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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.

Having just opened its Austin office in November, Cambridge Caregivers is still new to the area. But already, the team is expanding, establishing connections, and making a difference in the Austin community and beyond.

Part 3 of 3: Tech That Connects, Supports, and Engages. Technology can also expose seniors to new risks — especially online scams and misinformation. Russell Klein doesn’t mince words about the scale of the problem.

At Cambridge Caregivers, we hire heroes — but not the kind who wear capes or perform death-defying feats. Our heroes work behind the scenes — in living rooms and kitchens, at bedsides and in senior living communities — making life better for our clients and their families.

Sometimes, the best care looks a lot like two friends just taking a walk. Caregiver Manager Christina Solis recently shared a small but significant moment between caregiver Taj and a client we’ll call Robert.

Part 2 of 3: Tech That Connects, Supports, and Engages. Even when the benefits are clear, many families face a second challenge: helping an older loved one actually use the technology they already have.