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Family Caregivers
November 12, 2024
Caregiving is a rewarding action, but it also brings challenges. Over time, this mental, physical, and emotional strain can lead to “caregiver burnout." Many family and professional caregivers encounter burnout as they strive to balance caregiving with personal responsibilitie...
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January 01, 2024
Sometimes individuals require 24/7 care or Live-In care options to live safely at home. Family caregivers frequently use these options for homebound individuals. These individuals often need assistance with daily activities like bathing, dressing, light housekeeping, meal prepar...
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Health and Wellness
November 12, 2024
Caregiving is a rewarding action, but it also brings challenges. Over time, this mental, physical, and emotional strain can lead to “caregiver burnout." Many family and professional caregivers encounter burnout as they strive to balance caregiving with personal responsibilitie...
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In-Home Care
November 11, 2024
For many seniors, staying in the comfort of their own homes while receiving the support they need is a top priority. In fact, according to AARP, 87 percent of adults over age 65 want to stay in their current home and community as they age. Personal care services make this possib...
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September 20, 2024
In our fast-paced world, many seniors and people with disabilities face social isolation. This can significantly impact their overall well-being. The National Institute on Aging reports that social isolation increases the risk of health issues in older adults. These problems inc...
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September 13, 2024
In-home care offers a valuable way for seniors and people with disabilities to stay in their homes while getting the support they need. As more people want to stay independent, it is crucial to understand in-home care. Knowing what it involves, its benefits, and the services ava...
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July 25, 2024
Understanding the costs of in-home senior care is essential for planning and making informed decisions. Senior care costs are increasing, so it’s important to know what you might have to pay.
This blog post will discuss the factors that influence the cost of home care provi...
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Senior Care
November 11, 2024
For many seniors, staying in the comfort of their own homes while receiving the support they need is a top priority. In fact, according to AARP, 87 percent of adults over age 65 want to stay in their current home and community as they age. Personal care services make this possib...
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Caregivers
November 08, 2024
Regina, fondly known as "Gigi," has always stood out as an exceptional caregiver. We at Home Helpers Home Care of Bradenton are proud to recognize her dedication. We are overjoyed to announce that the nation now recognizes her dedication and compassion on a national level!
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October 29, 2024
We're proud to share that Valerie, part of Home Helpers of Bradenton since 2017, is a 2024 Caregiver of the Year Award nominee. This award honors her hard work and care. This honor comes from the Home Care Association of America (HCAOA). Her compassion and dedication make he...
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October 29, 2024
We’re thrilled to announce Michelle’s nomination for a national award. She has been with Home Helpers of Bradenton since February 2020. Michelle is a nominee for the 2024 Caregiver of the Year Award by the Home Care Association of America (HCAOA).
Michelle’s selecti...
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October 29, 2024
We are proud to share that Sierra, a Lead Caregiver at Home Helpers of Bradenton, is a 2024 Caregiver of the Year Award nominee. The Home Care Association of America (HCAOA) recognized her dedication. Sierra is among the top 500 caregivers in the country. Her nomination refl...
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October 29, 2024
We’re proud to announce that Deborah, a team member since 2019, is a nominee for the 2024 Caregiver of the Year Award. Her dedication truly shines in her role at Home Helpers of Bradenton. The Home Care Association of America (HCAOA) has named Deborah among the top 500 caregiv...
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January 03, 2024
At Home Helpers Home Care, we're proud to highlight the exceptional caregivers who go above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of our clients. This month, we're thrilled to introduce you to Cinthia, our March 2024 Exceptional Caregiver of the Month.A Heart of Compa...
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June 15, 2023
Since November 2019, Naomie has always been an invaluable Home Helpers’ team member. Her dedication to her patients goes beyond the call of duty, as she consistently provides compassionate and attentive care to those in her charge. With a genuine passion for helping others, sh...
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January 10, 2023
Meet Dalecia, our Exceptional Caregiver of the Month for August 2023. After joining our senior care team in December 2022, she quickly became a shining example of what it means to be an outstanding caregiver.A quote from one Home Helpers client it all: "I love Dalecia and ha...
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January 09, 2023
Meet Michelle, our July 2023 Exceptional Caregiver of the Month! Michelle has many years of caregiving experience and joined the Home Helpers Home Care of Bradenton team in November 2017. Her pursuit of a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license showcases her dedication to alw...
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January 08, 2023
Lynette has been with Home Helpers since 2020 but started her career in 1972. With a career spanning over five decades, Lynette's dedication to caring for patients and clients is awe-inspiring. Her commitment to providing compassionate care has touched the lives of so many.L...
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January 08, 2023
Since November 2021, Jerica has been an invaluable Home Helpers’ team member. As a caregiver, Jerica consistently goes above and beyond, leaving a lasting impact on the lives of those she cares for. Her unwavering commitment to providing exceptional care is truly commendab...
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January 07, 2023
Tracey started with Home Helpers in May 2019. She is reliable and caring, qualities that have earned her the trust and respect of her clients. She takes her work seriously and strives to provide the highest quality care possible. Her kind and compassionate nature has allowed...
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January 07, 2023
Charles joined our company in November 2022 and has already made a significant impact. He quickly became a valuable asset to the team with his reliability and ability to bring a smile to clients' faces. Charles is a dedicated and passionate caregiver who is committed to help...
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January 06, 2023
Ann is an exceptional caregiver who began working for Home Helpers in April 2016 and has been an integral part of our Home Helpers senior care team for almost seven years! When a client's family member spoke about Ann, she said, "Ann is a wonderful caregiver for my mother. W...
