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THE HELP Private Care Services, Inc. is locally owned and operated by Sherry Shell Barnes, a Registered Nurse with 20 years of experience working with geriatric patients.

What To Expect From Senior Errand Help in Granbury
If you’ve ever spent time with an elderly loved one, you’ll know how much of your time can be spent helping with things around the house they couldn’t get to as easily. You jump into action, handling things both large & small, making sure to let your relative know...

9 Things You Should Know About Senior Errand Assistance in Granbury
We all have at least one elderly loved one who is having a tougher time getting things done. As such, services such as senior errand assistance prove to be important in making sure things get done when they should. Making the decision to request any service can be a...

Popular Wearable Technology For Seniors & Older Adults In 2021
It seems like it was just yesterday, when technology was popular among just the youth. Now, the advancements in technology have allowed the masses to benefit from it. Hence, be it a toddler, teenager, millennium, or older adults, there is something for everyone. To be...

10 Engaging Activities for Relatives with Alzheimer’s at Home
Have you ever seen anyone having issues with remembering things? Have you noticed a change in personality, memory loss, or spatial disorientation in people, especially elderly ones? If you do, they may have Alzheimer's. Alzheimer's is a disease that is not caused by...

When Is The Right Time To Look For Assisted Living?
Finding the right elderly care at home is very important. If your parents need assistance doing their daily tasks or it just feels the right time to find someone to provide senior care, then you should totally do that. However, if you don’t feel sure that this is the...

Protect the Elderly During COVID-19
The elderly are more at risk for complicated secondary illnesses due to the coronavirus. Those who have pre-existing conditions, especially those who have immunocompromised illnesses, are the most vulnerable. Most of the elderly community live at home and are cared...

5 Home Care Advantages
Without knowing all the options, electing the right care service for your loved one can be an overwhelming experience for you and your family. You want what is best for them, their health, and comfort. It is important to gather all the facts about your options to make...

Know the Early Signs of Alzheimer’s
The Alzheimer’s Association states that once the symptoms of Alzheimer’s have become noticeable, the average person will only live for 8 years depending on their current health status and age. Early detection with Alzheimer’s is key to prolonging your loved one’s...

Activities for the Elderly
It is important at any age to engage in activities that stimulate the brain, but it is especially important for senior citizens. Stimulation of the brain keeps the mind sharp and can prolong some of the side effects of Alzheimer’s. The Alzheimer’s Association...

Reminding Family to Take Care of Themselves, Too.
A balanced and healthy life for both the elderly loved one and the family caregivers is important. Knowing when to look for help and recognizing self care, along with other care, can make the journey easier for the entire family. Consider professional guidance. Never...

Staying Safe at Home as a Senior
We are a licensed Personal Assistance Service that provides individualized service plans in collaboration with the patient and their family. We specialize in Alzheimer’s care and offer services such as consistent daily care, behavior monitoring, reliable communication...

Caring for a Loved One With Special Needs
Mental disabilities affect a person’s independence tremendously. They may require assistance with cooking, transportation, and the development of social skills. The two most common intellectual or developmental disabilities are Down Syndrome and Autism, but traumatic...

The Montessori Method for Seniors: Meaningful Skill Building Activities
The Montessori Method, according to the American Montessori Society, is “a view of the student as one who is naturally eager for knowledge and capable of initiating learning in a supportive, thoughtfully prepared learning environment. It is an approach that values the...

Know the Early Signs of Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s Disease is a condition in which a person’s cognitive functions are in decline. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s is a chronic and progressive disease that hinders a person’s ability to reason, remember or plan. In the early stages of...

20 Tips to Better Care for Your Aging Parents
Make sure they are on a consistent schedule- Routines are good. When taking care of a parent, it is important to follow a routine. Routines can often be determined by their medication schedule. Some medications need to be taken twice a day or with food. Make...