbated by an unhealthy amount of sodium in the diet. 
Read More Boosting Senior Wellness: The Power of a Low-Sodium Diet
Many people tend to think of physical health when they think of aging - but mental health and physical health are interconnected and both contribute to an individual’s overall well-being. At least 15% of adults over the age of 60 are living with a mental health condition.
Read More Mindful Aging: Activities to Boost Seniors’ Mental Health
For many adults, watching your parents age is a beautiful and difficult time, especially when your loved one starts to need more help doing the things they once enjoyed doing on their own.
Read More When is it Time for an In-Home Senior Caretaker?
Summer is in full swing and temperatures are climbing across the state of Texas. Not only is this unpleasant and uncomfortable, it is dangerous - especially for the population of elderly that call this state home. Older adults have a decreased ability to adapt to changes in body temperature, making them more susceptible to heat stroke. 
Read More Stay Cool & Cared For: How In-Home Senior Care Services Beat the Texas Summer Heat
Maintaining personal autonomy and freedom, staying connected to community, prioritizing health with a personalized care plan - these are only a handful of the reasons why 90% of senior adults are choosing to age within the comfort of their own homes.
Read More 4 Essential Steps to Safely Age in Place
Independence Day is the perfect time to come together and celebrate the freedom we cherish as a nation. This year, why not make it even more special by including your older family members in the festivities? Here are three ideas for creating cherished memories with your loved ones on the 4th of July.
Read More Celebrate Independence Day with Your Loved Ones: 3 Ideas for a Memorable 4th of July
No one wants to think about the day that their parents will reach an age in which they can no longer care for themselves. It’s a difficult transition that many adult children face, but one that can be made more smoothly when you take time to consider your options before the time comes to decide.
Read More What To Do When Elderly Parents Can No Longer Care for Themselves
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