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Top 100 Leaders in Experience

In the realm of homecare services, excellence isn’t just a goal; it’s a commitment to enriching lives and providing support to those in need. Today, we are thrilled to announce that Outreach has been honored with “Top 100 Leaders in Experience” homecare award, recognizing our unwavering dedication to exceptional care and service. This is a […]

Today is an extraordinary day here at Outreach, and I believe it’s essential to shine a spotlight on the remarkable achievements we are celebrating. We are honoring qualities such as hard work, passion, perseverance, kindness, and above all, Longevity. Throughout the years, Outreach has navigated numerous twists and turns on our journey of growth. We’ve […]

A Therapist’s Guide to Help You Access Self-care and Wellbeing for Yourself or Others

We want to recognize Mental Health Month as an important observance dedicated to raising awareness about mental health and promoting mental wellness. There are several apps available that can assist individuals in managing their mental health and well-being. Here are a few notable ones: By: Ashli Abernathy, M.Ed., LPC Free Resources for Self-Care and Wellbeing: […]

Raise State Rates for Home Caregivers

John David Ball has served as chief executive officer of Outreach Health since 2019. He wrote this for The Dallas Morning News.   Link to Dallas Morning News article: https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/commentary/2023/04/21/raise-state-rates-for-home-caregivers/  For nearly 50 years, my family has worked hard to care for vulnerable Texans in the comfort of their homes. During those decades, my father’s small […]

Taking care as the caregiver

If you are a caregiver, you are more vulnerable to adverse effects on your health. The Rosalynn Carter Institute (RCI) for Caregivers, named after the former First Lady of the United States and founder, makes a case that the effects of caregiving are so profound that it should be addressed as a public health issue […]

We are on a mission!

We are on a mission! A mission we are passionate about. A mission that we must all work together to achieve. A mission that’s worth fighting for. What? Increasing Caregiver Wages! Too many Elderly and low-income Texans are facing a massive crisis regarding accessing personal home care services. Due to the low reimbursement and pay […]

Amazing Caregivers and their Heroic Actions

Being a caregiver is a calling that requires an enormous commitment of time, energy, and love. During the recent winter storms that affected most of Texas, Outreach caregivers demonstrated this devotion to helping the most vulnerable in our communities. While most Texans were able to stay warm at home, Outreach Health caregivers were hard at […]

Easy Recipes for Elderly

A caregiver’s daily routine is packed with activities that range from caring for the elderly to keeping the house clean. Keeping the environment safe is a huge task, and when it comes to taking care of their diet, many caregivers end up neglecting themselves. What they need are quick meal prep ideas to make their […]

Stress Relief Techniques for Caregivers

Many caregivers end up ignoring their own health and needs because they are busy caring for others. Caregiver stress is one of the primary reasons why caregivers feel exhausted, depressed, or overwhelmed. Caregivers take on many tasks and those chores can range from shopping, helping with bathing, dressing, monitoring medicines and accompanying them for doctors’ […]