What FootPrints Means to My Family

Home Care

A FootPrints Reflection on Years of Assisted In-Home Care When my dad first started needing help around the house, I wasn’t ready. I don’t think any daughter ever is. He had always been the strong one—quick with a story, steady with his hands, the kind of man who...

The Power of Knowing Their Story

Home Care

At FootPrints Home Care in New Mexico, we understand that knowing every senior carries a lifetime of experiences, memories, and wisdom. These personal stories are not just cherished recollections, they are vital to providing compassionate, personalized care. The Power...

Mental Health Awareness Month

Senior Health

A Moment That Changed Everything I still remember the first time my grandfather forgot my name. He had always been the strong, steady figure at the center of our family. One afternoon, as we sat together, he smiled kindly but blankly. For the first time, I realized he...

Creating a Safe Living Space

Home Care

A Fall That Changed Everything It happened so fast. One moment, Mom was getting up in the middle of the night, looking for the bathroom. The next, she was tumbling down the stairs. In the dim light, she had mistaken the stairwell door for the bathroom, which was just...

Common Viruses Linked to Alzheimer’s

Home Care, Senior Health

Much is unknown about the origin of Alzheimer’s disease, but a recent study from Tufts University researchers has found that two common viruses may interact and cause Alzheimer’s. The virus that causes chickenpox and shingles (known as varicella-zoster virus) may...