At Overture Home Care we’re honoring Father’s Day with our partner senior living communities by co-hosting such events as a whiskey tasting, a root beer float celebration, and a poker tournament. But we didn’t stop there. To honor every dad on Sunday, June 16, we’ve also combed local calendars and event listings and put together a lineup of DFW events and activities, tailored to a variety of interests and activity levels — ideal for enjoying that special day with your dad! Trader’s Village in Grand Prairie goes all out for Father’s Day with a themed ticket Father’s Day Car Show & Concert ..read more

In May, Overture Home Care staff and caregivers got to be part of many amazing local and regional events and were thrilled to share educational opportunities with our community. Here’s a sampling of everything we were up to in May… Starting on May 12, we celebrated National Skilled Nursing Care Week with our partners-in-caring at American Health Care Association® / National Center for Assisted Living® (AHCA/NCAL). AHCA/NCAL is an advocacy group that supports care for older adults. On May 15 we sponsored and fielded a team for the PMR charity golf tournament, raising money to help those suff ..read more

Physical activity is beneficial for everyone. But for older adults and their caregivers struggling with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia diagnoses, physical activity is especially important.  Physical activities and exercise can provide excellent, non-drug ways to improve well-being and reduce challenging behaviors in seniors. Staying active improves sleep, strength, flexibility, and circulation. It’s also an effective way to reduce fall risk and can reduce pain. Plus, it’s a great way to boost mood and self-esteem. All these benefits work to reduce and manage challenging behaviors like a ..read more

At any age, physical activity provides many benefits for overall health. For elderly individuals, continuing to engage in physical fitness can help maintain strength, improve cognition, and ease symptoms of many chronic conditions. Our Community Liaison, Julie Mercer, has not only seen the benefits of movement with the senior individuals she has worked with, but she has also learned firsthand how physical activity can play a role in recovery and wellness. Keep reading for Julie’s advice on staying active and finding creative ways to keep moving, no matter your age. ____________________ As I ..read more

(L to R): Denise Helms, BSN, RN, Kenosha Coleman, LVN, Laura Satterfield, BSN, RN, Cherae Slack, RN, CDP, Ashley Wills, LVN, Gail Boyer, RN, BAAS. In honor of National Nurses’ Week (5/6-5/12), we want to recognize our team of nurses, whose dedication guides the compassionate care we provide at Overture Home Care. We are grateful for the support they provide to our caregivers, as well as commitment for providing quality care to our clients. Understanding the role of nursing staff is important in grasping the importance and depth of their work. Our nurses are not only responsible for developing ..read more

Physical activity is beneficial for everyone. But for older adults and their caregivers struggling with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia diagnoses, physical activity is especially important.  Physical activities and exercise can provide excellent, non-drug ways to improve well-being and reduce challenging behaviors in seniors. Staying active improves sleep, strength, flexibility, and circulation. It’s also an effective way to reduce fall risk and can reduce pain. Plus, it’s a great way to boost mood and self-esteem. All these benefits work to reduce and manage challenging behaviors like a ..read more

(L to R): Denise Helms, BSN, RN, Kenosha Coleman, LVN, Laura Satterfield, BSN, RN, Cherae Slack, RN, CDP, Ashley Wills, LVN, Gail Boyer, RN, BAAS. In honor of National Nurses’ Week (5/6-5/12), we want to recognize our team of nurses, whose dedication guides the compassionate care we provide at Overture Home Care. We are grateful for the support they provide to our caregivers, as well as commitment for providing quality care to our clients. Understanding the role of nursing staff is important in grasping the importance and depth of their work. Our nurses are not only responsible for developing ..read more

Spring has sprung, and with it comes a bouquet of exciting news and updates. Here's a glimpse into some of the behind-the-scenes activities, events, seminars, conferences, and training sessions we've participated in since our last update — We welcomed Kenosha Coleman to the Overture Home Care team as the newest member of our nursing staff. She comes to us from Michigan and is a compassionate and competent nurse who excels in care for our older adults. Vivian McNary, the inspiration behind our annual Vivian McNary Caregiver of the Year Award, recently marked her 7th anniversary with Overture H ..read more

March 10–16 is Patient Safety Awareness Week. At Overture Home Care, we’re taking advantage of this week to shine a spotlight on safety awareness for independent older adults and the home care caregivers who help them maintain that independence, keeping them from becoming patients anytime soon. As our population gets older, more older adults choose to live independently at home. As those numbers increase, the need for home safety awareness also increases. This month, we’d like to direct your attention to the folks at the Health in Aging Foundation, an organization committed to helping older a ..read more

The Texas Health and Human Services Home and Community Support Services Agencies (HCSSA) just completed an intensive, week-long annual certification survey at Overture Home Care and found our agency to be 100% compliant! In addition to achieving deficiency-free status, Overture Home Care received glowing commendations from the surveyors, such as — “...the agency I would contact if I had a loved one who needed care...” “You have exceeded the expectations” Please join us in saluting the compassionate caregivers, dedicated educators, and tireless office staff at Overture Home Care for this well ..read more