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September 24, 2025
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, ge...
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September 22, 2025
After more than 15 years in the home care industry, the caregivers at Home Helpers have assisted hundreds of seniors with varying needs. They have also had to help the majority of our clients and elderly family members who have experienced falls.
According to the Centers for ...
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September 17, 2025
When it comes to reproductive health, men and women face different needs and recommendations. For women, annual mammograms and gynecologic exams are standard preventive measures. For men, yearly physicals often include prostate exams—an important step in monitoring the health ...
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August 27, 2025
Whether a caregiver is a family member, friend, private or professional, they pour their heart and soul into their job to ensure the person in their charge is properly cared for and has everything they need to remain independent at home for as long as possible.
I have had the...
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August 25, 2025
By the time this blog is published, hurricane Erin, the first major hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean this season, will have come and gone. It may not have impacted our beautiful Best Coast, but it should serve as a reminder that we must all be prepared.
September is Preparedne...
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August 18, 2025
I recently attended a beautiful outdoor wedding, and I left my sunglasses in the car. It was mid-afternoon, with the sun high in the sky shining brightly on the nuptials. My eyes began watering, and focusing became more difficult. I used the wedding program to help shade my eyes...
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August 08, 2025
It stands to reason that seniors want to stay independent in their own homes where they are most comfortable for as long as possible. However, when a senior lives alone or contends with physical or mental health conditions, family members may question whether it is possible or f...
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July 28, 2025
I lead a very active lifestyle, both personally and professionally, and I have to take care of myself to maintain my health and wellness. But taking care of myself requires more than eating a healthy diet as I age.
Making healthy food choices is an important key to wellness, ...
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July 16, 2025
Living in Florida, we are accustomed to extremely warm weather and hot summer temperatures; however, according to Climate.gov, our world is gradually getting even hotter as the years pass.
“It’s official. According to the annual report from NOAA National Centers...
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June 18, 2025
Over the last 15 years, I’ve had the pleasure and privilege of meeting hundreds of seniors and veterans with varying needs from many walks of life. A relatively small percentage of them, mostly veterans, have experienced serious trauma in their lives that has led to different ...
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May 29, 2025
Men can be stubborn, especially when it involves going to the doctor and getting health screenings. Oftentimes, they will wait until serious symptoms develop before seeking medical attention. Maybe that explains why women outlive men by an average of five years.
June is Men...
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April 23, 2025
Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines stress as a physical, chemical, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension and may be a factor in disease causation.
People of all ages experience stress, but since the pandemic, stress levels have risen to new heights, especia...
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April 09, 2025
When I arrived for my shift as a caregiver to a 77-year-old gentleman with Parkinson’s disease, the morning caregiver told me the man had done well and had a great day. However, it was as if she flipped a switch on her way out, because the man got up from the kitchen table, be...
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March 06, 2025
As a Certified Senior Care Advisor, one of the most serious concerns my caregivers and I have is related to diminished senior appetites and the subsequent lack of nutrition. Oftentimes, seniors suffer from a variety of health problems and physical issues simply because they don...
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December 18, 2024
Caregivers in Clearwater, FL and Surrounding Areas
Being a family, professional, or private caregiver can be quite challenging. That’s why my administrative team and I host a special Christmas party each year for our hard-working caregivers at Home Helpers.
Everyone enjo...
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November 15, 2024
Alzheimer's & Dementia Care in Clearwater, FL and Surrounding Areas
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, November has an extensive list of awareness themes that pertain to Home Helpers and many families in West Pasco and Pinellas Counties. Of all of these, the ...
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November 13, 2024
Caregivers in Clearwater, FL and Surrounding Areas
A caregiver I employ at Home Helpers received a call from her Mother-in-law asking if she and her husband would be traveling to visit over Thanksgiving because she wanted to shop for the holiday meal. After all, several membe...
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January 01, 2024
I have a client who has endured many surgical procedures over the last few years which have resulted in ambulation problems for the senior woman. Her last back surgery prompted her to get estimates for bathroom renovations for the master bath because it became too difficult for ...
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November 01, 2023
Among a group of senior friends who gather annually for a Friendsgiving meal before Thanksgiving with their families, one aging gentleman widower appeared noticeably unkempt. He had not shaved, his shirt and pants were soiled and unlaundered, and he smelled of body odor, rather ...
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June 01, 2023
One of our senior clients is the epitome of a “southern belle,” which is exactly how her youngest daughter describes her!The senior woman is a former schoolteacher, a native of Birmingham, AL, with a distinct southern drawl, and she is very diligent about managing her person...
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February 01, 2023
I’m not sure that I know anyone that has NOT directly or indirectly been impacted by cancer. I know people who have survived various forms of the disease, and others who have succumbed to its devastating effects.Cancer comes in a variety of forms and stages, and the very word ...
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January 01, 2023
Who doesn’t love a good hug? I know they always make me feel better! When I’m feeling down or sad, hugs provide me a sense of comfort. When I’m feeling great and happy, hugs are like a celebration of love and acceptance.The late Australian Zookeeper and Outback adventurer,...
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October 01, 2022
November is In-Home Care & Hospice Month, and since in-home care is the name of my game as a Certified Senior Care Advisor, and sometimes our caregivers work in conjunction with hospice care providers, I want to share some basic information to increase awareness about the se...
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October 01, 2022
One of my caregiver friends provides transportation assistance to and from doctor appointments for a senior woman in her early eighties who suffers from a number of health issues that include chronic back pain that resulted from multiple auto accidents, asthma, and high blood pr...
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March 01, 2021
One of the most challenging things my caregivers and I experience on a regular basis is the communication barrier that exists with our clients who have dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.Fortunately, Daily Caring, an award-winning monthly newsletter for caregivers, landed in my i...
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February 01, 2021
When I was a very young girl, I would often stay with my grandmother on weekends. She was a joy to spend time with, and we always had fun together. I remember giggling when she would remove her dentures and sport a big toothless grin!As an adult, I am blessed to have helped coun...
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January 01, 2021
January presents wonderful opportunities for each of us to examine our lives and our health and take proactive measures toward personal improvements as we enter into a new year.One thing I have decided to examine more closely is CBD. CBD may be a natural, beneficial supplement o...
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December 01, 2020
If there has ever been a year to which I am happy to say “goodbye,” it is 2020. Baby New Year 2021 is looking better and better every day! It has gotten me thinking about my personal New Year’s resolutions, and ways I can improve myself in the coming year.I found a host of...
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December 01, 2018
When I found out that December was BINGO’s Birthday Month, I thought it would be fun to acknowledge it in my blog! After all, I have more than one friend with at least one grandparent or loved one who absolutely LOVES BINGO! The common denominator between them is it...
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