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Advancements in Home Appliances That Help With Aging in Place

What are your parents’ goals when it comes to retirement? Do they plan to move somewhere new or are they hoping to age in place? Aging in place is the goal of 75% of adults 50 or older per AARP. It’s not surprising. Aging in place is often desirable because there’s no costly move. Your...

2019 Best of Senior Home Care in North Atlanta

Greg and Hilary Eldridge, Owners, Certified Senior Advisors (CSA)® Home Helpers of Alpharetta Wins 2019 Best Home Care for Seniors Award in the North Atlanta Area! We’re excited to share the news that Home Helpers of Alpharetta has been voted the 2019 Best Home Care for Seniors in the North Atlanta area. It’s even more...

Is It Time for Your Senior to Stop Driving?

One of the most important things you do for your aging loved one as a family caregiver is help them to stay safe and secure as they age in place. Sometimes this means making difficult decisions and having awkward conversations about changes that may need to be made in your parent’s life. You never want...

Why Exercise is Important for Diabetics

Managing blood sugar can be complicated for people with diabetes. It involves eating the right foods, testing blood sugar, and taking medications as instructed. Another way to help control blood sugar levels is through exercise. While exercise may not be your aging relative’s favorite thing to do, it’s important that you encourage them to be...

5 Natural Ways to Lower Blood Pressure

Approximately 1 billion people in the world suffer from high blood pressure. While the condition doesn’t typically cause symptoms, it is still a serious problem because it can increase the risk for heart disease and stroke if it goes unchecked. While your older family member should certainly follow the advice the doctor gives them and...

Does Your Senior Have GERD?

Gastroesophageal reflux disease, more commonly recognized as GERD, may start out as heartburn. Left untreated, though, GERD can do a great deal of damage to your senior’s esophagus and can be very uncomfortable. What She Eats Matters Some of the foods that your senior loves the most might be contributing to her GERD symptoms. Spicy foods,...

Home Helpers of Alpharetta Wins 2018 Best Home Care for Seniors Award in the North Atlanta Area!

We’re excited to share the news that Home Helpers of Alpharetta has been voted the 2018 Best Home Care for Seniors in the North Atlanta area. It’s even more rewarding to note that this is the second year in a row that we’ve received this honor! Thanks to all of you who voted for us,...

National Immunization Awareness Month - Has Your Mom Had Her Shingles Vaccine Yet?

During August’s National Immunization Awareness Month, it’s a good time to talk to your mom’s doctor. She should have her measles/mumps/rubella, diphtheria/tetanus/pertussis, pneumonia, and flu vaccines up to date. There’s one other that’s highly recommended. The zoster vaccine helps protect against shingles. If she hasn’t had it or hasn’t had it updated recently, it’s time...

When Mom Can’t Take Care of Herself

There are all kinds of issues that can cause elderly adults to struggle with daily tasks. Among the most common are chronic illness, disease, injuries or surgery, poor vision, lack of energy, cognitive decline, grief, anxiety, depression and poor nutrition. Unless you make some improvements, she could be jeopardizing her health and wellness in the...