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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,...

Foods Seniors Should Choose or Exclude for Better Heart Health

Food serves as fuel for our bodies and minds, and it is one of the most crucial elements of life for everyone. However, there are foods seniors should choose or exclude for better heart health. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute says, “Heart-healthy eating involves choosing certain foods, such as fruits and vegetables, while...

5 Solutions for a Safer Bathroom Environment for Seniors

The mother of a caregiver we know contracted COVID the weekend before Christmas 2023. Because the woman has COPD and other cardiovascular issues, her symptoms were amplified, and she experienced difficulty breathing, a persistent cough, and extreme fatigue, among other things. Her daughter, the caregiver, was out of state visiting her in-laws over the holidays,...

Look for 6 Signs of Loneliness Among Seniors in the Canton OH Area

Earlier this year, the U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, issued an 85-page report about an epidemic of loneliness that plagues young people, adults, and seniors. In our line of work, we can sadly attest that this is an accurate assessment. In fact, on the National Public Radio (NPR) program, All Things Considered, hosted by...

5 Ways Bathrooms Can Be Made Safer for Seniors

Damey and I heard from a caregiver friend recently, and she mentioned having taken on a new client in his early 90s, who is showing signs of “giving up.” Last year, his best friend and golf buddy passed away, and the gentleman gave up the game he enjoyed so much and the social experience of...

10 Helpful Hints for Making Holidays Happier Days for Seniors

Let’s face it. The holidays can be stressful. There’s the decorating, shopping, wrapping, and event planning to gather family and friends together to celebrate the reason for the season with gifts, food, fun, and fellowship. Throw in a few holiday parties, and Christmas arrives in a flash! This stress is usually amplified for family and...

5 Free Ways to Send a Senior a Smile

In August, Home Helpers corporate launched a campaign called Send a Senior a Smile in an effort to spread more love and kindness to aging adults across the country. While our professional caregivers are experts at bringing smiles to the faces of seniors on a daily basis, it occurred to Damey and me that many...

Keeping an Eye on Seniors and Their Visual Health

While Damey and I were driving to the post office the other day, I noticed a woman tapping a white cane walking alone on the sidewalk. She was simply going about her day, as we were, but she was faced with bigger challenges than we would encounter due to her visual impairment. We began discussing...

Home Helpers Delivers Necessary Support for Senior Independence

As America’s Independence Day has come and gone, we feel confident saying that Americans appreciate the freedoms and liberties we have to live our lives the way we choose. In our business, though, the focus is on ways Home Helpers can deliver necessary support for senior independence, because seniors may not always have the benefit...