Bringing Families Closer Together This Holiday Season
The Cypress team would like to send all of our community partners warm, happy greetings this December. Whether you’re trimming a tree or lighting a menorah, we hope the holidays bring you peace, joy, and love.
Learning to enjoy the holidays while continuing to provide care to your aging loved ones can create unique obstacles. Check out these tips below to assist you in creating new traditions while maintaining some holiday cheer!
Alcohol/Drug Abuse Awareness Month
December is Alcohol/Drug Abuse Awareness Month. Drug addiction and overuse is a growing problem for older adults. As people age, they are more likely to experience serious pain. Opioids are often prescribed to help manage that pain, but because kidney and liver function slow with age, the drugs are not carried out of the body as effectively. The addition of memory issues can create a large risk factor for addiction or overdose.
Prevent Dependence, Addiction & Overdose:
  • Review the drugs you or your loved ones are taking and know about the risks involved. Don't forget about over the counter (OTC) medications and supplements.
  • Keep an up-to-date list of prescriptions, OTC medications, and supplements to show every medical provider and pharmacist you visit.
  • If you need a place to safely dispose of drugs, the Arizona Crime Association lists disposal information. 
Keep Up With The Latest on Healthcare
We're always getting involved with the community and educating not only our clients and their families, but the community on the latest best practices for in-home care and support for caregivers. Below, you'll find great information on senior how to care for your aging parents, loved ones and yourself, as a the family caregiver.
Health Futures- Taking Stock in YOU with Bob Roth
Tune in to Health Futures - Taking STOCK in YOU every Friday at noon on KFNN Money Radio 1510 AM 105.3 FM. Industry experts join Bob Roth to discuss a wide range of healthcare challenges and solutions for the aging adult community. All guests and topics focus on how to live a healthier, happier life. You can check any shows you may have missed going back to its inception in 2014!
Monthly Events
Come see us around the valley for events and training opportunities for caregivers, care providers and interested community members.

  • Free Blood Pressure Readings
  • Alzheimer's, Dementia & Caregiver Support Groups
  • Memory Trainings
Meet Michelle Cornelius
Director of Memory Care Programs
“Life’s not about waiting for the storm to pass, but about learning to dance in the rain,’ and I am honored that people allow me to come into their lives during a storm and help teach them to dance.”
Michelle Cornelius is the Director of Memory Care Programs at Cypress HomeCare Solutions in Phoenix, AZ. Michelle earned her Master of Social Work in 1997 from Arizona State University, then in 2011 Michelle earned her Master of Education in Human Resource Development from the University of Illinois. The majority of Michelle’s work experience has been with the elderly population managing memory care units in both skilled nursing facilities and assisted living facilities. At Cypress HomeCare Solutions she has implemented a dementia training program for their caregivers, a family support and education program for the family members of those diagnosed, and provides public educational sessions. Michelle has also been a support group facilitator for the Alzheimer’s Association and other community groups since 2013.
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