Are you suddenly faced with the total care of a loved one? Their sudden illness or hospitalization can change your life overnight into being a full-time, primary caregiver. The need for increased support for our elderly family and friends can happen gradually or suddenly, and we often do not plan in advance. We have not had time to think through the options and do not want a nursing home to be the next step. My mother has always enjoyed good…
Celebrating Health In Wimberley Wimberley residents have a lot to celebrate when it comes to medical care and health resources. Rarely does such a small rural village have so many local services available to help elders stay in their homes with great care delivered to their doorsteps or very nearby. Home bound elders who have had a recent health crisis (fall, surgery, hospitalization) are familiar with the locally founded and managed Wimberley Home Health, serving this area since 1997. Skill…
In-Home Care and Companionship Are you suddenly faced with the total care for a loved one – a spouse or parent? A serious or sudden illness or hospitalization can change your life overnight into a full-time primary family caregiver. It can be a job that you may not feel qualified to perform but you know that a nursing home is not the answer. It is normal to feel overwhelmed by the 24/7 care needs of a family member. You…
What is a stroke? There are two major types of strokes: Ischemic – caused by a blood clot or the narrowing of a blood vessel leading to the brain that restricts blood flow and keeps oxygen and nutrients from reaching brain cells Hemorrahagic – caused by a broken blood vessel which results in bleeding in the brain Symptoms to watch for include: Sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm or leg; sudden confusion or trouble speaking or understanding;…