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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...

Aultman’s Breast Care Center Specializes in Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment in Canton, OH

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 community and the nation. Breast cancer survivors make up the largest survivor group...

Professional Dietary Pointers that Promote Prostate Health

If there is one area of medical concern that is exclusive to men, it is prostate health. My wife and nurse, Damey, is adamant that I see my doctor for routine tests and screenings because we both have known men in our personal and professional lives who have dealt with a variety of medical issues,...

24-Hour Monitoring Service Adds a Level of Protection for Seniors in Canton, OH               

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 the specialized services she would...

Home Helpers Protects and Supports Senior Independence

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 health conditions, were unable to celebrate with loved ones,...

4 Vital Tips to Support Men’s Health

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 above. I could’ve been one of those men, but...

Be Aware of Signs of Stroke and BE FAST When Stroke Strikes

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 contained within the brain....