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Home Helpers is Making Life Easier® for Seniors to Maintain Independence
As a United States Veteran, July 4th, aka Independence Day, has always been a day of reverence and celebration for Damey and me. Like most Americans, we get together with our family and friends to swim, play games, and grill out before our local fireworks display. However, we are both aware that many seniors who...
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BE FAST When Stroke is Suspected to Hasten Successful Outcomes
On the cusp of her 50th birthday, a woman awakened overnight, entered the master bathroom, and suddenly lost her balance, knocking everything off the vanity. Her husband rushed into the room to find his wife on the floor. After a speedy assessment, he helped her to his vehicle and rushed her to the emergency room...
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Parkinson’s Disease is Progressive and Perplexing
Parkinson’s disease looks different for each individual diagnosed. From the onset through the various stages, aging adults with PD experience specific symptoms and cognitive decline over the course of months and years. One of our clients at Home Helpers was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2018. He was able to maintain his weekly routines, which...
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Proper Nutrition for Seniors Requires Healthy Choices
One of the most common characteristics among seniors is a lack of appetite. Aging adults sustain metabolic and sensory changes that impact digestion and taste, making eating seem more like a chore than a satisfying dining experience. The caregivers at Home Helpers routinely express their concerns when the seniors they assist don’t eat well or...
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Losing Caregiver Guilt and Living at Peace
If you are feeling a bit guilty when it comes to taking care of your older loved ones, you are not alone. Negative emotions are quite common as you walk the caregiving process, and it’s important to know what to do with those emotions as they come up. On top of feeling negative emotions, it’s...
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