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In-Home Care for Older Adults
Growing older brings with it a wealth of benefits: wisdom, a lifetime of precious memories, retirement years that can allow for the pursuit of new interests, and so much more. Yet it can also lead to health, mobility, and cognitive functioning challenges, making it...
Same Song, Second Verse
A tale of the best of the best customer service.
Remember Good News?
Good news is making a comeback. Let me count the ways: The county judge has moved us to Yellow Threat Level and Green is just around the corner (despite end-of-the-world theorists). My mask-ne (mask+acne) has almost cleared up. I am completely getting over the social...
Mask-Up? Of Course, Mask-Up!
Sharing facts that our friends, clients and their families should know and put to use TOGETHER, WE CAN PARTNER TO BE THE BEST OF THE BEST! Shortly after the governor's announcement regarding the state backing off the mask requirement, I sent out this message to...
We Are Having A Landmark Week
Compassionate Caregivers Serving Greater Houston CommunitiesLANDMARK WEEK!!! What is better than winning Home Care Pulse's "Best of Home Care – Leader in Excellence" award? We know – winning it three times in a row! A national webinar just announced the 2021 winners...
What You Say Matters – A Lot!
I guess you can call me a word nerd, but I recoil when folks drone on (and on) about COVID-19 and their take on “the facts”. Any time, but especially in an emergency, it is necessary to choose your words carefully. Please, please, please don’t speak if you don’t...
Yikes! Is A Virus Threat Exposing Us All To A Regrettable Side Of Human Nature?
It is not in the good times that character reveals itself. It is in the tough times. I firmly believe that fact -- and the fact that so many of the recent revelations haven’t been all that pretty. Hasn’t each of us been witness to this over the past several weeks?...
Are You Getting A Good Deal On In-Home Care?
I am frugal and I am proud of it. One way that has manifested itself in my life is by the fact that I have taken shopping to a new level. I watch the grocery store for butcher’s bargains (I love those – best deals are at 6:30 a.m.-ish on a Saturday at my...
Helping Loved Ones With Alzheimer’s & Dementia Enjoy the Holidays
The holidays can be a wonderful and joyous time of the year for many people. Amid decorating, shopping, and visiting friends and family, it can be easy to forget that individuals suffering from Alzheimer’s and dementia may have a difficult time coping with the season....
Hot Weather Senior Safety – Know the Drill
It is a known fact that as summer approaches in Houston, the temperatures climb to steamy highs. That’s why it’s especially important during these hot months to check in on senior neighbors and loved ones. Now is the time for Encore Caregivers to share the CDC’s...
New Developments in the Fight Against Alzheimer’s Disease
Some interesting developments in Alzheimer’s research have come from the Gladsone Institutes recently. In experiments conducted using mice, Jorge Palop, PhD, and his team have found a way to reengineer certain neurons connected to epileptic activity, which is commonly...
Best News I’ve Heard in a Long Time!
Dark Chocolate is Healthy!!!!! Harvard University’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health posted a notable paper which gives the go-ahead to dark chocolate eating. (My best day ever!) Why? Extensive research by credible sources with interesting, positive results. They...
Finding and Keeping Quality Caregivers – The Encore Caregivers Way
We have a culture of attraction and accomplishment at Encore Caregivers – and that is why we hire and keep outstanding caregivers. Following are some of the reasons why our caregivers are so loyal – they are sure that we care for them: Large, established in-home care...
Encore Caregivers wants you to know:
You may have seen the recent news video of the private caregiver being physically and verbally abusive to her elderly client. It was shocking and reprehensible. Fact: A caregiver hired from an unlicensed agency or hired privately represents an unknown that can pose...
Oh, yes, we are thankful —
It is time to be thankful — and as Encore Caregivers is preparing to celebrate our millionth hour of service to seniors, we want the world to know that we have a true attitude of gratitude. We are thankful … for our client, for the abilities of our caregivers to meet...
Are You Thinking Flu? You Should Be!
Influenza continues to spread illness across the country and flu-related hospitalization and death indicators have increased sharply in recent weeks with the heaviest toll on people 65 and older. The Center for Disease Control is urging seniors to seek treatment for...
Is It Alzheimer’s?
Are you worried that it’s Alzheimer’s? Only a qualified doctor can conclude (and not with 100% certainty) that a living person has Alzheimer’s Disease, but the following are 8 tell-tale signs. If you see these symptoms in your loved one, consult your family doctor....
Encore Caregivers Stands Head and Shoulders Above the Rest – Case #11
When a client is cared for by Encore Caregivers, they can expect high quality companionship, homemaking and personal care. They get that and more as we strive to meet and exceed client expectations. What is sometimes an unexpected bonus, and a completely complimentary...
Long Term Care Insurance Experts At Your Service!
Lucky for Encore Caregivers clients, they have experts on their side. Not only does the company communicate with the client and the insurance company, but the staff can guide clients every step of the way. We know that our client’s inattention to details can result in...
America is aging! We can help!
The number of Americans aged 65 and older is projected to more than double from 46 million today to over 98 million by 2060. We also know that 40% of adults aged 65+ need daily assistance. Who is there to help as America ages? Encore Caregivers.