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January 06, 2023
Since May 2019, Naomie has been an invaluable Home Helpers senior care team member. Naomie's dedication to helping is evident in the quality of her work, and nothing brings her greater joy than seeing her clients' smiling faces when she arrives at their homes. Naomie underst...
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January 05, 2023
We are very proud to announce that Lakechia Lovell the 2023 Home Helpers of Bradenton Exceptional Caregiver of the Year. This recognition, as well as her previously being selected as our September 2022 Exceptional Caregiver of the Month, was celebrated recently at Home Helpe...
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January 05, 2023
Tina joined our team in March 2022 and has quickly become an integral part of our caregiving family. Her ability to connect with clients, including those who may present challenges, is truly remarkable. Tina previously was recognized as our November 2022 Exceptional Caregive...
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January 05, 2023
Mimose is an exceptional caregiver that began working for Home Helpers in March of 2022. She is a licensed CNA and brings to the table many years of experience, a positive attitude, and always has the ability to connect with clients. She was previously selected as our Except...
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July 08, 2022
We're proud to announce that Angela is our July 2022 Exceptional Caregiver of the month. Angela is a longtime member of our Home Helpers family and joined our senior care team in October 2018. As a Home Helpers client once said, "Angela is like family, and she treats us like...
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January 08, 2022
Join us for today's episode of Home Helpers Water Cooler Chat where local expert and elder law attorney, Michelangelo Mortellaro of Mortellaro Law, discusses why estate planning is critical.This is part 1 of a 3-part video series answering frequently asked questions of our a...
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January 08, 2022
We're excited to announce that Patricia is our August 2022 Exceptional Caregiver of the month. Patricia is a longtime member of our Home Helpers family and joined our senior care team in December 2018. She is extremely reliable and dedicated to her clients. She always arrive...
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January 07, 2022
Exceptional Caregiver Voices: Shari“What I like most about being a caregiver is the extended family that you get.”Watch this short video as Shari describes why she enjoys being a caregiver and working at Home Helpers of Bradenton. Shari was recently honored as a national...
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January 07, 2022
“To me, it's not a job. I enjoy getting up and going every day.”Watch this short video as Michelle describes why she enjoys being a caregiver and working at Home Helpers of Bradenton. Michelle was recently honored as a national Exceptional Caregiver of the Year finalist ...
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January 06, 2022
The Video We’ve Been Excitedly Waiting For…Last year, long-time Home Helpers caregiver Shari was recognized at the national level as one of five 2021 Home Helpers Exceptional Caregivers of the Year, representing our respective region. A videographer flew down from Ohio i...
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January 06, 2022
“The Singing Aide”
Watch this short video as Lynette describes why she enjoys being a caregiver and working at Home Helpers of Bradenton. Playfully known as “The Singing Aide”, she was recently recognized during Women’s History Month on BayNews9! She was also honored a...
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January 06, 2022
“What I like most about being a caregiver is just meeting the most fascinating people in my life…”Watch this short video as Regina aka “Gigi” describes why she enjoys being a caregiver and working at Home Helpers of Bradenton. Fun fact: Since starting with Home Hel...
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January 06, 2022
“I became a caregiver because I think it was my calling in life. I've actually done it all my life and didn't know I was doing it.”Watch this short video as Barbara describes why she enjoys being a caregiver and working at Home Helpers of Bradenton. Barbara was the Home ...
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January 06, 2022
We could sing praises about Barbara all day! We're proud to say that she's our June 2022 Exceptional Caregiver of the month. This is her 3rd time receiving the Exceptional Caregiver of the Month award! Caring is truly in her heart, and she is grateful for the opportunity to ...
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January 06, 2022
“I enjoy taking care of people.”Watch this short video as Beth describes why she enjoys being a caregiver and working at Home Helpers of Bradenton. Beth is one of our lead caregivers, helping to support training, supervision, starting services for new clients, and fillin...
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January 05, 2022
We are very proud to announce that our May 2022 Exceptional Caregiver of the Month is Michelle. She joined our senior care team in February 2020, and this is her second time receiving the award.She was also a finalist for the 2021 National Home Helpers Exceptional Caregiver ...
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January 04, 2022
This year on March 5, 2022, five Home Helpers® franchisees in the Greater Tampa Bay area collaborated at Hilton Garden Inn Tampa/Brandon/Riverview to celebrate staff at their 2022 Tampa Bay Area Home Helpers Exceptional Caregiver Awards Banquet. At this event, they announce...
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January 04, 2022
Naya has been a part of our Home Helpers senior care team for just shy of 6 months but has quickly made an impact. We are very proud to announce that she is our April 2022 Exceptional Caregiver of the Month Award winner. Since joining our team, we have received several compl...
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January 03, 2022
Regina “Gigi” has been a part of our Home Helpers senior care team since mid-2019 which amounts to just under 3 years. We are very proud to announce that this is Gigi’s second time receiving Home Helpers of Bradenton’s Exceptional Caregiver of the Month award, showin...
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January 02, 2022
We are excited to shine the spotlight on Diane, our Exceptional Caregiver of the month for February 2022! There are so many words to describe Diane! She is a wonderful person with great integrity, compassion, honesty, kindness, thoughtfulness, dependability, and humbleness. ...
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January 01, 2022
We are excited to shine the spotlight on Betty, our Exceptional Caregiver of the month for November 2021! Betty is truly exceptional, exhibiting all the qualities of a great caregiver, such as integrity, honesty, and hard work. It doesn't go unnoticed by other team members o...
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January 01, 2022
We are kicking off the 2022 year of celebrating our staff by shining the spotlight on Brenda, our Exceptional Caregiver of the month for January 2022! Brenda has been an exceptional employee and caregiver. Her compassion and devotion to caring for her client makes us wish we...
