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Health Literacy Month: Understanding Your Health Matters

October is Health Literacy Month, a time to recognize the importance of making health information easier to understand and use. For older adults, understanding a diagnosis, treatment plan, medical instructions, or prescription can be an important part of staying healthy and maintaining independence. Good health communication starts with asking questions. Seniors and their caregivers should...

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Early Detection Matters

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to encourage education, early detection, and regular screenings. Breast cancer risk increases with age, making routine preventive care especially important for older adults. A mammogram is one of the best tools for detecting breast cancer early, sometimes before there are noticeable symptoms. The U.S. Preventive Services...

Move More, Stay Strong: Protecting Your Bones, Joints & Independence

October is a great time to focus on something that plays a major role in healthy aging: movement. This month recognizes National Physical Therapy Month and Bone and Joint Health Action Week (October 12–20)—two important reminders that taking care of our muscles, bones, and joints can help older adults maintain mobility, independence, and quality of...

Healthy Aging Month: Curiosity Has No Age Limit

September is Healthy Aging Month, a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the many ways older adults can continue to learn, grow, connect, and enjoy life. This year’s theme, “Curiosity Has No Age Limit,” reminds us that getting older doesn’t mean we stop exploring the world around us. In fact, staying curious can be one of the best ways...

Alzheimer’s & Cognitive Health: Supporting Seniors and the People Who Care for Them

September is an important time to focus on Alzheimer’s disease, dementia awareness, and cognitive health. While memory changes can be a normal part of aging, significant changes in memory, thinking, communication, or daily functioning should not be ignored. Staying physically active, eating a balanced diet, managing conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes, staying socially...

Grandparents & Grandkids: Creating Meaningful Back-to-School Traditions

As backpacks are packed and school buses begin rolling once again, the start of a new school year offers a wonderful opportunity for grandparents and grandchildren to create traditions that will be treasured for years to come. Whether it’s enjoying a special back-to-school breakfast, taking the annual “first day of school” photo together, writing encouraging...

Preparing Your Home for a Safe Fall Season

As Summer winds down and cooler weather approaches, August is the perfect time to prepare your home for a safe and comfortable Fall. For older adults, small changes around the house can make a big difference in preventing falls and maintaining independence. Take a walk through the home and look for potential hazards such as...

UV Safety Awareness Month: Protecting Seniors Under the Summer Sun

July is UV Safety Awareness Month, a timely reminder that spending time outdoors can be both enjoyable and beneficial for seniors, as long as proper precautions are taken. Whether it’s gardening, taking a walk, attending community events or simply relaxing on the porch, older adults need extra protection from the harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV)...

Vision Safety Month: Helping Seniors Protect Their Sight

July is Vision Safety Month, a perfect time to focus on one of our most valuable senses, our eyesight. As we age, vision changes can affect independence, safety and overall quality of life. At Home Helpers Home Care Delaware, Ohio, we understand how important healthy vision is for maintaining confidence and staying active. Many common...