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Why Does Your Senior Feel Exercise Is Impossible Now?

You and your elderly family member might have gone some rounds about whether exercise is right for her or not. There are definitely some big benefits to exercising for older adults, and it’s a good idea to talk to her doctor about how exercise can specifically benefit your senior. It’s Too Late to Be an...

Meet Our September 2020 Caregiver of the Month: Angie

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 when she...

Five Tips for Healthier Living to Boost Memory

Keeping your elderly family member’s memory working at top speed might not feel as possible as it once did. But the key can be brain health, and supporting your aging family member’s brain health might be easier than you thought. Work on Reducing Stress It might seem as if your senior shouldn’t have all that...

Senior Citizens and Obesity: What Should You Know?

Obesity is more common than you might think in people who are 65 and older. It is important to know that senior citizens who are obese are at a higher risk for stroke, heart disease, and other health issues. The good news is that you can help your elderly loved one by encouraging them to...

Meet Our August 2020 Caregiver of the Month: Toni

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 enjoy the time she spends with...

Six Senior Care Services Your Parents Need When Mobility Changes

If you’ve noticed your mom and dad are having a harder time getting around the house or climbing up and down the stairs, it’s time to take their safety into consideration. You or another family member could help, but it will impact your work schedules and personal time. Senior care is helpful at making sure...

Parkinson’s Care Tips You Can Use with Your Elderly Loved One

Is your elderly loved one suffering from Parkinson’s disease? If so, as a family caregiver, you will need to learn all you can about the disease. As you may already know, this disease affects the nervous system, and eventually, it can cause immobility. This is why learning all you can about the disease and how...

Five Reasons to Add Blueberries to Your Dad's Daily Diet

National Blueberry Month takes place each July. Blueberries are one of the best fruits to have on hand. Here’s why your dad should be adding blueberries to his daily diet. Boost Fiber Intake With Just a Cup One cup of blueberries has 14 percent of the recommended intake for fiber. Fiber is important for several...

How Often Should Your Dad See His Dentist?

The American Dental Association reports that more than 21 percent of U.S. adults haven’t been to the dentist in more than three years. Just over half go once every six months. Ideally, dentists want to see patients twice a year, but gum disease increases that. If your dad hasn’t been to the dentist in a...