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September is National Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month

September is National Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month. Unless you’ve had a loved one who has suffered from a traumatic brain injury, or TBI, you may not have thought much about what these are exactly. Here are a few interesting facts: A traumatic brain injury is caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the...

2019 Exceptional Caregiver of the Year

Nominate an Exceptional Caregiver Starting July 25! NOMINATIONS ACCEPTED THROUGH SEPTEMBER 7, 2018 We’ve made it easier than ever to nominate your Exceptional Caregiver! Through your nominations, five Regional Winners will win a trip to New Orleans for the 2019 Home Helpers® Home Care National Conference and our 2019 Exceptional Caregiver of the Year will...

August Is Gastroparesis Awareness Month

August is Gastroparesis Awareness Month. If you don’t know what gastroparesis is, don’t worry—you’re not alone. One purpose of having a Gastroparesis Awareness Month is to bring attention to this difficult-to-manage condition. Here are answers to some commonly asked questions about gastroparesis, to help broaden your awareness and understanding. What is gastroparesis? Gastroparesis is a...

Community Spotlight: Hudson Harbor Chiropractic and the Benefits of Chiropractic Care

Ouch! Many of us live with chronic pain—be it from poor posture, excessive smart phone use, accidents, or athletics. You may try different treatments for your chronic pain—some that work, and some that don’t. One thing you may want to try is chiropractic care from Hudson Harbor Chiropractic in Bradenton. As a chiropractic physician, Dr....

A Comparison of Home Care Provider Types in Florida

There are a variety of home care providers in Florida, and they are capable of different levels of care. If you have a loved one in need of home care, you’ll want to make sure you match the right kind of provider with your loved one’s needs. The Florida Home Care Guide, published by Home...

Meet Valerie, our July 2018 Caregiver of the Month

It was very difficult to shortlist the candidates and decide who was the caregiver of the month for July. However, we narrowed it down to a few caregivers and then voted internally to decide who the winner was….and it was Valerie. Valerie embodies what it means to be an exceptional caregiver. Each and every day,...

Community Spotlight: Dr. Karen Draper of The Hearing Spa

What do you think of when you hear the words “hearing aid”? Do you think of a bulky accessory on the back of your ear that’s hard to operate? The truth is that today’s hearing aids are lighter and more discreet than ever. Hearing loss is often occurs as we get older, so that means...

Medication Hacks: Tips to reduce medication errors and save money

It’s scary how easily a medication error can happen. You might take the wrong pill at the wrong time, or you might take too much of a medicine. You could also stop using a medication because you feel better when you actually should continue to use it. What’s scary is that medication errors can lead...

What Is Home Care and How Does It Differ from Other Care in the Home?

When searching for home care, you may find a lot of terminology that can be confusing. In reality, not all types of home care are equal. According to the Florida Home Care Guide, published by Home Helpers, here are just some of terms you may hear when searching for information on home care: • in-home...