by Encore Caregivers | Mar 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
It is not in the good times that character reveals itself. It is in the tough times. I firmly believe that fact — and the fact that so many of the recent revelations haven’t been all that pretty. Hasn’t each of us been witness to this over the past several...
by Encore Caregivers | Feb 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
I am frugal and I am proud of it. One way that has manifested itself in my life is by the fact that I have taken shopping to a new level. I watch the grocery store for butcher’s bargains (I love those – best deals are at 6:30 a.m.-ish on a Saturday at my...
by Encore Caregivers | Dec 14, 2018 | Uncategorized
The holidays can be a wonderful and joyous time of the year for many people. Amid decorating, shopping, and visiting friends and family, it can be easy to forget that individuals suffering from Alzheimer’s and dementia may have a difficult time coping with the season....
by Encore Caregivers | Jun 19, 2018 | Uncategorized
It is a known fact that as summer approaches in Houston, the temperatures climb to steamy highs. That’s why it’s especially important during these hot months to check in on senior neighbors and loved ones. Now is the time for Encore Caregivers to share the CDC’s...
by Encore Caregivers | Apr 16, 2018 | Uncategorized
Some interesting developments in Alzheimer’s research have come from the Gladsone Institutes recently. In experiments conducted using mice, Jorge Palop, PhD, and his team have found a way to reengineer certain neurons connected to epileptic activity, which is commonly...
