Community Blog

Need Home Care?

"*" indicates required fields

Name*

Phone Number*

Address Where Care is Needed*

Email*

Relationship To Person Needing Care*

When would you like care to begin?*

Consent

I agree to participate in our SMS texting program and agree to its terms and conditions. By agreeing to the terms and conditions, you consent to receive recurring SMS messages from Home Helpers® Home Care and its franchisees to the provided mobile number. Message frequency may vary and may include appointment reminders, employment offers, follow-up messages regarding services provided, promotions or offers (if applicable). Message & data rates may apply. To end SMS messaging simply reply STOP to our messages. Reply HELP for info.

This field is hidden when viewing the form

Address Where Care is Needed

Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Your Blog For Trusted In-Home Care Information

An older man with gray hair is sneezing or about to sneeze, holding a tissue in one hand, with his eyes closed and mouth open, against a plain white background.

How Do Seasonal Allergies Affect Aging Adults in Florida?

For many people across the country, seasonal allergies arrive in the spring and fade by early summer. In Florida, however, allergies can linger nearly year-round. Warm temperatures, high humidity, and a wide variety of flowering plants mean allergens are often present in every season. For older adults, seasonal allergies can be more than just a...

An older woman smiles as she helps an older man drink from a water bottle outdoors on a sunny day, with green trees and grass in the background.

Protecting Kidney Health in West Pasco and Pinellas Counties

Living in the beautiful Clearwater area, we have an abundance of sunshine and warm weather to support active lifestyles. But our climate also brings unique health considerations, especially when it comes to kidney health. At Home Helpers Clearwater, we work closely with seniors and families who are managing urinary tract infections (UTIs), kidney disease, chronic...

A patient in a hospital gown sits on an exam bed, facing a smiling healthcare worker in scrubs and gloves. Another staff member is working in the background by a counter in a bright medical room.

Caring for Your Colon with Cancer Prevention Strategies for Aging Adults in Clearwater

Each year, I am reminded that March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and it is a significant awareness theme for my family and me, because we have at least one serious risk factor that makes us more vulnerable: heredity. My maternal Great-Grandmother died from colorectal cancer. My Grandfather had colon cancer, and by the time...

Two smiling older adults in light blue shirts sit indoors by large windows, exercising with dumbbells. They look at each other happily, suggesting they are enjoying their workout together.

10 Considerations for Cancer Prevention in Clearwater

In March 2025, a client of Home Helpers was diagnosed with stage 4 colon and liver cancer, and her doctor suggested that she get her affairs in order. This was shocking to the 83-year-old woman because she never smoked or drank, and aside from diabetes, she had few health issues. All of that changed with...

An elderly couple sits at a dining table, smiling and talking while enjoying a meal together. Plates of food and glasses of water are in front of them, and sunlight comes through window blinds in the background.

Proper Nutrition is Vital for Seniors’ Health and Well-Being

On Wednesday, January 7th, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Agriculture released a new inverted pyramid for nutritional guidance. It prioritizes proteins and full-fat dairy while reducing the amount of whole grains we consume. The new guidelines also encourage people to limit their consumption of ultra-processed foods and sugar,...

An older woman sitting on a couch adds drops from a small bottle labeled CBD Oil into a cup on a saucer placed on a glass coffee table in a cozy living room.

CBD Provides Health Benefits for Seniors When Used Safely

CBD products have become increasingly popular over the last few years, and I have joined the trend to use them myself. In fact, my husband, extended family members, friends, and colleagues use CBD, and my sister even purchases canine CBD that she gives to her dogs. CBD, or cannabidiol, is a compound derived from the...

An elderly woman, wearing a floral-patterned dress, gently holds and admires a bright yellow flower while smiling in a garden setting.

Gratitude is Power for Your Health and Well-Being

Gratitude is “The state of being grateful; THANKFULNESS.”1 Gratitude. It’s a simple act with extraordinary benefits for everyone, and there’s no better time than the Thanksgiving holiday season to explore how gratitude is power for your health and well-being. The Mayo Clinic Health System explains that gratitude can improve mental and physical health. “Expressing gratitude...

A person uses a knife and fork to cut a cooked salmon fillet served with parsley, broccoli, carrots, tomato, onion, and a lemon wedge on a white plate.

A Comprehensive Guide to the Healthiest Seafood Options for Seniors

One of the greatest benefits we enjoy on the Best Coast of Florida is an abundance of fresh seafood. Seafood is one of the most nutritious and versatile sources of protein, offering a wide range of health benefits for older adults. Rich in lean protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and essential vitamins and minerals, seafood can...

A group of women wearing pink t-shirts stand in a circle outdoors, smiling and stacking their hands together in the center, showing unity and support.

Early Detection of Breast Cancer is Key to Survival for Aging Women

A dear friend of mine, and fellow female business owner in Trinity, had the scare of her life in 2020. It wasn’t COVID. It was a breast cancer diagnosis. She told me how tumultuous it had been being isolated, having to make critical decisions about her treatment options, getting dropped off and picked up at...

Page 1 of 7

Discover Personalized Care That Feels Like Family

Call us (727) 240-3059

Start Your Care Journey