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Meet Our 2020 Exceptional Caregiver Award Finalists

It would be impossible to offer Exceptional Care to our Home Helpers of Bradenton clients and their families if we did not have Exceptional Caregivers leading the way! This year marks the sixth year where Home Helpers has celebrated our caregivers with Exceptional Caregiver Awards and the 2nd year of our participation in the Greater...

What is Osteoarthritis?

“Arthritis” is a general term referring to joint pain, swelling, stiffness or disease. There are actually over 100 different kinds of arthritis, affecting over 50 million adults in the US. Rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and gout are common types, but the most widespread is osteoarthritis, which accounts for more than half of all cases. Osteoarthritis:...

Why I Like Being a Caregiver at Home Helpers

Though not always the easiest of jobs, caregiving and being part of a senior care team can be extremely rewarding. Being part of a team at a senior care agency also allows you to be part of a larger effort in your community where you play a part in helping hundreds of individuals, both those...

Why Is it Important for Your Dad to Have Company While He Eats?

Go back in time. For most families, a large family meal was the norm. Often held on a Sunday after church, parents and children would head to a grandparents’ house for a meal several helped put together. Aunts and uncles, cousins, brothers and sisters, parents, and grandparents spent the afternoon playing games, singing songs, eating...

CONGRATULATIONS TO BARBARA, HOME HELPERS OF BRADENTON 2020 EXCEPTIONAL CAREGIVER OF THE YEAR!

We are so proud of Barbara who recently received our 2020 Exceptional Caregiver of the Year Award. Please join us in congratulating Barbara on this accomplishment. Below is a recent press release that was shared with local media outlets. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Home Helpers of Bradenton Awards Barbara Smith with the 2020 Exceptional Caregiver of...

Meet Our New Community Liaison: Daphne Cardona

We’re very pleased to announce that Daphne Cardona has recently transitioned to the role of Community Liaison. Daphne previously worked in our business office as a Care Coordinator prior to accepting her new position. As Community Liason, her primary responsibility will be developing and maintaining relationships/partnerships within the community and promoting the agency’s services. Please...

Four Things Your Senior Can Do Now to Lessen Her Dementia Risk

Lots of older adults are worried about the possibility of developing dementia, but there might still be something your senior can do to lower her risk. There are lifestyle factors that your elderly family member can control, and these can also play into her risk of developing dementia symptoms. Stay or Become Active Exercise does...

Home Helpers of Bradenton November 2020 Caregiver of the Month: Lori

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 beyond. These qualities allow for clients and...

Five Tips for Making Sure Bath Time Is Safe

January’s Bath Safety Month is a good time to stop and think about ways to make baths safer for your mom. She loves soaking in the tub, but her health has changed. She fell last time so you have to consider her safety. What do you do to make bath time safer? Install Grab Bars...