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November 12, 2024
When it comes to the upcoming holiday season, my initial thoughts are of family, fellowship, fun, and FOOD! I love the special foods we prepare and devour only during the holidays.
However, many people, young and old, must adhere to dietary restrictions due to physical consid...
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October 16, 2024
People usually associate October with Halloween and the colors of orange and black. However, pink is a more important color in October because it signifies the recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
“Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in our commun...
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October 01, 2023
As soon as we begin the month of October, we are encouraged to “think pink” in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Based on current statistics, Damey and I agree that breast cancer awareness is vital to survival.According to BreastCancer.org, “Breast cancer a...
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Senior Care
November 12, 2024
When it comes to the upcoming holiday season, my initial thoughts are of family, fellowship, fun, and FOOD! I love the special foods we prepare and devour only during the holidays.
However, many people, young and old, must adhere to dietary restrictions due to physical consid...
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August 13, 2024
The family of a senior woman with dementia was very concerned about their loved one living alone in Canton, so they contacted us at Home Helpers®. Damey met with them for a free assessment, and they discussed the home care services we offer to create a customized care plan with...
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March 01, 2020
Caregivers these days suffer from something known as compassion fatigue and burnout. While you may not have heard these terms before, they are very real, and you might identify with them as we continue to live in a state of emergency due to Covid-19. Just how do you stay pos...
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March 01, 2020
These are scary times, but as with any type of pandemic, knowledge is power. How do you cope with COVID-19 as a senior? We have some tips for you that will leave you empowered and encouraged, so keep reading!Everyone needs social time with loved ones, yet it seems that is ex...
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March 01, 2020
How to Protect Yourself from CoronavirusOf people who are at risk, seniors and people who have severe chronic medical conditions like heart, lung or kidney disease are at the highest level of vulnerability to the virus. This higher risk is mainly due to compromised immune sy...
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March 01, 2020
Although dementia is most commonly diagnosed in seniors, it can also happen to middle-aged people, as well as those who have suffered a brain injury. Many people still go on to live long lives after diagnosis, so it’s important to understand the condition and how you can t...
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March 01, 2020
If you have a loved one with dementia, you probably already know how frustrating it can be to communicate sometimes. Limited understanding and cognitive decline can be very overwhelming for both the patient and the caregiver, but there are ways to make it easier. Here are so...
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February 01, 2020
Your heart is where your life is! A healthy heart beats between 60-90 beats per minute and that may slow down a little as we age. That means your heart could eat more than 140,000 times each day! It’s crazy to think that the organ we depend on for the very breath of life i...
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February 01, 2020
Are you one of the millions of Americans who think that tumbles and falls are just par for the course in older adults? The truth is, falling can be devastating for seniors and should be prevented at all costs. It’s not normal to fall and no matter how old you are, there ar...
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February 01, 2020
It is never easy to have a conversation with a senior loved one that has to do with giving up the keys to the car for good. After all, driving represents independence and freedom for most people, so it can be really difficult to know when the time is right to ask your loved ...
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January 01, 2020
These days it seems that robocalls are just a part of daily life that we have to contend with. While it might seem easy to you and I to read through the calls and emails that are obvious scams, it’s not always so easy for seniors. They may not deal with technology enough t...
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December 01, 2019
It can be a tough decision to move an aging parent into your home, but once the decision is made, there are some things you can do to make the process as easy as possible. Here are some tips to help you plan for the big move.Assess the Way They Currently LiveYou may not noti...
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October 01, 2019
It’s tough for anyone living with a chronic disease, but it seems even more challenging when it’s a senior loved one who has worked hard to raise a family and are now faced with sickness. If you are a caregiver for an older adult in your life, you already know how import...
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October 01, 2019
We all want to live long and healthy lives! As adults, we desire to do all we can to help our parents age well and gracefully. This may be going along beautifully until a health crisis or some other stressful event happens. What to do next? How do we give our aging parents t...
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July 01, 2019
If an elderly loved one in your life needs advanced care, you may be wondering about the differences between in-home care services and nursing home care. In this article, we’ll look at these two options and help you determine which care plan is right for your loved on...
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July 01, 2019
It’s a lost art to embrace the aging process with grace and poise. The truth is, we go through many difficult changes as we grow older, and many of us see a decline in our health as we age, simply because we don’t know how to deal with all the changes of aging in a healt...
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May 01, 2019
Have you ever heard the phrase, “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks?” Many seniors start worrying that they are losing memory and cognitive thinking skills as they age, and many of them think it just comes with growing older. To some degree, that can be true, but ho...
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March 01, 2019
Have you ever heard of a TIA? It is an abbreviation for “transient ischemic attack” that refers to having a “mini-stroke.” If the older adult in your life suddenly seems out of sorts or acts in a bizarre way, they may be experiencing a mini-stroke. They are more comm...
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January 01, 2019
We all get a little anxious at times. That just comes with being human! But what about senior adults? Do they deal with more anxiety than usual? How do you help them work through their anxiety? Read on.What Is Anxiety?True anxiety disorders can be very debilitating. There’...
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October 01, 2018
Helping your senior loved one through surgery can be a daunting task, but also a labor of love. As with anything else that comes with aging in place, post-op recovery takes special planning to ensure the comfort of everyone involved.If you are a caretaker for an older adult,...
