We recently had the opportunity to attend a Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County presentation from their dieticians about health and nutrition for our seniors. As our family members age, appetites decline, and factors like illness, medication, or arthritis can affect ability, energy, and desire to prepare and eat nutritious meals. Plus, if your family member has dementia, using the stove is particularly dangerous, so these tips require no heating or use a microwave.

National Stroke Awareness Month is observed every May aims to increase the public awareness about the warning signs of stroke, symptoms of a stroke, stroke prevention, and the impact of stroke on survivors, families and caregivers.

Arthritis is painful inflammation and stiffness of the joints. Unfortunately, arthritis affects roughly around 50% of people who are 65 years or older. It can affect any joint in the body, and, in extreme cases, can lead to unbearable pain.

We understand the prevalence and degrees of severity of arthritis, as well as the tremendous pain it can cause, particularly as your loved ones simply try to go about their daily lives.

As we look for new, great ways to serve our clients and their families, Overture continues to add wonderful colleagues to our team to fill new roles and streamline processes. We may be biased, but we have the best team in the business! Please meet our new colleagues.

Overture Home Care is a believer in Occupational therapy (OT) as an effective tool for our clients. Perhaps you’ve heard of physical therapy for an older individual, but OT has incredible benefits for seniors.

April is Parkinson’s awareness month, and we are participating in the Parkinson’s Foundation campaign #KeyToPD by sharing our experience and advice for those living with or caring for someone with Parkinson’s.

When you have the opportunity to do fulfilling, meaningful work, it’s always going to make for a great year, and still, 2018 was one of our best yet. We were able to care for more individuals than ever before, which means that we were able to employ and train more care aides, as well as invest in our communities. Want to see more about our 2018 impact? Check out our report.

As Overture continues to grow, we’ve identified a few new key roles that will help us care for our clients: a Nurse Liaison, a Community Liaison, and an Administrative Assistant. Meet our team members!

March is National Nutrition Month. While nutrition is important for everyone, it's particularly critical for our seniors - appetites decline, health issues can dictate dietary restrictions, and medications can cause challenges. Overture ensures that our clients eat healthy meals according to their dietary needs and plans. We do the shopping, prepare the meals, and we make sure that Mom or Dad is eating enough. Are you worried about a loved one? Give us a call 24x7 for a free consultation: 817-887-9401.

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.

Alzheimer’s is overwhelming for all involved – not only for the patient, but for their family, too. While the individual may retreat, keeping them engaged and active in appropriate ways is actually quite helpful and positive. Everyone wants to feel needed and useful, and that includes individuals with Alzheimer’s. But how do you begin?

We are thrilled to introduce you to our two newest members of the Overture family: Tiasha Kindle and Jamie Schultz. These two women bring experience, empathy, and joy to their work, and we look forward to you interacting with them.

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.