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In-Home Senior Care Blog

Read our elder care blog for personal stories and expert tips from our Austin-area caregivers and passionate staff. Find guidance for navigating senior care decisions, information about keeping loved ones safe, tips for avoiding caregiver burnout, and so much more. 

Community Unites to Support Veteran with Life-Changing Gift

At A Place At Home – North Austin, we’ve always believed that strong communities are built through kindness and collaboration. Recently, we experienced that firsthand while working with Will Williams from the Share the Will Foundation, Sertoma, Boy Scouts, and other local partners to give back to one of our

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Why Aging In Place is Growing in the North Austin Area

‘We’re not dead yet,’ Suzanne Herndon, 70, who moved to Sun City, Texas in 2021, told the UK paper DailyMail on why they chose to age in place there. Seniors can be full of life if given the right environment. The north Austin community of Georgetown, Texas, is officially the

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Choose the Right Senior Living For Your Loved One

We recently helped one of our A Place At Home – North Austin companion clients get out of a less-than-ideal senior living situation and move them to a much safer and more compassionate environment. There are many great senior living options in the Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Leander,

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iPhone’s Hidden Senior Mode

Do you have a senior who is struggling with their iPhone?  As of their most recent update, iOS 17, Apple has introduced a simple mode to make using the iPhone more accessible for our seniors. @savannapaigee Watch out, grandma will be able to facetime now ♬ original sound – SAVANNA💐✨

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Seniors at Risk of Dehydration in North Austin

For seniors in Central Texas, staying hydrated is crucial, especially with a long, hot summer predicted this year. Here’s why dehydration is a significant concern for seniors in the North Austin area: High Temperatures: I like to say Austin has three seasons: Weird, Hot, and Hotter. The intensity of the

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Dementia Conversations: Driving, Doctor Visits, Legal & Financial Planning in Round Rock, TX

Join our owner, Stacey Eisenberg, as she presents on behalf of the Alzheimer’s Association Capital of Texas chapter at the Round Rock Public Library on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 1 pm.  All are welcome—no need to register.  To learn more about the event visit: https://www.roundrocktexas.gov/event/dementia-conversations-driving-doctor-visits-legal-financial-planning/  Learn to have honest

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