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September 12, 2025
On Friday, September 12th, Walsh University (WU) in North Canton hosted a Push-Ups for Veterans Suicide Awareness event to shine a spotlight on veterans’ mental health.WU touts, “Every day, 22 veterans lose their lives to suicide—a reminder that the wounds of service are n...
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August 15, 2025
Wellness is a connection of paths: knowledge and action – Joshua Holtz
Of course, we know what wellness is, because Damey is a nurse, and we’re in the business of Making Life Easier™ for our senior clients at Home Helpers, ...
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July 16, 2025
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...
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June 11, 2025
“Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that's triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event,” expla...
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May 14, 2025
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 vehicl...
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April 16, 2025
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 P...
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March 19, 2025
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 e...
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February 18, 2025
Most everyone knows someone who has dealt with a heart condition, be it high blood pressure (hypertension), heart attack, cardiovascular disease (CVD), or stroke. I say this because Damey and I have family and friends with heart issues, and we have consulted with Home Helpers cl...
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January 15, 2025
Damey and I, as well as our care team at Home Helpers, have experience helping seniors who have endured nasty falls and injurious accidents in their bathrooms.
According to the Ohio Department of Aging (ODA), “Our bodies change as we age, but often our homes do not. As a re...
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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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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
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
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
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
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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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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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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