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January 11, 2021
We are excited to shine the spotlight on Deborah, our Exceptional Caregiver of the month for October 2021! Deborah is truly exceptional, exhibiting all the qualities of a great caregiver. She is beloved by clients and colleagues and has been described as "patient", "reliable...
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January 10, 2021
Congratulations to Marie for being selected as the Exceptional Caregiver of the Month for September 2021! Marie has been with Home Helpers since early 2021 and is an experienced caregiver. She continues to exceed our expectations and that of her clients. She is always on tim...
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January 10, 2021
It would be impossible to offer Exceptional Care to our Home Helpers clients and their families if we didn’t have Exceptional Caregivers leading the way! Congratulations to Shari, Lynette, Vickie, and Michelle! Out of thousands of Home Helpers caregivers across the U.S., t...
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January 09, 2021
Unfortunately, there are a lot of elderly people who have heart attacks. If your elderly loved one does have a heart attack, it is important to help them in their recovery as much as you can. The things that happen after the heart attack can greatly affect whether your elder...
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January 09, 2021
There are many elderly people who feel alone. They don’t know how to ask their family members for help or they feel too embarrassed to ask for help. If you are planning to care for your elderly loved one - whether because they asked or you saw them struggling - hopefully, thi...
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January 09, 2021
We are excited to shine the spotlight on Naomie, our Exceptional Caregiver of the month for August 2021! Naomie joined the Home Helpers senior care team in May of 2019. Naomie is passionate about helping others and it warms her heart to see her clients’ smiling faces when ...
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January 08, 2021
We are proud to announce that Debora is the recipient of the Exceptional Caregiver of the Month Award for July 2021! Debora joined the Home Helpers senior care team in June of 2019 and this is her second time receiving the Exceptional Caregiver award.When we asked Debora wha...
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January 07, 2021
We are proud to announce that Shari is the recipient of the Exceptional Caregiver of the Month Award for June 2021! Shari is an experienced caregiver who joined the Home Helpers senior care team in 2015, which amounts to just shy of 6 years with the agency! Wow!Shari's careg...
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January 07, 2021
In this installment of Water Cooler Chat, we talk with the members of the Bradenton Health Care team:Alejandro Leon, Executive DirectorPaul Martinet, Director of Rehab (Genesis Rehabilitation)Benjimen Weidman, Social Services DirectorBradenton Health Care is a skilled nursin...
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January 06, 2021
Ann has been a part of our Home Helpers senior care team since April 2016, which amounts to over 5 years! We are very proud to announce that this is Ann’s second time receiving Home Helpers of Bradenton’s Exceptional Caregiver of the Month award, showing both her passion...
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January 05, 2021
Ursy has been with our Home Helpers team since January 2020. This is her second time receiving the Home Helpers of Bradenton’s Exceptional Caregiver of the Month award, showing both her passion and her commitment to our clients. “Ursy is certainly a specialist when under...
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January 04, 2021
Congratulations to Kesha, our Exceptional Caregiver of the Month for February 2021 and a member of our senior care team. Kesha has been with Home Helpers of Bradenton since December 2020 and she is a fantastic caregiver. She is passionate about helping others and talked to u...
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January 04, 2021
Congratulations to Sherri, our March 2021 Exceptional Caregiver of the Month and a member of our senior care team. Sherri has been with Home Helpers of Bradenton since November 2020 and has a true passion for working with the elderly. She is very reliable, knowing that her c...
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January 03, 2021
We are so proud to announce that Renee Lance has been awarded the Greater Tampa Bay Area 2020 Exceptional Caregiver of the Year Award. Please join us in congratulating Renee on this accomplishment. Below is a recent press release that was shared with local media outlets.FOR ...
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January 03, 2021
Congratulations to Shannon, our Exceptional Caregiver of the Month for January 2021 and a member of our senior care team. Shannon truly has a passion for assisting and supporting daily needs for clients, and she genuinely brings a positive attitude to everything she does. Sh...
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January 03, 2021
This month, we are shining the spotlight on Amanda Lunsford, our Office Manager. She has been employed by Home Helpers since April 2016! Below is a short biography of Amanda that can also be found on the Meet Our Team page of our company website.Amanda Lunsford, Office Manag...
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January 03, 2021
In this video of Renee Lance, we learn more about why she has made the choice to care for seniors, why she enjoys her job, and the impact she makes on her clients’ lives. We are very thankful for wonderful individuals like Renee on which many in our community depend.Interv...
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January 02, 2021
Chakeeta has been a member of our Home Helpers family since August of 2019. Caring for others is something Chakeeta feels strongly about, as she has been a caregiver for over 28 years. Also, she has been a licensed certified nursing assistant for 18 of those 28 years.We cann...
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January 01, 2021
Lori has been a member of our Home Helpers family since March 2020. Though relatively new to the senior care industry, she naturally had many of the skills and qualities that have made her an exceptional caregiver. She is very detail-oriented and always wants to go above and...
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January 10, 2020
Barbara has been with our Home Helpers team since March 2019 and has been a caregiver for 10 years. This is her second time receiving the Home Helpers of Bradenton’s Exceptional Caregiver of the Month award, showing both her passion and her commitment to our clients. “Wh...
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January 09, 2020
Angie has been with our Home Helpers team since May 2020. Every client she has been to so far has requested that she keep coming back more and more. What a compliment! “I love what I do and I have a passion to care for others,” said Angie. That passion started early on w...
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January 08, 2020
Toni has been with our Home Helpers team since May 2020. In this short time she has received many compliments such as “she is very responsible” and “she is very neat, kind and a good worker”. It’s no secret that clients and their family members love seeing her and ...
