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Meet Our July 2020 Caregiver of the Month: Tammy

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, therefore, is able to adapt and provide the...

What Makes Air Quality Better for Someone with COPD?

One of the things your elderly family member needs to consider more often if she’s got COPD is the air quality, particularly in her own home. Poor air quality can lead to greater problems with her breathing, which is something you both want to avoid. Get Rid of Smoke Smoke is a huge trigger for...

Meet Our June 2020 Caregiver of the Month: Vicky

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 enjoy her exceptional care. Vicky hopes to “bring...

Our May 2020 Exceptional Caregiver of the Month is Michelle!

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 enjoys the people (she works with)…she enjoys making that little difference...

Meet Our April 2020 Caregiver of the Month: Lottie

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 is providing care for her...

March 2020 Exceptional Caregiver of the Month

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 and caring. “It is a pleasure to...

Have You Thought Much About Your Retirement After Being a Family Caregiver?

It’s easy to focus your attention on providing the care your mom and dad need. Some people become so involved in that care that they lose track of the future. Have you considered what you’re forgoing to provide that care? What will happen during your own retirement? The average Social Security benefit is just over...

Helping Seniors to Prevent AFib

Atrial fibrillation, often called AFib for short, is a condition that causes the heart to beat in an irregular fashion. It may beat too quickly or erratically. People who suffer from AFib are at a greater risk for serious heart problems, like stroke or heart failure. The good news is that your aging relative can...

Meet Our February 2020 Caregiver of the Month: Ursy

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 anything her clients need. She is...