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Senior Safety
November 12, 2024
When it comes to the upcoming holiday season, my initial thoughts are of family, fellowship, fun, and FOOD! I love the special foods we prepare and devour only during the holidays.
However, many people, young and old, must adhere to dietary restrictions due to physical consid...
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24-Hour Home Care
August 13, 2024
The family of a senior woman with dementia was very concerned about their loved one living alone in Canton, so they contacted us at Home Helpers®. Damey met with them for a free assessment, and they discussed the home care services we offer to create a customized care plan with...
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Senior Health
August 13, 2024
The family of a senior woman with dementia was very concerned about their loved one living alone in Canton, so they contacted us at Home Helpers®. Damey met with them for a free assessment, and they discussed the home care services we offer to create a customized care plan with...
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June 11, 2024
Most men do not rush to the doctor every time they experience an ache, pain, or randomsymptom. Many men fear what the doctor might diagnose, or they choose to minimize theimportance of seeing their provider due to sensitive issues, busy schedules, macho attitudes, orall of the a...
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Senior Empowerment
July 10, 2024
Damey and I hope you all had a safe, fun, and festive Independence Day, on July 4th! We always enjoy celebrating this commemorative day with our family, friends, and furbabies.
Unfortunately, many seniors living alone in the Canton, Ohio area, or those with physical or mental...
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Men's Health
June 11, 2024
Most men do not rush to the doctor every time they experience an ache, pain, or randomsymptom. Many men fear what the doctor might diagnose, or they choose to minimize theimportance of seeing their provider due to sensitive issues, busy schedules, macho attitudes, orall of the a...
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Brain Health
May 13, 2024
May is National Stroke Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to review more about stroke and what you should do in the event you or someone you love suffers a stroke.
A stroke is a disease that affects the blood vessels that lead to the brain and those that are containe...
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brain injury
May 13, 2024
May is National Stroke Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to review more about stroke and what you should do in the event you or someone you love suffers a stroke.
A stroke is a disease that affects the blood vessels that lead to the brain and those that are containe...
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Care Tips
May 13, 2024
May is National Stroke Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to review more about stroke and what you should do in the event you or someone you love suffers a stroke.
A stroke is a disease that affects the blood vessels that lead to the brain and those that are containe...
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Stroke
May 13, 2024
May is National Stroke Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to review more about stroke and what you should do in the event you or someone you love suffers a stroke.
A stroke is a disease that affects the blood vessels that lead to the brain and those that are containe...
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May 01, 2023
The younger sister of a friend of ours in Kentucky suffered a stroke in the wee hours of the morning two days before Thanksgiving. She had gotten up during the night and her right leg lost feeling. She collapsed, clearing everything from the vanity in the master bathroom. Th...
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May 01, 2022
Being in the home healthcare industry, I have had numerous opportunities to provide caregiver support to survivors of stroke. Some of our clients have had minimal challenges to overcome, while others were impacted much more seriously.You probably know someone who has suffere...
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Alzheimer's Care
February 01, 2024
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 involv...
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January 01, 2024
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 thing...
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December 01, 2023
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 Publi...
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January 01, 2023
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 ...
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December 01, 2022
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 ...
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September 01, 2022
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 o...
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August 01, 2022
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 impairmen...
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July 01, 2022
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 i...
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June 01, 2022
Like most men, I am not one to run to the doctor for every ache, pain, or symptom I experience. However, being married to a nurse is certainly a bonus when maladies arise! If I’m not feeling well, I address my concerns with Damey before making an appointment to see my phys...
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March 01, 2022
Welcome to Home Helpers® Home Care Canton, OH! My name is Brian Heckman, and my wife Damey and I are the proud owners and providers of in-home care for seniors and those with disabilities, illness, or recovering from injury or surgery who need a helping hand.Our Home H...
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Veterans
November 01, 2023
As a Veteran of the United States Army, myself, Veterans Day is quite meaningful to Damey and me. I am proud of my military service and honor those with whom I served, those who made the ultimate sacrifice, and the myriad of military men and women who served before me. Thank...
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Parkinson's Disease
April 01, 2023
You may or may not know anyone who has Parkinson’s Disease (PD), but you have likely heard of a famous actor who received a PD diagnosis more than 30 years ago. Michael J. Fox was starring in the television show Family Ties, where he met and married his wife, Tracy Pollan,...
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Alzheimer's and Dementia Side Effects
November 01, 2022
We get many calls in our office with inquiries from family members about specialized care services on behalf of their senior loved ones in the Canton, OH area with some level of cognitive decline or full-blown diagnoses of Alzheimer’s disease or some form of dementia.Cogni...
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Health Issues
October 01, 2022
Damey and I recently read about someone who had postponed her mammogram due to the COVID pandemic and had been diagnosed with breast cancer. As she shared the terrifying moments of receiving the diagnosis and the subsequent chemotherapy, she was adamant that no woman put off...
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Caregivers
January 01, 2020
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 nega...
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Alzheimers
January 01, 2020
A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s can be frightening to everyone. Not only does it create memory loss, but also makes any communication at all very difficult as the disease progresses. If you have a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, we know this can be a scary tim...
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December 01, 2019
Alzheimer’s Disease presents many challenges, not the least of which is something called sundowning—a period in the late day/early evening when agitation or irritability can set in for no apparent reason. Confusion tends to worsen as the sun goes down, hence the name. Th...
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