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Why Are More Families Choosing 24-Hour Monitoring for Aging Loved Ones in Stark and Portage Counties?

As more older adults choose to age in place, families are looking for ways to help them remain safe, independent, and connected without sacrificing their privacy. While many seniors thrive at home, unexpected falls, medical emergencies, or periods of confusion can happen at any time—day or night. That’s why more families are turning to 24-hour...

How Can In-Home Care Improve the Quality of Life for Seniors Living with Chronic Diseases in Stark and Portage Counties?

Chronic Disease Awareness Month is an important reminder that millions of older adults in America live every day with long-term health conditions that require ongoing management, support, and lifestyle adjustments. While chronic diseases can create physical, emotional, and social challenges, they do not have to prevent seniors from enjoying fulfilling, meaningful, and independent lives. For...

Are the Senior Men You Love Putting Their Health Last? Here’s How to Help Senior Men Thrive in the Canton Area

June is Men’s Health Awareness Month—a time dedicated to raising awareness about the unique health challenges men face and encouraging proactive steps toward healthier living. For senior men in Stark and Portage Counties, prioritizing health becomes even more critical, as aging can bring increased risks for chronic conditions, mobility limitations, and social isolation. Why Men’s...

Should Aging Adults in Stark County Get Screened for Colorectal Cancer?

After a caregiver at Home Helpers lost a beloved, elderly aunt after a short battle with colorectal cancer late last year, Damey and I decided to learn more about the condition and how it impacts families in the Canton, OH area. Colorectal cancer remains one of the most common and preventable cancers in the United...

3 Most Effective Ways to Prevent Cancer in Canton, Ohio

During the time Damey and I have owned our Home Helpers franchise, we have had the privilege of helping many clients who battled cancer. Some clients fared well during and after treatment, while others did not have successful outcomes. February is Cancer Prevention Month, so we want to share valuable information about the three most...

Glaucoma is the Thief of Sight for Aging Adults

Glaucoma is the Thief of Sight for Aging Adults A private caregiver Damey and I know told us about two recent visits she had to her optometrist. The first appointment consisted of a series of tests using sophisticated diagnostic equipment to check her field of vision and capture images of her inner eyes and optic...

Notice Senior Needs this Holiday Season

The holidays can be difficult for seniors living alone in the Stark County area. Days are shorter, nights are longer, and the weather can be downright frightful! Family gatherings that include senior loved ones tend to lift their spirits with good food, fellowship, and fun activities, especially when children are involved. They also serve as...

Alzheimer’s Disease and Available Resources in the Canton, Ohio Area

As the owners of Home Helpers, an in-home care agency serving the Canton, OH, area, Damey and I have met many families who have loved ones diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) or another form of dementia. These conditions gradually worsen over time and often require resources and assistance. Because November is National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month,...

Early Detection of Breast Cancer Can Prevent Negative Outcomes

A private caregiver we know was telling Damey and me about several friends of hers who had been diagnosed with breast cancer over the last few years. Two were in their 60s, and another was in her early 50s, and all had been diagnosed after they had detected lumps in their breasts during self-exams and...