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January 07, 2020
Our July 2020 Exceptional Caregiver of the Month is Tammy!Tammy has been with our Home Helpers team since April 2020. She was chosen for this award because she has demonstrated a love for the elderly. She understands that every client and his/her situation is unique and, the...
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January 06, 2020
Vicky has been with our Home Helpers team since March 2018. She has always shown a dedication and concern for our clients and always goes above and beyond. She has received a compliment from a client saying, “she’s very happy” with Vicky and this client continues to en...
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January 05, 2020
Michelle joined our team in February 2020. Michelle always demonstrates discipline and dedication to the fullest and we couldn’t be more happy to have her a part of our Home Helpers team! She exhibits compassion and reliability to our clients. Michelle comments that “she...
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January 04, 2020
Lottie joined our team in November of 2019. However, her experience as a caregiver dates back more than 20 years! She is a great example of commitment and love for the elderly. She truly goes above and beyond when it comes to care for our clients, regardless of whether she i...
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January 03, 2020
Sedaine joined our team in September of 2019. Since starting with Home Helpers, she has never called off (not even once), is always reliable and is like a “busy bee” when she gets to her clients, taking care of everything. She always does excellent work and is dependable...
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January 02, 2020
Upon winning this award, Ursy had only been an employee of Home Helpers for two months. However, she quickly wins over the hearts of her clients and her clients’ families. She always goes above and beyond when providing care. She is always on time and ready to assist with ...
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January 01, 2020
Carol joined our team in January of 2018. Since the very first day, she’s been an excellent caregiver where qualities of being caring and dedicated come very naturally to her. With Carol being a "snowbird" living most of the year in Fort Recovery, OH, she works as part of ...
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December 12, 2019
We are excited to announce our Exceptional Caregiver of the Month for November, Regina. "I love being a caregiver because I enjoy helping people and knowing I can improve their lives. Being a caregiver allows me to work one on one with my clients and I get to learn a lot fro...
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August 08, 2019
We here at Home Helpers are thankful for our compassionate caregiving staff. This month, we would like to recognize our staff member, Debora, as our July 2019 Exceptional Caregiver of the Month!"I love making a difference in the lives of my clients" is what Debora said to th...
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January 11, 2019
We are excited to announce our Exceptional Caregiver of the Month for October, Kamryn! When we asked Kamryn what she liked about being a caregiver, her eyes lit up and she had so much to say. What's most important to Kamryn is that she "makes every client's day special." It ...
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January 10, 2019
We are excited to announce our Exceptional Caregiver of the Month for September, Barbara. Barbara is a CNA has been a caregiver for over 10 years. She enjoys being a caregiver because she is able to "enhance the quality of life" for her clients that mean so much to her. She ...
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January 10, 2019
We here at Home Helpers are thankful for our compassionate caregiving staff. This month, we would like to recognize our staff member, Heidy, as our August 2019 Exceptional Caregiver of the Month!"I love to learn from clients' life experiences. They have a lot of wisdom, come...
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January 07, 2019
This week we are recognizing our staff member, Caridad, as our May 2019 Exceptional Caregiver of the Month!When asked why she likes being a caregiver, she responded "I love helping people. It comes naturally." She became a caregiver about 15 years ago because at one time she...
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January 07, 2019
We here at Home Helpers are thankful for our compassionate staff. This month, we would like to recognize our staff member, Deirdre, as our June 2019 Exceptional Caregiver of the Month!Deirdre is a retired Registered Nurse that has always found joy and fulfillment in helping ...
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January 04, 2019
We here at Home Helpers are thankful for our compassionate staff. This month, we would like to recognize our staff member, Patricia, as our April 2019 Exceptional Caregiver of the Month!“What I like about being a caregiver is that it allows me to help my clients. It makes ...
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January 03, 2019
We here at Home Helpers are thankful for our compassionate caregiving staff. This month, we would like to recognize our staff member, Christina, as our March 2019 Exceptional Caregiver of the Month!"I love the opportunity to connect with my clients," noted Christina. "With t...
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January 11, 2018
As we approach Thanksgiving, we here at Home Helpers are thankful for our compassionate caregiving staff. This month, we would like to recognize our staff member, Maddy, as our November 2018 Exceptional Caregiver of the Month!We would like to thank Maddy for all her hard wor...
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January 09, 2018
Fellow Community Members,Home Helpers is very proud of Brenda, our September 2018 Exceptional Caregiver of the Month!Learn more about Brenda in the press release below.Meet Brenda, the Home Helpers September 2018 Exceptional Caregiver of the MonthIt was very difficult to sho...
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January 07, 2018
It was very difficult to shortlist the candidates and decide who was the caregiver of the month for July. However, we narrowed it down to a few caregivers and then voted internally to decide who the winner was....and it was Valerie.Valerie embodies what it means to be an exc...
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January 08, 2017
It was very difficult to shortlist the candidates and decide who was the caregiver of the month for August. However, we narrowed it down to a few caregivers and then voted internally to decide who the winner was....and it was Stephanie.Stephanie embodies what it means to be ...
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January 10, 2016
It was very difficult to shortlist the candidates and decide who was the caregiver of the month for September. However, we narrowed it down to a few caregivers and then voted internally to decide who the winner was....and it was Ann.
Ann is an exceptional caregiver, working wi...
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Caregivers of the Month
November 08, 2024
Regina, fondly known as "Gigi," has always stood out as an exceptional caregiver. We at Home Helpers Home Care of Bradenton are proud to recognize her dedication. We are overjoyed to announce that the nation now recognizes her dedication and compassion on a national level!
Re...
