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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...

Examining PTSD Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Treatment in Ohio

“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,” explains the Mayo Clinic. Having served in the United States military, I hold a special place in...

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...

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...

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...

Examining Heart Health in Ohio

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 clients, many of whom take medications for or have undergone...

8 Ways to Improve Bathroom Safety for Seniors

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 result, it can become harder or...

10 Ways to Keep the Holidays Fun & Festive for Seniors

The holidays can be stressful. There’s the decorating, shopping, wrapping, and event planning to gather family and friends together to celebrate with gifts, food, fun, and fellowship. Throw in a few holiday parties, and Christmas will be here in no time! Stress is usually amplified for family and professional caregivers because they not only have...

7 Tips to Successfully Manage Diabetes this Holiday Season

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 considerations, like diabetes, all year round, but especially during the...