Why Adjusting Caregiving Pace Matters in Dementia and Heart Conditions

March 4, 2026February 17, 2026 by Becca Phillips

A caregiver and senior client take a break to meditate as they both understand the importance of adjusting the caregiving pace.

There often comes a moment when you realize that adjusting the caregiving pace is essential. Tasks take longer. Transitions feel harder. What once worked smoothly now requires more planning and patience. When dementia and heart disease exist together, slowing down isn’t a setback; it’s often a necessary adjustment. Still, that shift can be uncomfortable. You … Read more

Medicare vs. Medicaid in Texas: Understanding Your Home Care Coverage Options

March 4, 2026December 26, 2025 by Alicia M

A couple holds hands comforted by their understanding of Texas Medicaid and Medicare home coverage options.

Medicare and Medicaid are often confused—but when it comes to home care in Texas, the differences matter. CareFor breaks down what each program covers, where limitations exist, and how families can plan with confidence.

Noticing Care Needs During the Holidays? Take These 5 Steps.

March 4, 2026December 13, 2023 by M Lawhon

Mother talking in the dinner table on christmas at home

Returning home for the holidays can be a joyous occasion, but it can also bring to light changes in the health and well-being of our aging loved ones. If you’ve recently visited your parents and are noticing care needs during the holidays, such as Mom is becoming increasingly forgetful or Dad is not moving as well as he did last year, you’re not alone. Many adult children experience a holiday reality check – a time when family visits reveal a need for care that may have been overlooked throughout the year.

The 5 ALS Care Tips You Need to Know

March 4, 2026August 23, 2023 by M Lawhon

Smiling woman using ALS care tips to help a senior man with a walker, who is also smiling.

As a degenerating neurological disease, ALS (also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease) can cause a wide range of physical obstacles that can trigger clinical depression. For individuals caring for a loved one with ALS, it’s difficult not to become stressed and uncertain about how to help the person live life to the fullest and stay positive. It requires understanding the nuances of the disease and implementing ALS care tips from those who have walked a mile in your shoes.

How to Ensure a Smooth Transition Home From the Hospital

March 4, 2026July 12, 2023 by M Lawhon

Senior woman in wheelchair and arm sling

How wonderful it is when the medical personnel tells you that your elderly loved one is ready to be released from the hospital after surgery. Yet as they hand you that collection of discharge documents and guidelines, a certain amount of nervousness may start to settle in. Will your family member be able to take care of herself after the transition home from the hospital?

What to Do When Siblings Won’t Help With Caring for Parents

March 4, 2026May 23, 2023 by M Lawhon

Stressed senior woman talking with female

If your siblings won’t help with caring for parents and you’re finding yourself trying to manage everything alone, you’re in good company. In fact, 50% of all family caregivers are caring for an aging loved one alone, according to a recently available report from AARP.

5 Steps to Better Management of Kidney Disease

March 4, 2026March 22, 2023 by M Lawhon

Hiccupping. Itching. Changes in appetite and sleep. These are just some of the seemingly innocuous red flags that might perhaps suggest kidney disease. And with as many as 20 million people in the United States alone managing the disease, plus many more who have not yet been diagnosed, it’s crucial that individuals experiencing these symptoms bring them to the attention of the health care provider.

What Is a Geriatric Care Evaluation, and How Can It Help Aging Loved Ones?

March 4, 2026February 23, 2023 by M Lawhon

As we get older, we stay the unique and intricate people that we have been our whole lives. Assuming that all older adults will act the same and have a need for the same things is a one-size-fits-all approach that just will not work for seniors or the family members who take care of them. Providing care to older adults requires a creative and unique approach for every person. When a caregiver better understands just who the person is and what their distinct needs are, the best plan of care can be fashioned to keep the individual healthy and well at home.

Home Care Services Can Be an Effective Alternative to Assisted Living

March 4, 2026February 7, 2023 by M Lawhon

If you’re the adult child of an aging father or mother, you’ve likely listened to them explain their wish to remain at home versus moving to a nursing home. The truth is, most seniors want to remain in their own homes for as long as possible – for a number of reasons. Home is the place they have carefully created, so it’s where they feel the most familiar and comfortable. Living at home also brings purpose and meaning to a person’s life. Something as simple as looking at your belongings, reading the mail, or relaxing on the back deck are more significant at home than in a long-term care facility because it is the home that provides the framework of life. The comforts of home provide a sense of tranquility and privacy that cannot be substituted.

Managing COPD: Tips for Helping a Loved One

March 4, 2026October 19, 2022 by M Lawhon

COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is the term for two lung diseases: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Basically, an individual’s breathing is severely affected by an obstruction to airflow. Prevailing symptoms include an excessively wet cough, wheezing, shortness of breath, and tightness in the chest. Managing COPD symptoms such as these can be extremely challenging.

Home Care Improves the Transition From Hospital to Home

March 4, 2026August 9, 2022 by M Lawhon

Recuperating from an operation takes time, especially for older adults. Not only do older bodies take longer to heal, but there are extra factors that need to be considered: reduced mobility and numerous directions to follow for dietary restrictions, medications, follow-up appointments, and physical activities, just to name a few.

Try the SMILE Concept to Make Personal Care for Seniors More Comfortable

March 4, 2026July 19, 2022 by M Lawhon

Stop for a moment, close your eyes, and imagine yourself like this: You have spent most of your life taking care of and assisting others – as a mother or father, in your workplace, through volunteering in your community, and as a grandparent. After all that time spent living independently and being in control of all of your decisions, you have suddenly aged to the point that now you are the person in need of assistance with bathing and other hygiene tasks. Consider the sense of fear, loss, and vulnerability.

