At HomeSpark, we know that bringing a caregiver into your home is a big decision and understanding the difference between home care and home health care is the first step in finding the best option to meet your loved one’s needs. Below are some key differences between home care and home health care.

Fran Russo shares the following tips to help you take action and avoid conflict when deciding on care for aging parents.

Through HomeSpark, we provide trustworthy, non-medical, in-home care services to the Bryan and College Station community. We are committed to giving back to those who have done so much for their families, communities, and country through personalized care plans. If you are passionate about changing how seniors are cared for, we would love to talk to you about joining our team as an in-home caregiver.

As the number of individuals choosing to age in the comfort of their own homes increases, the need for quality, non-medical, in-home care services is growing. HomeSpark are happy to help you assess the individual non-medical needs of a loved one and create a personalized care plan.

Here at HomeSpark, we provide non-medical in-home care services for families in Bryan and College Station. Our in-home services include companionship, personal care, meal preparation, transportation, household duties, respite care, and 24-hour care.

Whether it’s to stay healthy, in social gatherings with friends, or as an expression of our creativity, food is central to our days and happiness. Most people have food-related stories about their social events or holidays. However, as we age, sometimes that joy is diminished by our body’s decreased capacity to intake nutrients, mechanical issues with chewing and digestion, and a declining sense of taste.

As we age, our hearts and blood vessels undergo changes. These changes may increase the risk of heart disease. While some components of heart disease are genetic, the good news is most are related to lifestyle. Simple changes in your lifestyle can help you avoid, delay, prevent and even reverse your risk. Advancements in smartphone technology can also help you manage your lifestyle and health safety.

Holidays are a joyous time for families and celebration. However, the holidays can also be stressful and can pose some challenges for older adults and their families. For seniors with mobility issues or Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, the holidays can bring forth a range of negative emotions such as holiday depression, loneliness, inadequacies and guilt about feeling like a burden. We have gathered some tips to help you make the holidays enjoyable for your older loved ones and the re...

Adult siblings may not always agree on the caregiving needs of their aging parents. One sibling may perceive the parent as being fine at home, while another may feel that extra help is necessary. This situation is particularly common when family members live far apart or spend different amounts of time with their elderly loved ones.

Every caregiver’s situation is unique.  Some people become caregivers gradually over time and others are thrust into the position after a crisis. Some willingly take on the tasks of being a family caregiver while others become the default caregiver. No matter how you became a caregiver, the emotions that come along with the job are completely normal, valid, important, and allowed.