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Wimberley Health Care Resources

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…

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Care and Companionship

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…

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What is a stroke

  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;…

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Caregiving

If you are a caregiver then you know that feeling of being on edge and waiting for that next incident when your loved one falls or worse has a stroke or heart attack. Caregiving brings about a swirl of feelings:  fear, anxiety, frustration, guilt, impatience, stress and in some cases grief for the loss of the person you knew and love. There is no formula for navigating the maze of duties delegated to the caregiver, but there are alternatives available.…

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