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March 01, 2020
National Doctor's Day, March 30th 2020 Thank you to our Doctors, now more than ever, for your dedication, sacrifice and devotion to our Country's sick. You are our family, friends, neighbors and community supporters. Thank you for helping us and healing us, and stopping at n...
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March 01, 2020
Stay at Home with Home Helpers! Our caregivers are trained to help you and your loved ones, 24/7, with personalized care. With Coronavirus concerns, Home Helpers of Delaware is here to give you peace of mind for your loved ones in-home care. Why choose Home Helpers...
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March 01, 2020
**March is Brain Injury Awareness Month**Every 9 seconds, someone in the United States sustains a brain injury. An acquired brain injury (ABI) is any injury to the brain that is not hereditary, congenital, degenerative, or induced by birth trauma.More than 3.5 million c...
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March 01, 2020
Aging and Kidney DiseaseIt is so important as a caregiver to help our Seniors understand the importance of screenings for optimum health. Kidney Disease can sneak up on us as we age, due to it's slow development over time. So many of our Seniors may be at high risk, but not ...
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February 01, 2020
February is Low Vision Awareness Month. Our vision is one of our most important senses. As an Occupational therapist, we are often called upon to educate an individual on compensatory strategie...
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February 01, 2020
February is National Cancer Prevention Month and Gallbladder and Bile Duct Cancer Awareness month. Like many individuals, I have been touched closely by this devastating disease; losing my dad to cancer when he was only 68-years-old. As we walk into the beautiful ...
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February 01, 2020
ARE YOU PLANNING TO REMAIN IN YOUR OWN HOME as you grow older? Are you finding it more difficult to manage some daily tasks in your home? Do you or your family and friends have safety concerns about you living alone?As abilities diminish as part of the normal aging process, ...
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January 01, 2020
Do you know a Senior who is in need of healthy, home delivered meals?HOW SILVER CUISINE WORKSWe make eating healthy easy by giving you the flexibility that you need, the variety you crave and the convenience of home delivery. Our rotating menu includes over 150 alternating, ...
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January 01, 2020
There are certain topics we tend to put off discussing because we worry the conversation will be uncomfortable or even confrontational. One obvious example, is talking to an older parent about their living arrangements and whether they’ll need help. We tend to approach thi...
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January 01, 2020
Glaucoma’s one of the leading causes of vision loss and blindness. It’s actually a group of diseases where pressure (usually) builds up and damages the eye’s optic nerve.National Glaucoma Awareness Month, in January, reminds all of us to get regular eye exams and show ...
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December 01, 2019
These eight tips can help you to maintain your balance and move confidently across snowy, icy, or wet surfaces:Wear shoes with good traction.Dress warm. If you’re warm, your muscles will stay relaxed. Tense muscles can adversely affect your balance.Be careful getting out o...
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December 01, 2019
The holidays are a seen for a time of joy, but often under-discussed is the reality that comes along with visiting loved ones who are aging. Many times, visits home leave relatives with wondering if their aging loved ones are losing their ability to live independently.As som...
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December 01, 2019
With quickly dipping temperatures happening unusually early this season, it is extremely important to be aware of the exposure to cold weather for the Older Adults and Seniors in our lives.Here are a few excellent tips to keep in mind this winter from the National Institute ...
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December 01, 2019
One of the toughest things for an individual to give up is their independence. One aspect that exemplifies independence for all of us as we get older is driving. I can remember how the world changed when I received my driver’s license.As we age, we encounter age-related ch...
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November 01, 2019
National Diabetes Month was established to educate and assist people to make changes to their lifestyle to prevent Type 2 Diabetes and understand Type 1 Diabetes. For Seniors as well as younger adults, there are several steps you can put into place to prevent Type 2 Diabetes...
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August 01, 2019
National Health Center Week is an annual celebration with to raise awareness about the accomplishments of America’s health centers over the past fifty years. There are nearly 1,400 health center organizations with more than 11,000 locations in urban, s...
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August 01, 2019
August is National Immunization Awareness Month. As we celebrate National Breastfeeding Month we are reminded of the importance of immunizing our babies and children. However, we often forget about immunizations as we age. It is just as important that our Seniors ...
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June 01, 2019
When we are discussing safety awareness in the elderly, fall prevention can not be overlooked. There are many risk factors for falls; some preventable and others not. Unfortunately, being over the age of 65, having a previous fall and some medications, can increas...
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June 01, 2019
As I hope many of us enjoyed this past weekend celebrating the Fathers in our lives, I reflect on the loss of my own Father and how preventative health might have helped him live longer.A statistic that is often not talked about, is that 70% of men’s health issues are prev...
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June 01, 2019
Noticing the early signs of Alzheimer's is key to helping delay onset.National Alzheimer’s Association ID 10 early signs...Memory that disrupts daily lifeChanges in problem solving abilitiesDifficulty with daily activitiesConfusion on placePerceptual and spatial ...
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May 01, 2019
When a loved one sustains a stroke, there are so many uncertainties and questions the family and loved ones face. Beginning with: How will they recover? Will they be able to care for themselves? And, if they aren’t, who will care for them? On top of these questions a...
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April 01, 2019
As spring arrives we start to notice the buds on the trees and flowers blooming, our neighborhoods come alive again and we enjoy more family activity time. It can be a time of observing how our older family member and neighbors are maintaining their independence. ...
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Health and Wellness
January 01, 2020
Do you know a Senior who is in need of healthy, home delivered meals?HOW SILVER CUISINE WORKSWe make eating healthy easy by giving you the flexibility that you need, the variety you crave and the convenience of home delivery. Our rotating menu includes over 150 alternating, ...
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