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April 02, 2025
When I think of Parkinson’s disease (PD), my immediate thoughts are of Michael J. Fox, a popular American actor and performer who was diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson’s when he was in his 30s. It astounds me that he continues to bravely battle this debilitating condition...
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February 19, 2025
It takes a very special individual to be a caregiver. The heart of a caregiver is golden and bursts with compassion for others. Their primary focus and intent are to provide exceptional care for their clients to keep them happy, healthy, comfortable, and independent in their hom...
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February 10, 2025
I am never surprised when my Home Helpers® team receives awards and recognition for the amazing work we’ve done, but it becomes more special when these awards are presented as a result of our clients’ participation in home care research about the level of care they’ve rec...
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February 04, 2025
One senior man we assist has Parkinson’s disease (PD) and congestive heart failure (CHF). He also shows signs of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and Sundowners, which are contributing to his decline in recent months.
Our client has had at least one heart attack and undergone ope...
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January 23, 2025
I am able to work while they take him around to doctor's appointments. They take very good care of William, who is a family friend and like a father to me. Michele F
I travel a lot and can trust the caregiver to do a good job. The caregiver does everything that is asked of he...
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January 06, 2025
Senior Care in Clearwater, FL and Surrounding Areas
Many of our Home Helpers clients and aging adults in West Pasco and Pinellas Counties, in general, do not have the financial means to hire a contractor for bathroom renovations, even though these projects are beneficial to i...
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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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December 11, 2024
As I wrap up my holiday shopping, I have a few seniors for whom I want to buy gifts, but I’d like to find items that are practical or things they can use.
Fortunately, I found some great ideas thanks to Good Housekeeping for 20 practical holiday gift ideas for seniors and a...
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December 06, 2024
Home Helpers Caregivers Make Holidays Happier in West Pasco and Pinellas Counties
In my recent blog, Assessing the Well-Being of Seniors During the Holidays and Providing Support to Make Life Easier, I shared some professional insight to help you understand more about things ...
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November 26, 2024
Senior Care in Clearwater, FL and Surrounding Areas
While one of the caregivers I employ at Home Helpers was traveling in Georgia, she saw a television commercial that touched her heart so much that she told me about it.
Kroger, a large grocery chain, used an animation of ...
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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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November 06, 2024
As a Certified Senior Care Advisor, I have met with many families struggling to make the very best decisions for their aging and elderly loved ones. Every senior and situation is different, and unfortunately, it’s never easy to decide when or what care is necessary for your lo...
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February 01, 2023
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January 01, 2023
Caregiver: A person who provides direct care (as for children, elderly people, or the chronically ill); a person who has responsibility for the care of anotherCaregivers are the lifeblood of Home Helpers. Without them, my business would cease to exist and we would not consistent...
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October 01, 2022
In case we’ve never met, my name is Debbie Humphrey, and I have lived in the Clearwater area for over 30 years. I have a 22-year financial management background, and I made the decision 15 years ago to leave my career in banking to become a Home Helpers® franchise owner and C...
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May 01, 2022
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 ...
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March 01, 2021
I know a number of children, adolescents and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and I’ve had the pleasure of assisting aging adults and seniors on the spectrum. What most people don’t realize is there are real challenges seniors with autism face as they grow older with th...
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March 01, 2021
In the spirit of St Patrick’s Day, I thought I’d reference an Irish author and speaker, Karen O’Conner, who said it best in the title of her book, Getting Old Ain’t for Wimps: Inspirations and Stories to Warm Your Heart and Tickle Your Funny Bone.This is so very true. Ge...
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February 01, 2021
Please forgive the poor pun in the headline. Colorectal cancer is certainly no joke. It is actually the third most common cancer and one of the leading causes of death in men and women across the United States. This makes National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month a critical cam...
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February 01, 2021
COVID-19 and, now, its nasty variants, have changed the way we approach life, our regular routines and our activities of daily living. One of the most troubling things about these alterations to our norms is that women are bearing the brunt of navigating these changes and they a...
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January 01, 2021
Last year was a hot mess like few have ever experienced before, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. I don’t know if I’ve ever been so excited to welcome a New Year as much as 2021!Many seniors experienced anxiety, isolation, loneliness, illness and the loss of loved ones, and I...
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