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How to support elderly friends and family during the pandemic
Living alone can be tough at times, especially if you are an older adult, even more so if you factor in the toll of the

5 Tips For Caregivers For Staying Safe During The COVID-19 Pandemic
For caregivers enterring the home of a client or providing care for a relative in their own home, there are several, critical things to keep

COVID-19 Prevention for the Elderly
We are now several months into the COVID-19 pandemic and still learning so much about this deadly disease. One thing we do know with certainty

Call to Action
Dear Pride PHC Services Clients and Employees, I am solemnly and wholeheartedly reaching out to you to share my thoughts on the recent, unjustified tragedies

COVID-19 and the Melancholy Hugger
Well everyone, I hope you are all well as we persevere through this crazy pandemic. As someone who could be considered the Poster Girl for

Putting Happy Back Into Happy Holidays
The holidays are intended to be a happy time – one of presents, family, food, and togetherness. But with the elderly, the approach of a

How to Become a Paid Family Caregiver in Texas
NOTE: The story of Amber and Roger, which you are about to read, is similar to thousands we have heard during our 20 years of

5 Tips to Healthy Aging for the Elderly
It’s never too late to take charge of your health, regardless of your age. There are simple lifestyle changes that you can make now that

Cindy’s Journey
Have you ever gone to a doctor for what you thought would be a routine visit and ended up getting news about a far more

Seniors and heat stress
It’s that time of year again! Summer is here in San Antonio. You step outside, and it doesn’t take long until you’re in a shower

The Stress of caring for a senior citizen with epilepsy
As we get older, it is a fact of life that our bodies start to physically and neurologically break down, which means that seniors are

Good Night Rest, Lower Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
There’s not a singular reason people develop Alzheimer’s Disease, according to research Certain risk factors such as lifestyle, heredity and family history play a role. New

Winter Fire Prevention Safety Tips
The weather in south Texas is not marked by long stretches of cold like other parts of the country. However, when we get bursts of

Fall Prevention Awareness Week
Balance. Stability. Clear vision. They all become harder to maintain for senior citizens as we get up there in years. And as we lose our

NATIONAL GRANDPARENTS DAY
They may be your saving grace when you need a last-minute babysitter or someone you can always count on for advice. Grandparents are without a