The holiday season is often a time for family, friends, and festivities. However, for many older adults, it can also bring heightened feelings of loneliness, depression, and stress. Whether due to health issues, the loss of loved ones, or simply the challenges of aging, the holidays may amplify feelings of isolation. At Overture Home care, we realize that It's important to recognize the signs of holiday depression and isolation and take proactive steps to support older adults during this time.

Veterans Day is November 11th and we are celebrating and appreciating our Veteran employees, Clients, family members and referral sources who served our country in any military branch. At Overture Home Care, we are dedicated to supporting our veterans and their families. If you or a loved one is a veteran or the spouse of a veteran, we encourage you to reach out to us! We are now an approved provider through the Veterans Administration, offering services through the Homemaker/Home Health Aide Program.

National Drug Take Back Day is a vital initiative aimed at addressing the growing concern of unused and expired medications in our homes. While this event is officially recognized on a specific day—this year on April 26, 2024, from 10 AM to 2 PM—it's important to remember that safe medication disposal can happen any day of the year. Taking the time to dispose of medications properly not only helps prevent accidental ingestion and misuse but also protects our environment

HSC Health has been selected by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to participate in the GUIDE Model, a new Medicare initiative aimed at enhancing care for individuals with dementia and their caregivers. A key partner in this effort is Overture Home Care, which will provide essential respite services to support caregivers.

Launched on July 1, the GUIDE Model focuses on improving care coordination and access to vital services. HSC Health will work alongside Overture Home Care to ensure caregivers receive the necessary support, including temporary breaks from their responsibilities. Janice Knebl, chief medical officer at HSC, emphasized the importance of education and training for caregivers, which will be a core part of the initiative

September was a bustling month for our team, filled with engaging events, meaningful connections, and memorable celebrations. Here’s a recap of what we accomplished together!

August was an action-packed month for our company, filled with events that brought our team closer to the community and celebrated important milestones. From festive gatherings to impactful meetings, each event was a testament to our commitment to serving and enhancing our community. Here’s a look back at the memorable moments from this vibrant month.

September is here, and it’s not just a time for crisp air and changing leaves—it’s also Fruit and Vegetable Month! What better way to celebrate than with a recipe that makes the most of local produce? This honey-roasted vegetable dish is perfect for showcasing the vibrant, seasonal flavors available at your local farmers market. And if you’re cooking for or with older adults, this recipe offers a host of benefits.

As many of our readers are adult children of aging parents, we wanted to share some thoughts about the back-to-school season and how it can be a wonderful opportunity to reminisce with your loved ones. As the summer days begin to shorten and the air starts to carry a hint of autumn, many of us feel a familiar stir: back-to-school season. For aging individuals, this time of year can evoke a unique blend of nostalgia and reflection. Let's take a walk down memory lane, revisiting cherished school day memories, while acknowledging the evolving roles and experiences of our parents.

At Overture Home Care we’re honoring Father’s Day with our partner senior living communities by co-hosting such events as a whiskey tasting, a root beer float celebration, and a poker tournament. But we didn’t stop there. To honor every dad on Sunday, June 16, we’ve also combed local calendars and event listings and put together a lineup of DFW events and activities, tailored to a variety of interests and activity levels — ideal for enjoying that special day with your dad!

In May, Overture Home Care staff and caregivers got to be part of many amazing local and regional events and were thrilled to share educational opportunities with our community. Here’s a sampling of everything we were up to in May…

The holidays are here, and the Overture Home Care elves have been busy! Here are a few of the behind-the-scenes activities, events, seminars, conferences, and training sessions we have been part of since our last update

November is National Family Caregivers Month. According to a National Alliance for Caregiving / AARP study, about 34.2 million Americans provide unpaid care to a senior adult every year. At Overture Home Care, it is our mission to provide support for those family caregivers as they work tirelessly on behalf of their senior loved ones.

We are honored to announce that our friends at AGE-u-cate chose to feature Overture Home Care and the work of our dedicated Dementia Live trainers and caregivers in their August 3, 2023 blog post, Unlocking Empathy and Understanding: Empowering Caregivers to Make a Profound Impact by Cris Castellano:

Overture Home Care was founded and is still directed by a registered nurse. Providing RN Managed Care under the RN Delegated Task Rules set forth by the Texas Board of Nursing has always been an important part of our care mission. We hope that you’ll join us this month in celebrating the contributions of Overture’s professional nurses

This year, we have an even bigger announcement to make — the opening of our second Overture Home Care office in nearby Dallas, Texas!

At Overture Home Care, we believe that your loved ones deserve the very best care so that they can age with dignity and as much independence as possible. We have been honored to provide that care and support to the residents of Tarrant, Johnson, Parker and Hood counties from our original location in Fort Worth, Texas. We will continue to provide that service, while adding support for the residents of Dallas County — including the communities of Highland Park, University Park, Addison, Farmers Branch and Richardson — from the new Dallas office.

This summer has seen record-breaking heat waves across the U.S. and Europe, and it has felt like our own North Texas area has been at the center of it all.

For the last two years, we've used our July posts to focus on ways for seniors to stay mentally sharp and socially active despite pandemic-era social distancing requirements and restrictions.

In July 2021, we presented longtime Overture Home Care caregiver Vivian Y. McNary with our First Annual Vivian Y. McNary Caregiver of the Year Award.

To live independently — that’s a key goal for so many seniors. And losing that independence as we age is a major fear. But according to a 2012 AARP study, 57% of seniors over age 70 need help with daily tasks and no longer find it easy to live alone. For a senior who has confidently handled their own life for half a century, losing full independence can be a hard blow, and having to accept help with daily tasks can be depressing, frustrating and even frightening.

Spearheaded by the Caregiver Action Network (CAN), National Family Caregivers Month honors the more than 90 million Americans who care for loved ones with chronic conditions, disabilities, disease or the frailties of old age. CAN serves a broad spectrum of family caregivers by providing free education, peer support and other resources. Please visit their website at the link below for more information.