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15 FAQs About Breast Cancer in Florida

Senior Care in Clearwater, FL and Surrounding Areas Chances are, if you have not received a breast cancer diagnosis, you know someone who has. Breast cancer is most common in women, but men can also develop the disease. I know friends and clients of Home Helpers who have contended with breast cancer, so I realize...

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Seniors Can Slow or Prevent Vision Impairment with Annual Eye Exams

Many of us take our sight for granted. We observe beautiful Best Coast sunsets, watch sporting events, and capture the amazing flora and fauna surrounding our homes, beaches, and communities. It’s our little slice of paradise, without a doubt! Now consider those who suffer from vision diseases and impairments that inhibit their ability to see...

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5 Hints to Help Seniors Stay Hydrated

The caregivers I employ at Home Helpers frequently tell me how our senior clients do not drink enough water or other beverages for several reasons. Besides the diminished sense of thirst many seniors have due to aging, others don’t stay hydrated because they won’t need to go to the bathroom as much. For seniors with...

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8 FAQs About PTSD

I know too many people – men and women, young and old – who have some form of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder aka PTSD. Their stories are different, yet their traumas have negatively impacted their lives… potentially forever. Because we all need a better understanding of PTSD and those suffering from it, I am exploring...

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Home Helpers Makes Aging My Way Easier for Older Americans

May has so many awareness themes, that it seems I have something to write about every week. One of these awareness subjects happens to be near and dear to my heart: Older Americans Month, because they are incredibly important to our community, our families, Home Helpers® and me! “Every May, the Administration for Community Living...

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