During Social Workers Month this March, please join us in honoring our own Paige Wolk, LBSW, CDP.

Overture Home Care congratulates our leadership team — CEO Denise Helms, Senior Vice President Paige Wolk and Executive Director Zach Tarrant — for completing the 2019-2020 University of North Texas Health Science Center (UNTHSC) Geriatric Practice Leadership Institute (GLPI) program.

Denise Helms, R.N., CEO of Overture Home Care, a Fort Worth, Texas-based home care service company, has announced that Overture earned a perfect score in the recent state survey of elder care providers conducted by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.

She’s always been a hero to us, but we’re over the moon that the Fort Worth Business Press recognized our Paige Wolk as one of our community’s Healthcare Heroes. Congratulations, Paige, on this well-deserved honor. Your tireless dedication to seniors in our community- particularly to those suffering with dementia - is so worthy of this honor. Thank you for all you do!

Is your loved one with Alzheimer’s saying or doing the same thing over, and over… and over? The Alzheimer’s Association’s website has some helpful information as to why this is happening, and how you can respond to help make things easier.

Did you know that home care can help reduce the instance of hospital readmissions? With services like medication reconciliation and reminders, transportation to and from follow up appointments, nutritious meals, and more, having a caring, trained aide at home can help keep your loved one safely in their home. Are you concerned about a family member going home after a hospital stay? Contact us 24x7 for a free assessment: 817-887-9401.

We're tickled pink to see our sweet "shop dogs" in the February issue of 360 West (page 33!). Thank you, Meda Kessler & Ralph Lauer for the beautiful story and picture. Berkley and Whitman will be available for autographs and interviews upon request.

On January 9, 2019, Paige Wolk – Senior Vice President of Overture Home Care – was named President of the 2019-2020 Board of Directors of the Tarrant Area Gerontological Society. Congratulations, Paige, on this honor. We’re proud of your achievement and of your commitment to staying at the forefront of senior care, education, and advocacy.

Veterans’ benefits have changed. If you (or a loved one) is a veteran, the VA allows for tax free benefits related to "activities of daily living". Jameson Associates can help you with benefits administration. Overture Home Care will be honored to care for you or your loved one.

The holidays are upon us, and if you don’t live near your elderly parents, this may be the first time in awhile that you’ve been together. You might notice that mom or dad isn’t quite what you remember. Here are some signs to watch for. If you notice any of these, it may be time for a visit to the doctor, as well as bringing in help for your loved one. Call us if you feel like you and your family could benefit from a free assessment; our phones are answered 24x7: 817-887-9401.

As we age, our mobility diminishes, and the aches, pains, and injuries increase. So, when our blood pressure medication contributes to a fall, and we’re hurt, what do the doctors do? Prescribe yet another medicine. Now there’s another, more powerful, pill to manage, and an addictive one at that, and one that can cause even more catastrophic falls. Is there a solution to this pain > injury > medication loop? Actually, there is.

At Overture Home Care, we are always looking for ways to make our clients lives better, and to help their families stay connected with their care. We recently read this Wall Street Journal article about the new Apple Watch Series 4, and one thing in particular caught our attention: the watch’s new feature that detects a fall, and if the wearer does not respond, emergency contacts are notified. Be sure to check out the article and consider if it’s time for your loved one to get a new device. Given its ability to truly detect a fall and contact for help if the wearer is unresponsive, this could change a situation’s outcome from grave to serious.

For many, the summer evokes memories of vacations, backyard barbecues, pools and beaches, popsicles and watermelon, and more. But, it’s important to understand the unique risks seniors and their caregivers can face. So, enjoy the summer months, but follow these tips to stay safe.

At Overture Home Care, we are passionate about helping our clients stay in their homes, fostering independence, maintaining vitality, preventing decline, and providing comfort and companionship. As our company has grown, we recognized the need to evolve our brand to better tell our story about how we serve our clients and their families.

Denise Helms, R.N., B.S.N, CEO of Overture Home Care, a Fort Worth, Texas-based home care service company, has announced that Overture has satisfied the requirements to become a Dementia Live® authorized organization. Dementia Live is an AGE-u-cate® Training Institute program.