Tips for Reducing Family Caregiver Stress

March 4, 2026April 7, 2022 by M Lawhon

Family caregiver stress is inescapable, and in reality, not necessarily always a bad thing. Basically, as they say, “A diamond is just a piece of charcoal that handled stress exceptionally well.” Yet especially for family caregivers, the level of stress can rapidly escalate and become overwhelming, and if not handled effectively, result in serious health concerns.

You’re Doing Your Best: Tips for Managing Caregiver Guilt

March 4, 2026February 10, 2022 by M Lawhon

A lot of us are trying to juggle numerous assorted responsibilities, and for family caregivers, it can feel similar to juggling flaming swords and knives. It’s natural for family members to become overloaded and to experience feelings of caregiver guilt when wanting to provide the best care for a member of the family. Guilt … Read more

‘Tis the Season to Celebrate: Holiday Tips for Seniors

March 4, 2026December 14, 2021 by M Lawhon

Even though the holiday season is usually viewed as a time that is joyful, abundant with visiting loved ones who are near and dear to us and selecting the perfect gifts, for older people, it can be far from merry and bright. A combination of lost loved ones, memories of holidays past, health problems, and more can hit older adults with emotions of lonesomeness and sorrow.

Tips for Safe and Enjoyable Holiday Outings for Seniors

March 4, 2026December 8, 2021 by M Lawhon

The holiday season is loaded with get-togethers, celebrations, and parties. However, holiday outings for seniors may necessitate a little additional planning. Try these recommendations from the Austin senior home care specialists at CareFor to enjoy fun and relaxed outings with loved ones of all ages this season.

Senior Health Tips: The Dangers of Pill Organizers

March 4, 2026September 1, 2021 by M Lawhon

The average senior takes as many as 15-18 different prescriptions every day, so it’s no wonder that so many older adults end up missing doses or taking incorrect doses of their medications. And there are serious health problems that can result from these medication errors. A common senior health tip is the recommendation of a pill … Read more

Seniors Can Age at Home Safely with These Tips

March 4, 2026August 26, 2021 by M Lawhon

The great majority of seniors are set on staying at home throughout aging, rather than relocating to an assisted living facility or nursing home – close to 9 out of 10 of them, according to research done by AARP. And who can blame them? The comfort of familiar surroundings, the freedom to go wherever, whenever … Read more

Enhancing Independence for Older Adults is Easier When Partnering with CareFor

March 4, 2026June 9, 2021 by M Lawhon

As we get older, it is common to begin to encounter challenges with daily activities, including showering, dressing, planning and preparing meals, or even driving a vehicle. This can lead to concerns that these challenges suggest that we’ll have to give up not just our self-reliance, but our home as well. However, there is encouraging news for seniors: home care services, such as those provided by CareFor, can help actually enhance independence for older adults and help them continue living at home safely where they’re most comfortable.

Holidays With Seniors May Highlight Warning Signs That Home Care Is Needed

March 4, 2026December 9, 2020 by M Lawhon

Senior man eating a meal in the hospital

While of course we’d like to imagine enjoying a Norman Rockwell-worthy holiday celebration, with all of our family members spending quality time together and Grandma’s traditional holiday feast, the reality for some families instead consists of something unexpected: an E/R visit. As a matter of fact, studies show that emergency room visits for older adults jump about 10 – 20% over the holidays.

Senior Finances: a Difficult but Vital Discussion

March 4, 2026October 29, 2020 by M Lawhon

Adult children and senior parents having a family meeting

Millions of people in America are struggling with the question of whether their senior parents are able to afford long-term care. Financial issues can be a sensitive topic, and when it’s time to begin planning for long-term care needs, holding an honest and open discussion about how your parents will cover the cost for senior care services is important.

How Do People Get Mesothelioma? Get Help from Mesothelioma Caregivers

March 4, 2026June 11, 2020 by M Lawhon

Caregiver reading a book to a happy senior couple

To find experienced caregivers for seniors, contact CareFor, a top in-home care and case management company. Learn more about the customized services our mesothelioma caregivers provide by calling (512) 338-4533 or emailing us. Mesothelioma is a rare cancer that develops after being exposed to a toxic substance called asbestos. Many people were unknowingly exposed to … Read more

Tips for Home Safety and Enjoying Life at Home When Living with MS Symptoms

March 4, 2026March 24, 2020 by M Lawhon

As Jane Austen once said, “There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort.” And for anyone with a chronic condition, like multiple sclerosis (MS), remaining as comfortable as possible and as safe as possible, is essential.

Tips for Overcoming Mom’s Resistance to Home Healthcare Services

March 4, 2026August 28, 2019 by M Lawhon

Do you have an older loved one resisting the reality that he or she is in need of some extra help at home? One of the greatest reservations we have as we grow older is the loss of control and the ability to reside at home alone. Because of this fear, it may be very … Read more

Should My Parent Move in With Me? What Families Need to Consider

March 4, 2026July 23, 2019 by M Lawhon

Perhaps one of the most honorable decisions adult children can make is to open their home to an elderly parent. Our parents raised us when we were children, so it’s natural to reciprocate when it becomes less safe for Mom or Dad to live on their own. Yet there are a number of issues to … Read more