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How You Handle Your Senior’s Desire to Keep Driving Is Important

You may already know that your elderly family member really shouldn’t be driving any longer, but that doesn’t mean that she agrees. In fact, she may have a dramatically different interpretation of events. How you and she deal with that disagreement really does matter quite a bit more than you think. As much as you...

Home Helpers of Bradenton Recognizes Exceptional Caregivers at the 2020 Tampa Bay Exceptional Caregiver of the Year Awards Banquet

On January 25th, over 50 local senior home care providers were recognized for their exceptional service to the Bay area’s senior community at the 1st Annual Tampa Bay Exceptional Caregiver of Year Awards. At the awards banquet, six Home Helpers franchises serving 4 Bay area counties presented the Exceptional Caregiver of the Year Award for...

Making Softer Foods Appealing Is Easier Than You'd Think

Tooth loss is one reason your dad may need softer foods. After a stroke, softer foods might be necessary if swallowing becomes difficult. People with dementia also have a harder time with chewing and swallowing. Softer foods can seem unappealing, but they don’t have to be. Meals with softer foods can be visually appealing and...

Meet Our January 2020 Caregiver of the Month: Carol

Carol joined our team in January of 2018. Since the very first day, she’s been an excellent caregiver where qualities of being caring and dedicated come very naturally to her. With Carol being a “snowbird” living most of the year in Fort Recovery, OH, she works as part of the Home Helpers team during our...

A Doctor's Take on What Caregivers Need Most

Dr. Arthur Kleinman’s memoir takes a close look at what’s missing in most family caregiver’s lives. The Soul of Care: The Moral Education of a Husband and a Doctor is the doctor’s look at his experience as his wife’s caregiver. While he is a psychiatrist, all of his medical training and time spent with patients...

Business Spotlight: Get Your Taxes Started Early With Help From Michelle Tourjee, CPA

You may want to put off your tax preparation until the last minute, but Bradenton CPA Michelle Tourjee of Michelle Tourjee CPA Tax Services, LLC, recommends a different approach in 2020: Start early! By starting early, you can work out any questions that might arise and avoid the rush that comes as the tax due...

Stress and Sadness Don’t Have to Lead to Illness

Have you ever heard of someone dying of a broken heart? According to experts, it’s a very real thing. The stress caused by the loss of loved ones, or even beloved pets, can place enough strain on the body to cause real physical problems. In addition, according to WebMD, broken heart syndrome can also occur...

Meet Regina, Our November 2019 Exceptional Caregiver of the Month

We are excited to announce our Exceptional Caregiver of the Month for November, Regina. “I love being a caregiver because I enjoy helping people and knowing I can improve their lives. Being a caregiver allows me to work one on one with my clients and I get to learn a lot from their experiences,” said...

Meet Debora, Our July 2019 Exceptional Caregiver of the Month

We here at Home Helpers are thankful for our compassionate caregiving staff. This month, we would like to recognize our staff member, Debora, as our July 2019 Exceptional Caregiver of the Month! “I love making a difference in the lives of my clients” is what Debora said to the office staff when she recently came...