Change is an inevitable part of life. Just as we all move from childhood into teenage years, teenage years into young adulthood, and young adulthood into midlife, we also will experience the transition to senior adulthood. This transition looks different for everyone, but for many aging adults it can be challenging to come to terms with the fact that they can’t do everything that they once could.

For many adults, watching your parents age is a beautiful and difficult time, especially when your loved one starts to need more help doing the things they once enjoyed doing on their own.

Summer is in full swing and temperatures are climbing across the state of Texas. Not only is this unpleasant and uncomfortable, it is dangerous - especially for the population of elderly that call this state home. Older adults have a decreased ability to adapt to changes in body temperature, making them more susceptible to heat stroke. 

Maintaining personal autonomy and freedom, staying connected to community, prioritizing health with a personalized care plan - these are only a handful of the reasons why 90% of senior adults are choosing to age within the comfort of their own homes.

No one wants to think about the day that their parents will reach an age in which they can no longer care for themselves. It’s a difficult transition that many adult children face, but one that can be made more smoothly when you take time to consider your options before the time comes to decide.

At HomeSpark, we know that deciding to bring a caregiver into your home is an important decision that should not be taken lightly. Finding the right caregiver can be challenging, but the last thing you want to do is choose a home care agency that doesn’t meet your loved one’s needs.

Providing care for an aging family member is not a simple task - no matter how much research and preparation you have done. Awareness of some of the most common home care mistakes will help you avoid them. At HomeSpark Care, we have compiled a list of them below.

Being the primary caregiver for a family member can make “the most wonderful time of the year” feel more stressful than usual. At HomeSpark we put together some helpful tips below to help your holidays go more smoothly while providing care!

At HomeSpark, we understand the importance of providing honor, trust, and independence for your loved one by creating personalized home care plans to fit their needs. As a local company, we take pride in being able to provide home care for families in our community in Bryan, Texas.

Fran Russo shares the following tips to help you take action and avoid conflict when deciding on care for aging parents.