Alzheimer’s affects many people we care about, and we know that family members can feel desperate to do anything to stop this terrible disease. Some companies take advantage of this desperation.

Overture caregiver turnover is a fraction of that of the overall industry. We believe a happy caregiver means a happy client. Read on to learn how we’re different, and what that means for our clients and their families.

The week of June 10-June 16 is designated as International Men’s Health Week. This week brings awareness to men’s health issues as well as ways to encourage healthy life choices. For instance, we take this week to highlight the importance for men to go to the doctor, get regular checkups, and getting screen tested.

With June arriving, we start the summer honoring Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month.  Throughout this month people show their support and advocacy by wearing purple, the official color of the Alzheimer’s movement. Thousands of families and friends come together to show their support for everyone affected by Alzheimer’s.  Alzheimer’s is the only leading cause of death that cannot be prevented, cured, or even slowed, so we take this month to highlight the impact Alzheimer’s has on millions of people. 

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.