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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, falls are the leading cause of injury and injury-related death among adults 65 and older. More than one in four older adults fall each year.

Modern medications make life better for many older adults. They can help manage chronic conditions and enable seniors to stay healthy and remain independent longer. But medications only work when they are taken correctly — in the proper doses, at the right times and according to directions.

When a family engages Cambridge Caregivers for in-home care, the priority is creating a care plan. That’s the road map that allows us to deliver highly personalized care rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.

Cambridge Caregivers is proud to welcome Brittany Hamilton as our new North Texas Regional Development Director. Brittany joins our team with a deep passion for serving others—especially veterans and their families.

When families begin looking for an in-home care agency, here’s the first question to ask: Is the agency licensed? It’s an important question—and in Texas, it’s not optional.

Intake coordinator Barb Selz reflects on her father’s WWII service. Like many World War II Veterans, Barb Selz’s father never talked much about his time in the military.

A diagnosis of dementia doesn’t mean an older adult must leave home right away. Many continue living independently — and safely — for a time, especially in the early stages.

As studies show, most older adults want to remain safely and comfortably at home for as long as possible. Staying at home can provide a sense of stability that’s hard to replicate anywhere else.

When a loved one needs help at home, families often encounter two terms: in-home care and home health. While they sound similar, these terms refer to two very different types of support.

Cambridge Caregivers, a leading provider of in‑home care, has been named No. 33 on this year’s Texas Exes Longhorn 100, honoring the fastest‑growing businesses founded or led by alumni of The University of Texas at Austin.

Words of Gratitude from Ernie Cote, Chief Operating Officer, Cambridge Caregivers. When families look back on the life of a loved one, the people they choose to thank in an obituary often say something important about the journey they shared.

Long-term care insurance can be a powerful tool. It can help pay for in-home care, ease financial strain and give families more options when a loved one needs support. But the policies themselves are complex, inconsistent and often confusing.

Veterans served our country in times of need. As they reach their senior years, many require additional support to remain safe, independent, and comfortable at home. Fortunately, there are VA benefits for seniors designed to help veterans and their families navigate aging with dignity.

When caring for a loved one living with dementia, families often ask: What can we do together now? Staying engaged matters. Meaningful activity can lift mood, reduce restlessness and help maintain a sense of identity and connection.

If you’re just beginning to look for in-home care for an aging loved one, the process can feel overwhelming. That’s because you’re not just hiring a service, you’re placing your trust in an organization to send someone into your home to care for a person who matters deeply to you.

Whenever the U.S. military is in the news, it hits a little closer to home for Carmillia Carter, Recruiting Manager and Employee Relations Specialist for Cambridge Caregivers.

As someone who spent years working as a caregiver, Megan Guerrero knows how important accurate information is. When she arrived for a shift, it was critical to be informed—especially if the client had experienced a recent change in condition.

It’s a story Rachel O’Brien has seen too many times. A family calls Cambridge Caregivers after their father is diagnosed with cancer. He’s still at home, still fighting, but needs a little help a few days a week. The family member mentions, almost in passing, that Dad has a long-term care insurance policy.

Leaders and key staff from Cambridge Caregivers gathered March 3–4 at The Nature & Retreat Center in Plano for the company’s annual retreat—two days devoted to learning, collaboration, and strengthening the culture that supports excellent care.

Cambridge Caregivers was proud to contribute to the Financial Planners Association DFW Conference, held at the Irving Convention Center.

Veterans hold a special place in the heart of Cambridge Caregivers’ COO Ernie Cote—and not just in a symbolic way. Long before he joined the company, two of Ernie’s family members, both veterans, required in-home care as they navigated the final chapters of their lives.