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October 29, 2024
We're proud to share that Valerie, part of Home Helpers of Bradenton since 2017, is a 2024 Caregiver of the Year Award nominee. This award honors her hard work and care. This honor comes from the Home Care Association of America (HCAOA). Her compassion and dedication make he...
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October 29, 2024
We’re thrilled to announce Michelle’s nomination for a national award. She has been with Home Helpers of Bradenton since February 2020. Michelle is a nominee for the 2024 Caregiver of the Year Award by the Home Care Association of America (HCAOA).
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October 29, 2024
We are proud to share that Sierra, a Lead Caregiver at Home Helpers of Bradenton, is a 2024 Caregiver of the Year Award nominee. The Home Care Association of America (HCAOA) recognized her dedication. Sierra is among the top 500 caregivers in the country. Her nomination refl...
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October 29, 2024
We’re proud to announce that Deborah, a team member since 2019, is a nominee for the 2024 Caregiver of the Year Award. Her dedication truly shines in her role at Home Helpers of Bradenton. The Home Care Association of America (HCAOA) has named Deborah among the top 500 caregiv...
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January 03, 2024
At Home Helpers Home Care, we're proud to highlight the exceptional caregivers who go above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of our clients. This month, we're thrilled to introduce you to Cinthia, our March 2024 Exceptional Caregiver of the Month.A Heart of Compa...
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June 15, 2023
Since November 2019, Naomie has always been an invaluable Home Helpers’ team member. Her dedication to her patients goes beyond the call of duty, as she consistently provides compassionate and attentive care to those in her charge. With a genuine passion for helping others, sh...
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January 10, 2023
Meet Dalecia, our Exceptional Caregiver of the Month for August 2023. After joining our senior care team in December 2022, she quickly became a shining example of what it means to be an outstanding caregiver.A quote from one Home Helpers client it all: "I love Dalecia and ha...
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January 09, 2023
Meet Michelle, our July 2023 Exceptional Caregiver of the Month! Michelle has many years of caregiving experience and joined the Home Helpers Home Care of Bradenton team in November 2017. Her pursuit of a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license showcases her dedication to alw...
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January 08, 2023
Since November 2021, Jerica has been an invaluable Home Helpers’ team member. As a caregiver, Jerica consistently goes above and beyond, leaving a lasting impact on the lives of those she cares for. Her unwavering commitment to providing exceptional care is truly commendab...
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January 08, 2023
Lynette has been with Home Helpers since 2020 but started her career in 1972. With a career spanning over five decades, Lynette's dedication to caring for patients and clients is awe-inspiring. Her commitment to providing compassionate care has touched the lives of so many.L...
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January 07, 2023
Tracey started with Home Helpers in May 2019. She is reliable and caring, qualities that have earned her the trust and respect of her clients. She takes her work seriously and strives to provide the highest quality care possible. Her kind and compassionate nature has allowed...
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January 07, 2023
Charles joined our company in November 2022 and has already made a significant impact. He quickly became a valuable asset to the team with his reliability and ability to bring a smile to clients' faces. Charles is a dedicated and passionate caregiver who is committed to help...
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January 06, 2023
Ann is an exceptional caregiver who began working for Home Helpers in April 2016 and has been an integral part of our Home Helpers senior care team for almost seven years! When a client's family member spoke about Ann, she said, "Ann is a wonderful caregiver for my mother. W...
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January 06, 2023
Since May 2019, Naomie has been an invaluable Home Helpers senior care team member. Naomie's dedication to helping is evident in the quality of her work, and nothing brings her greater joy than seeing her clients' smiling faces when she arrives at their homes. Naomie underst...
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January 05, 2023
Tina joined our team in March 2022 and has quickly become an integral part of our caregiving family. Her ability to connect with clients, including those who may present challenges, is truly remarkable. Tina previously was recognized as our November 2022 Exceptional Caregive...
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January 05, 2023
Mimose is an exceptional caregiver that began working for Home Helpers in March of 2022. She is a licensed CNA and brings to the table many years of experience, a positive attitude, and always has the ability to connect with clients. She was previously selected as our Except...
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January 05, 2023
We are very proud to announce that Lakechia Lovell the 2023 Home Helpers of Bradenton Exceptional Caregiver of the Year. This recognition, as well as her previously being selected as our September 2022 Exceptional Caregiver of the Month, was celebrated recently at Home Helpe...
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July 08, 2022
We're proud to announce that Angela is our July 2022 Exceptional Caregiver of the month. Angela is a longtime member of our Home Helpers family and joined our senior care team in October 2018. As a Home Helpers client once said, "Angela is like family, and she treats us like...
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January 08, 2022
We're excited to announce that Patricia is our August 2022 Exceptional Caregiver of the month. Patricia is a longtime member of our Home Helpers family and joined our senior care team in December 2018. She is extremely reliable and dedicated to her clients. She always arrive...
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January 08, 2022
Join us for today's episode of Home Helpers Water Cooler Chat where local expert and elder law attorney, Michelangelo Mortellaro of Mortellaro Law, discusses why estate planning is critical.This is part 1 of a 3-part video series answering frequently asked questions of our a...
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January 07, 2022
Exceptional Caregiver Voices: Shari“What I like most about being a caregiver is the extended family that you get.”Watch this short video as Shari describes why she enjoys being a caregiver and working at Home Helpers of Bradenton. Shari was recently honored as a national...
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January 07, 2022
“To me, it's not a job. I enjoy getting up and going every day.”Watch this short video as Michelle describes why she enjoys being a caregiver and working at Home Helpers of Bradenton. Michelle was recently honored as a national Exceptional Caregiver of the Year finalist ...
