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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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