New VA Benefits for Veteran Care, Activities of Daily Living
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.
Visiting Your Elderly Parents? Watch for These Warning Signs.
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.
Physical Therapy in the Fight Against Opioid Addiction
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.
Tech in Aging - Should Grandma Get an Apple Watch?
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.
Summer Health Tips for Seniors
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.
Overture Home Care - Our New Brand
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.
Overture Home Care Now a Dementia Live® Authorized Organization
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.