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January 06, 2022
“I enjoy taking care of people.”Watch this short video as Beth describes why she enjoys being a caregiver and working at Home Helpers of Bradenton. Beth is one of our lead caregivers, helping to support training, supervision, starting services for new clients, and fillin...
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January 06, 2022
We could sing praises about Barbara all day! We're proud to say that she's our June 2022 Exceptional Caregiver of the month. This is her 3rd time receiving the Exceptional Caregiver of the Month award! Caring is truly in her heart, and she is grateful for the opportunity to ...
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January 06, 2022
“I became a caregiver because I think it was my calling in life. I've actually done it all my life and didn't know I was doing it.”Watch this short video as Barbara describes why she enjoys being a caregiver and working at Home Helpers of Bradenton. Barbara was the Home ...
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January 06, 2022
“What I like most about being a caregiver is just meeting the most fascinating people in my life…”Watch this short video as Regina aka “Gigi” describes why she enjoys being a caregiver and working at Home Helpers of Bradenton. Fun fact: Since starting with Home Hel...
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January 06, 2022
“The Singing Aide”
Watch this short video as Lynette describes why she enjoys being a caregiver and working at Home Helpers of Bradenton. Playfully known as “The Singing Aide”, she was recently recognized during Women’s History Month on BayNews9! She was also honored a...
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January 06, 2022
The Video We’ve Been Excitedly Waiting For…Last year, long-time Home Helpers caregiver Shari was recognized at the national level as one of five 2021 Home Helpers Exceptional Caregivers of the Year, representing our respective region. A videographer flew down from Ohio i...
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January 05, 2022
We are very proud to announce that our May 2022 Exceptional Caregiver of the Month is Michelle. She joined our senior care team in February 2020, and this is her second time receiving the award.She was also a finalist for the 2021 National Home Helpers Exceptional Caregiver ...
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January 04, 2022
This year on March 5, 2022, five Home Helpers® franchisees in the Greater Tampa Bay area collaborated at Hilton Garden Inn Tampa/Brandon/Riverview to celebrate staff at their 2022 Tampa Bay Area Home Helpers Exceptional Caregiver Awards Banquet. At this event, they announce...
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January 04, 2022
Naya has been a part of our Home Helpers senior care team for just shy of 6 months but has quickly made an impact. We are very proud to announce that she is our April 2022 Exceptional Caregiver of the Month Award winner. Since joining our team, we have received several compl...
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January 03, 2022
Regina “Gigi” has been a part of our Home Helpers senior care team since mid-2019 which amounts to just under 3 years. We are very proud to announce that this is Gigi’s second time receiving Home Helpers of Bradenton’s Exceptional Caregiver of the Month award, showin...
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January 02, 2022
We are excited to shine the spotlight on Diane, our Exceptional Caregiver of the month for February 2022! There are so many words to describe Diane! She is a wonderful person with great integrity, compassion, honesty, kindness, thoughtfulness, dependability, and humbleness. ...
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January 01, 2022
We are kicking off the 2022 year of celebrating our staff by shining the spotlight on Brenda, our Exceptional Caregiver of the month for January 2022! Brenda has been an exceptional employee and caregiver. Her compassion and devotion to caring for her client makes us wish we...
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January 01, 2022
We are excited to shine the spotlight on Betty, our Exceptional Caregiver of the month for November 2021! Betty is truly exceptional, exhibiting all the qualities of a great caregiver, such as integrity, honesty, and hard work. It doesn't go unnoticed by other team members o...
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January 11, 2021
We are excited to shine the spotlight on Deborah, our Exceptional Caregiver of the month for October 2021! Deborah is truly exceptional, exhibiting all the qualities of a great caregiver. She is beloved by clients and colleagues and has been described as "patient", "reliable...
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January 10, 2021
Congratulations to Marie for being selected as the Exceptional Caregiver of the Month for September 2021! Marie has been with Home Helpers since early 2021 and is an experienced caregiver. She continues to exceed our expectations and that of her clients. She is always on tim...
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January 10, 2021
It would be impossible to offer Exceptional Care to our Home Helpers clients and their families if we didn’t have Exceptional Caregivers leading the way! Congratulations to Shari, Lynette, Vickie, and Michelle! Out of thousands of Home Helpers caregivers across the U.S., t...
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January 09, 2021
Unfortunately, there are a lot of elderly people who have heart attacks. If your elderly loved one does have a heart attack, it is important to help them in their recovery as much as you can. The things that happen after the heart attack can greatly affect whether your elder...
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January 09, 2021
There are many elderly people who feel alone. They don’t know how to ask their family members for help or they feel too embarrassed to ask for help. If you are planning to care for your elderly loved one - whether because they asked or you saw them struggling - hopefully, thi...
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January 09, 2021
We are excited to shine the spotlight on Naomie, our Exceptional Caregiver of the month for August 2021! Naomie joined the Home Helpers senior care team in May of 2019. Naomie is passionate about helping others and it warms her heart to see her clients’ smiling faces when ...
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January 08, 2021
We are proud to announce that Debora is the recipient of the Exceptional Caregiver of the Month Award for July 2021! Debora joined the Home Helpers senior care team in June of 2019 and this is her second time receiving the Exceptional Caregiver award.When we asked Debora wha...
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January 07, 2021
We are proud to announce that Shari is the recipient of the Exceptional Caregiver of the Month Award for June 2021! Shari is an experienced caregiver who joined the Home Helpers senior care team in 2015, which amounts to just shy of 6 years with the agency! Wow!Shari's careg...
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January 07, 2021
In this installment of Water Cooler Chat, we talk with the members of the Bradenton Health Care team:Alejandro Leon, Executive DirectorPaul Martinet, Director of Rehab (Genesis Rehabilitation)Benjimen Weidman, Social Services DirectorBradenton Health Care is a skilled nursin...
