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Celebrating Deborah: Our October 2021 Exceptional Caregiver

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”, “compassionate”, “attentive”, and simply “a friend”. Deborah always wants to go...

Seniors and Fluid in the Lungs: What Do You Need to Know?

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 is important to learn...

How To Introduce An Exercise Program To Your Senior

Regular exercise is needed by the body at all ages. In old age, it is even more important to exercise to maintain a healthy physique. Routine exercise reduces mortality and reduces chronic diseases. Your senior is more prone to infections and health issues, as the immune system weakens with old age. However, you can help...

2021 Exceptional Caregiver of the Year: Winners & Finalists

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., they were each named as one of the 20 finalists for Exceptional Caregiver...

Celebrating Marie: Our September 2021 Exceptional Caregiver

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 time, never misses any of her shifts, and we know...

Learning More About Stroke on World Stroke Day

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 in place....

Home Helpers Welcomes New Care Coordinator, Ramona Standing

We’re very pleased to announce that Ramona Standing has joined our admin team as a Care Coordinator. In her new position as Recruiter, her primary responsibilities include overseeing the Home Helpers “At Your Service” Concierge Program at select local senior communities in Manatee County. Please join us in congratulating Ramona on her new position! Below...

Celebrating Naomie: Our August 2021 Exceptional Caregiver

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 she arrives at their homes. Naomie understands...

How to Provide the Best Care to Your Elderly Loved One

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, this guide will help...