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Why Is My Aging Parent’s Personality Changing?

Key Takeaways It can be unsettling to see your parent’s personality change. These shifts often stem from:   Medical conditions, such as chronic pain or vitamin deficiencies   Cognitive decline, like dementia or Alzheimer’s   Emotional factors, such as loneliness or loss of independence   Changes might include increased irritability or childlike behaviors. The best response is:   Show empathy…
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How Senior Living Communities Provide Safety

Finding the right senior living community for your loved one can feel overwhelming. Among considerations like location, amenities, cost, and quality of care, safety is often the top priority. When you trust a community with someone you care about, you need confidence that they’ll be protected, supported, and valued every day. Senior living communities take…
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How to Keep a Positive Attitude About Aging

At Parsons House Cypress, we understand that aging is an inevitable part of life, yet it often brings unique challenges. While it can sometimes feel overwhelming, aging offers an incredible opportunity to experience life through a new lens—one of growth, connection, and deeper enjoyment of the things that make us human. By fostering a positive…
A senior woman experiencing anxiety presses her fingers into her temples with a pained expression.

How to Calm an Elderly Person with Anxiety 

Caring for an elderly loved one who struggles with anxiety can be a delicate and deeply emotional experience. Anxiety in older adults can arise from health worries, the loss of independence, or the grief of losing close friends and family.  At Parsons House Cypress, we hold our core values close: serving our elders, offering unconditional…
A senior holding their house keys up to the camera and smiling because they were able to get their property taxes deferred.

Can Senior Citizens Defer Property Taxes in Texas?

As the cost of living continues to rise, many seniors in Texas face the challenge of managing their finances on a fixed income. A significant concern is the burden of property taxes, which can strain budgets and threaten the ability to remain in their homes.  Fortunately, in Texas, there is an option for senior citizens…
Two seniors celebrate a win in a board game with several friends together in a communal area of a senior living community.

What Is a Senior Residence?

For many people, the idea of a senior residence might bring to mind stereotypes of unpleasant nursing homes. With the aging boomer population, many of us with older parents feel this image doesn’t fit, so we may not believe senior residences can be a good fit for them. However, that’s not the case! A senior…
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How to Care for an Elderly Parent Who Can’t Walk

Caring for a senior parent who can't walk can be extremely challenging. It can be difficult to see our parents struggling, especially when they should be celebrating their lives. Mobility problems and chronic pain can have a significant impact on your parent's life—but there is good news!  You can support a parent who can’t walk…
A senior man and his daughter smiling and talking to each other in a park.

Tips for Talking to Parents About Senior Living

As our parents age, they may require additional care and assistance with daily living. This can be a difficult topic to broach with your loved one, but it’s important to have an honest conversation where you listen to your parents’ concerns about senior living options. Your conversation can also include researching various senior living options,…
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