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January 06, 2021
Ann has been a part of our Home Helpers senior care team since April 2016, which amounts to over 5 years! We are very proud to announce that this is Ann’s second time receiving Home Helpers of Bradenton’s Exceptional Caregiver of the Month award, showing both her passion...
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January 05, 2021
Ursy has been with our Home Helpers team since January 2020. This is her second time receiving the Home Helpers of Bradenton’s Exceptional Caregiver of the Month award, showing both her passion and her commitment to our clients. “Ursy is certainly a specialist when under...
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January 04, 2021
Congratulations to Kesha, our Exceptional Caregiver of the Month for February 2021 and a member of our senior care team. Kesha has been with Home Helpers of Bradenton since December 2020 and she is a fantastic caregiver. She is passionate about helping others and talked to u...
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January 04, 2021
Congratulations to Sherri, our March 2021 Exceptional Caregiver of the Month and a member of our senior care team. Sherri has been with Home Helpers of Bradenton since November 2020 and has a true passion for working with the elderly. She is very reliable, knowing that her c...
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January 03, 2021
This month, we are shining the spotlight on Amanda Lunsford, our Office Manager. She has been employed by Home Helpers since April 2016! Below is a short biography of Amanda that can also be found on the Meet Our Team page of our company website.Amanda Lunsford, Office Manag...
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January 03, 2021
In this video of Renee Lance, we learn more about why she has made the choice to care for seniors, why she enjoys her job, and the impact she makes on her clients’ lives. We are very thankful for wonderful individuals like Renee on which many in our community depend.Interv...
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January 03, 2021
Congratulations to Shannon, our Exceptional Caregiver of the Month for January 2021 and a member of our senior care team. Shannon truly has a passion for assisting and supporting daily needs for clients, and she genuinely brings a positive attitude to everything she does. Sh...
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January 03, 2021
We are so proud to announce that Renee Lance has been awarded the Greater Tampa Bay Area 2020 Exceptional Caregiver of the Year Award. Please join us in congratulating Renee on this accomplishment. Below is a recent press release that was shared with local media outlets.FOR ...
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January 02, 2021
Chakeeta has been a member of our Home Helpers family since August of 2019. Caring for others is something Chakeeta feels strongly about, as she has been a caregiver for over 28 years. Also, she has been a licensed certified nursing assistant for 18 of those 28 years.We cann...
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January 01, 2021
Lori has been a member of our Home Helpers family since March 2020. Though relatively new to the senior care industry, she naturally had many of the skills and qualities that have made her an exceptional caregiver. She is very detail-oriented and always wants to go above and...
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January 10, 2020
Barbara has been with our Home Helpers team since March 2019 and has been a caregiver for 10 years. This is her second time receiving the Home Helpers of Bradenton’s Exceptional Caregiver of the Month award, showing both her passion and her commitment to our clients. “Wh...
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January 09, 2020
Angie has been with our Home Helpers team since May 2020. Every client she has been to so far has requested that she keep coming back more and more. What a compliment! “I love what I do and I have a passion to care for others,” said Angie. That passion started early on w...
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January 08, 2020
Toni has been with our Home Helpers team since May 2020. In this short time she has received many compliments such as “she is very responsible” and “she is very neat, kind and a good worker”. It’s no secret that clients and their family members love seeing her and ...
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January 07, 2020
Our July 2020 Exceptional Caregiver of the Month is Tammy!Tammy has been with our Home Helpers team since April 2020. She was chosen for this award because she has demonstrated a love for the elderly. She understands that every client and his/her situation is unique and, the...
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January 06, 2020
Vicky has been with our Home Helpers team since March 2018. She has always shown a dedication and concern for our clients and always goes above and beyond. She has received a compliment from a client saying, “she’s very happy” with Vicky and this client continues to en...
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January 05, 2020
Michelle joined our team in February 2020. Michelle always demonstrates discipline and dedication to the fullest and we couldn’t be more happy to have her a part of our Home Helpers team! She exhibits compassion and reliability to our clients. Michelle comments that “she...
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January 04, 2020
Lottie joined our team in November of 2019. However, her experience as a caregiver dates back more than 20 years! She is a great example of commitment and love for the elderly. She truly goes above and beyond when it comes to care for our clients, regardless of whether she i...
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January 03, 2020
Sedaine joined our team in September of 2019. Since starting with Home Helpers, she has never called off (not even once), is always reliable and is like a “busy bee” when she gets to her clients, taking care of everything. She always does excellent work and is dependable...
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January 02, 2020
Upon winning this award, Ursy had only been an employee of Home Helpers for two months. However, she quickly wins over the hearts of her clients and her clients’ families. She always goes above and beyond when providing care. She is always on time and ready to assist with ...
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January 01, 2020
Carol joined our team in January of 2018. Since the very first day, she’s been an excellent caregiver where qualities of being caring and dedicated come very naturally to her. With Carol being a "snowbird" living most of the year in Fort Recovery, OH, she works as part of ...
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December 12, 2019
We are excited to announce our Exceptional Caregiver of the Month for November, Regina. "I love being a caregiver because I enjoy helping people and knowing I can improve their lives. Being a caregiver allows me to work one on one with my clients and I get to learn a lot fro...
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August 08, 2019
We here at Home Helpers are thankful for our compassionate caregiving staff. This month, we would like to recognize our staff member, Debora, as our July 2019 Exceptional Caregiver of the Month!"I love making a difference in the lives of my clients" is what Debora said to th...
