BSA ComPassion Home Care

09/08/2026

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09/07/2026

09/02/2026

Tips to Handle Summer Heat
In addition to support and care, we also like to take time and educate our neighbors on important health issues. As temperatures have already hit 100 degrees, we want to remind you how easily it is to become dehydrated even before your body tells you. For all outdoor lovers – be it gardening, exercising or breaking out the barbecue for friends and family, it’s so important to remember a few tips:
• Try and do your outdoor activities in the morning when it’s coolest
• Be sure to hydrate regularly - water is always best – even though you may not feel thirsty.
• Protect your skin with sunscreen daily, wear sunglasses to protect your eyes, and wide-brimmed hats or baseball caps will keep the sun off your face.
• Finally, be sure to take regular breaks and find shade as much as possible.
Summer is here for all of us who live, work and play in this area. Start good habits now as it’s sure to only get hotter in the months ahead.
We’re honored to work amongst our neighbors and hope our tips are helpful. As a local business, we also ask you support other local businesses in addition to us!

09/01/2026

Why Nutrition and Hydration Matter for Seniors

As we age, good nutrition and proper hydration become especially important for maintaining strength, energy, and independence. Seniors may be at greater risk for dehydration and poor nutrition because of decreased thirst, changes in appetite, difficulty preparing meals, medications, or difficulty chewing and swallowing.

Signs a senior may not be eating or drinking enough include:

Increased weakness or fatigue
Dizziness or feeling lightheaded
Dry mouth or darker-colored urine
Unintentional weight loss
Constipation
Confusion or unusual changes in behavior
Decreased strength or difficulty performing daily activities

08/31/2026

Why Seniors Become Deconditioned After a Hospital Stay

A hospital stay can be physically and emotionally challenging for older adults. Even a few days of reduced activity can lead to deconditioning, which is a decline in strength, endurance, balance, and ability to perform everyday activities.

While in the hospital, seniors may spend much of their time in bed or sitting, even when they were active before becoming ill. Pain, illness, medications, poor appetite, dehydration, and disrupted sleep can make it even harder to stay active. As muscles become weaker, simple activities such as getting out of bed, walking to the bathroom, climbing stairs, or getting dressed may suddenly become more difficult.

After returning home, signs of deconditioning may include:

Increased weakness or fatigue
Difficulty walking or standing
Trouble getting in and out of a chair or bed
Increased risk of falls
Needing more help with bathing, dressing, or other daily activities
Losing confidence in moving around independently
The good news is that deconditioning can often be improved. Physical and occupational therapy can help seniors rebuild strength, balance, endurance, and confidence while working toward a safe return to their normal activities.

If you notice a significant decline in your loved one’s ability to move or care for themselves after a hospital stay, talk with their healthcare provider about whether home health services or additional support at home may be appropriate.

08/26/2026

Home Health vs. Personal Care Services: What’s the Difference?

It’s common to hear the terms home health and personal care used interchangeably, but they provide very different types of support.

Home Health provides skilled medical services in the home for individuals who meet the requirements for home health care. Services may include skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and other clinical services. Home health can help patients recover after an illness, injury, hospitalization, or surgery while helping them remain safely at home.

Personal Care Services focus on helping individuals with their everyday activities and personal needs. A caregiver may assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, meal preparation, light housekeeping, laundry, medication reminders, and companionship. Personal care is especially helpful for seniors or individuals who need extra assistance to remain safe and independent at home.

The simple difference:
Home health focuses on skilled medical care and recovery. Personal care focuses on daily living and maintaining independence.

In some situations, a person may benefit from both services. The goal is the same: helping individuals remain safe, supported, and as independent as possible in the comfort of their own home.

08/25/2026

Normal age-related memory changes are common and usually don’t interfere with your ability to live independently. You may occasionally forget someone’s name, misplace your keys or glasses, walk into a room and forget why you went there, or need a little more time to remember something. You typically remember it later, especially when given a reminder or clue. You can still manage your medications, finances, appointments, household tasks, and daily routines.

Memory loss that is not considered normal tends to be more frequent, noticeable, and progressive. Warning signs may include repeatedly asking the same questions, forgetting recent conversations or events, getting lost or confused in familiar places, forgetting how to complete familiar tasks, having difficulty managing bills or medications, frequently missing appointments, struggling to find common words, or relying increasingly on others to make decisions. Changes in personality, judgment, mood, or ability to safely perform everyday activities can also be concerning.

The key difference is impact and progression. Occasional forgetfulness is a normal part of aging, but memory changes that are getting worse or interfering with daily life should be discussed with a healthcare professional.

08/24/2026

We work hand-in-hand with our sister company, Compassion at Home, to provide seamless support for our patients. By combining skilled nursing and therapy with personalized daily care, we ensure that every individual's medical and personal needs are met with compassion, consistency, and attention to detail.

08/19/2026

Although COPD is a progressive disease that gets worse over time, COPD is treatable. With proper management, most people with COPD can achieve good symptom control and quality of life, as well as reduced risk of other associated conditions. Call our team today, 806-351-8522.

08/18/2026

Check out our latest Blog - Celebrating Age With Pride

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