Parkinson’s Disease Care 101: Tips for Family Caregivers

September 20, 2022April 24, 2019 by M Lawhon

Many older individuals with Parkinson’s disease receive most of their care at home from loved ones, particularly during the course of the early levels of the disease. As a top provider of home care assistance in Austin, TX and the surrounding areas, we at CareFor recognize the unique concerns experienced by family members who are … Read more

Learn the Facts About Parkinson’s Disease Progression from CareFor

September 21, 2022April 11, 2019 by M Lawhon

More common in men, and more frequently diagnosed than muscular dystrophy, ALS and MS combined, Parkinson’s disease is diagnosed in approximately 7 – 10 million people around the world, with an additional 600,000 people in America diagnosed each and every year. And while each person’s encounter with Parkinson’s differs in level of severity, there are five main stages of advancement that are routinely experienced by all.

Does Hiring a Care Manager Make Sense?

September 21, 2022April 1, 2019 by M Lawhon

When considering whether or not care management services from a professional care manager would be a good choice for a particular situation, consider the following questions:

How a Traumatic Brain Injury Can Affect Relationships

September 21, 2022March 26, 2019 by M Lawhon

Silhouette of a angry woman and man on each other.

In the midst of the myriad of life changes after a traumatic brain injury (TBI), intimate relationships are affected in a number of ways as a result of: Adjustments in responsibilities Adjustments in relationship roles Problems with communicating Managing emotions and mood swings Becoming used to these changes often brings about feelings of uncertainty in … Read more

12 Post Traumatic Brain Injury Caregiving Tips for Family Caregivers

September 21, 2022March 14, 2019 by M Lawhon

Providing post traumatic brain injury care for a loved one who’s suffered from a traumatic brain injury can be more manageable when equipped with education and understanding. The methods below, courtesy of CareFor, can decrease stress and frustration for both family caregivers and survivors.

What You Need to Know When Hiring a Care Manager

September 20, 2022February 4, 2019 by M Lawhon

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Senior Care Management Provides a Connection to Care. As a person starts to become frail, the act of managing his or her care becomes increasingly difficult as the number of medical specialists involved in maintaining physical wellbeing increases. With so many specialists micromanaging the senior’s health, the “big picture” often gets overlooked. It is important … Read more

Nurses Case Management is now CareFor

September 20, 2022September 29, 2018 by M Lawhon

Same people. More Services. New name. Nurses Case Management is now CareFor. Watch the video to learn more about our Georgetown home care agency and the surrounding areas we serve. Contact us online or call us at (512) 338-4533 to learn more about our in-home care and care management services. https://carefor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/brand-launch-debbie.mp4