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January 11, 2019
We are excited to announce our Exceptional Caregiver of the Month for October, Kamryn! When we asked Kamryn what she liked about being a caregiver, her eyes lit up and she had so much to say. What's most important to Kamryn is that she "makes every client's day special." It ...
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January 10, 2019
We here at Home Helpers are thankful for our compassionate caregiving staff. This month, we would like to recognize our staff member, Heidy, as our August 2019 Exceptional Caregiver of the Month!"I love to learn from clients' life experiences. They have a lot of wisdom, come...
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January 10, 2019
We are excited to announce our Exceptional Caregiver of the Month for September, Barbara. Barbara is a CNA has been a caregiver for over 10 years. She enjoys being a caregiver because she is able to "enhance the quality of life" for her clients that mean so much to her. She ...
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January 07, 2019
We here at Home Helpers are thankful for our compassionate staff. This month, we would like to recognize our staff member, Deirdre, as our June 2019 Exceptional Caregiver of the Month!Deirdre is a retired Registered Nurse that has always found joy and fulfillment in helping ...
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January 07, 2019
This week we are recognizing our staff member, Caridad, as our May 2019 Exceptional Caregiver of the Month!When asked why she likes being a caregiver, she responded "I love helping people. It comes naturally." She became a caregiver about 15 years ago because at one time she...
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January 04, 2019
We here at Home Helpers are thankful for our compassionate staff. This month, we would like to recognize our staff member, Patricia, as our April 2019 Exceptional Caregiver of the Month!“What I like about being a caregiver is that it allows me to help my clients. It makes ...
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January 03, 2019
We here at Home Helpers are thankful for our compassionate caregiving staff. This month, we would like to recognize our staff member, Christina, as our March 2019 Exceptional Caregiver of the Month!"I love the opportunity to connect with my clients," noted Christina. "With t...
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January 11, 2018
As we approach Thanksgiving, we here at Home Helpers are thankful for our compassionate caregiving staff. This month, we would like to recognize our staff member, Maddy, as our November 2018 Exceptional Caregiver of the Month!We would like to thank Maddy for all her hard wor...
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January 09, 2018
Fellow Community Members,Home Helpers is very proud of Brenda, our September 2018 Exceptional Caregiver of the Month!Learn more about Brenda in the press release below.Meet Brenda, the Home Helpers September 2018 Exceptional Caregiver of the MonthIt was very difficult to sho...
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January 07, 2018
It was very difficult to shortlist the candidates and decide who was the caregiver of the month for July. However, we narrowed it down to a few caregivers and then voted internally to decide who the winner was....and it was Valerie.Valerie embodies what it means to be an exc...
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January 08, 2017
It was very difficult to shortlist the candidates and decide who was the caregiver of the month for August. However, we narrowed it down to a few caregivers and then voted internally to decide who the winner was....and it was Stephanie.Stephanie embodies what it means to be ...
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January 10, 2016
It was very difficult to shortlist the candidates and decide who was the caregiver of the month for September. However, we narrowed it down to a few caregivers and then voted internally to decide who the winner was....and it was Ann.
Ann is an exceptional caregiver, working wi...
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Senior Safety
October 28, 2024
As we get older, maintaining balance and strength becomes more difficult, increasing the risk of falls.
Falls are the leading cause of injuries and related fatalities among older adults, according to the CDC. Each year, one in four seniors aged 65 and older experiences a ...
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January 06, 2022
In this video, we'll give you a few tips to help seniors get prepared for hurricane season. This is not going to be an exhaustive list, but more to get you in that mindset of being prepared.
Transcript:
Hey, I'm Jonathan Marsh with Home Helpers. Let's go over a few tips to ma...
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News
September 30, 2024
Participating in the Men Wear Pink Fashion Show on September 14, 2024, by walking the runway was a great honor. The event took place at the Mall at University Town Center (UTC) in Sarasota. The event was full of energy and was more than just a fashion statement. Men Wear Pink Fa...
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Companion Care
September 20, 2024
In our fast-paced world, many seniors and people with disabilities face social isolation. This can significantly impact their overall well-being. The National Institute on Aging reports that social isolation increases the risk of health issues in older adults. These problems inc...
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Home Care
July 25, 2024
Understanding the costs of in-home senior care is essential for planning and making informed decisions. Senior care costs are increasing, so it’s important to know what you might have to pay.
This blog post will discuss the factors that influence the cost of home care provi...
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24-Hour Home Care
January 01, 2024
Sometimes individuals require 24/7 care or Live-In care options to live safely at home. Family caregivers frequently use these options for homebound individuals. These individuals often need assistance with daily activities like bathing, dressing, light housekeeping, meal prepar...
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Home Care Decisions
January 01, 2024
Sometimes individuals require 24/7 care or Live-In care options to live safely at home. Family caregivers frequently use these options for homebound individuals. These individuals often need assistance with daily activities like bathing, dressing, light housekeeping, meal prepar...
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Veterans
January 01, 2024
The VA Community Care Network is a great option for in-home care for veterans of all ages who qualify. This applies to those with both service-connected and non-service-connected disabilities. Through the VA CCN Program, veterans can choose any credentialed agency that provides ...
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Breathing Problems
January 11, 2021
If a senior citizen gets fluid in their lungs, it can turn severe very quickly. Your elderly loved one could feel as if they are drowning from this health problem. It can be scary and it does need to be addressed by medical professionals right away. As a family caregiver, it...
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Stroke
January 10, 2021
Strokes can be a terrifying experience, and they can be very hard on the body, especially for a senior. Not everyone knows about strokes, what to do when one occurs, or what to do after a stroke happens. This is when in-home care can be a huge help for seniors trying to age ...
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