Community Blog

Meet Ana Guillermo-Santiago: New Community Liaison

We’re very pleased to announce that Ana Guillermo-Santiago has joined our senior care team as our Community Liaison. Ana brings over 25 years of management experience working for one of the largest healthcare systems in the United States and managing a senior wellness center that served over 6,000 local Manatee County residents. As Community Liaison,...

Part 2: How to Pay for Long Term Care | Elder Law & Planning

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 the best options to pay for long term care without losing all of your assets in the process. This is part 2 of a 3-part video series answering frequently asked questions...

Celebrating Ramona: One of the Top 300

Home Helpers Home Care of Bradenton announced on Thursday, September 8, 2022, that Ramona Standing was nominated for the Home Care Association of America (HCAOA) 2022 Caregiver of the Year Award. Ms. Standing is among the top 300 home caregivers nominated from home care agencies all across the country. This national program recognizes the top...

What Does "Level of Care" Mean in Assisted Living?

During National Assisted Living Week (September 11-17, 2022), we’re reaching out all week to local experts to answer frequently asked questions about assisted living. Join us for today’s episode of Home Helpers Water Cooler Chat for a brief chat with community relations specialist, Sammy Jo Munding of Discovery Village At Sarasota Bay. Thank you, Sammy...

Choosing the Right Assisted Living Community

In this blog, we discuss how to choose an assisted living community. We thank Heather Cartright-Tetrault for her valuable input on this article. She serves as the owner and senior care advisor of My Care Finders. Choosing the Right Assisted Living Community Understanding Your Options Many senior living communities are available, making the selection process...

A Day in Assisted Living: What to Expect

During National Assisted Living Week (September 11-17, 2022), we’re reaching out all week to local experts to answer frequently asked questions about assisted living. Join us for today’s episode of Home Helpers Water Cooler Chat for a brief chat with sales director Samantha Lefebvre of Windsor Reflections. Thank you, Samantha, for assisting us in providing...

Independent vs Assisted Living & Memory Care-Key Differences

During National Assisted Living Week (September 11-17, 2022), we’re reaching out all week to local experts to answer frequently asked questions about assisted living. Join us for today’s episode of Home Helpers Water Cooler Chat for a brief chat with sales counselor Gina Brockman of Water’s Edge of Bradenton. Thank you, Gina, for assisting us...

Transitioning to Assisted Living: A Guide For New Residents

During National Assisted Living Week (September 11-17, 2022), we’re reaching out all week to local experts to answer frequently asked questions about assisted living. Join us for today’s episode of Home Helpers Water Cooler Chat for a brief chat with sales director Theresa Capuano-Scott of Brookdale Palma Sola. Thank you, Theresa, for assisting us in...

Veterans & Spouses: Financial Aid for Long Term Care (Pt. 3)

Join us for today’s episode of Home Helpers Water Cooler Chat where local expert and VA-accredited elder law attorney, Michelangelo Mortellaro of Mortellaro Law, discusses the VA Aid & Attendance Pension benefit that helps Veterans and their spouses pay for in-home care, assisted living, and memory care. With Veterans being eligible for a maximum benefit...