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October 21, 2025
Halloween is one of the most festive times of the year, filled with pumpkins, costumes, and plenty of fun for all ages. But while the spooky season can bring joy and laughter, it can also present safety challenges for seniors. From darker evenings and busy streets to cluttered w...
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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 09, 2025
Pain: physical suffering or distress, as due to injury, illness, etc.; a distressing sensation in a particular part of the body; mental or emotional suffering or torment
We’ve all experienced some sort of physical, mental, or emotional pain. Pain is a signal that something ...
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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 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 30, 2025
My family loves dogs. My husband and I have dogs, and my adult children have dogs that we affectionately consider our grandpups. Our pets are integral members of our family, and they play an important role as amazing companions and living examples of unconditional love.
At Ho...
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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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July 02, 2025
We have been blessed to serve hundreds of seniors and veterans over the last 17 years, and each has requested or required specific in-home care services to meet their needs and maintain their independence.
For example, an 83-year-old lady originally hired us to watch over her...
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June 24, 2025
I must admit, I often check Google Reviews when I search for quality products and services I can find locally or online. I want to know how many 5-star reviews they’ve received, and what kind of feedback they’re getting.
I am humbled when Home Helpers delivers exceptional...
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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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June 06, 2025
It’s never easy when a senior loved one has dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, especially if that senior loved one is your spouse of more than 50 years.
In the case of my friend, the wife of a once-prominent criminal defense attorney, her life became increasingly difficult ...
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May 28, 2025
The stigma that surrounds mental health is slowly diminishing thanks to celebrities, athletes, and actors who are sharing their own experiences. People like Adele, Lady Gaga, Dwayne Johnson, Kristen Bell, Simone Biles, and Prince Harry, to name a few, have used their public plat...
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May 07, 2025
If you live in the Tampa Bay area and were among the many impacted during the 2024 hurricane season, you probably understand the importance of hurricane preparedness.
Our local National Public Radio station, WMNF-FM 88.5, reported, “Three named storms hit Tampa Bay in 2024....
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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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March 25, 2025
I must admit, I don’t always get enough sleep. Even though I know it’s recommended that aging adults get 7-9 hours of sleep each night, it’s not always possible. However, there are reasons why seniors must make sleep a serious priority for better physical health and mental...
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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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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 22, 2025
Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines a hobby as “a pursuit outside of one’s regular occupation engaged in especially for relaxation.”
There is no shortage of hobbies and activities that people can participate in throughout West Pasco and Pinellas Counties. After all, our ...
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January 13, 2025
Senior Care in Clearwater, FL and Surrounding Areas
CBD products have become commonplace at convenience stores, grocery stores, pharmacies, and veterinary clinics in the last few years as more and more people are using them as a natural option to help manage various health co...
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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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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 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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October 09, 2024
Senior Care in Clearwater, FL and Surrounding Areas
Most of our clients at Home Helpers are seniors who take medications, vitamins, and supplements for various reasons. Occasionally, our clients have reported experiencing different side effects or troubling reactions. This is...
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May 23, 2024
Hurricane season officially began June 1st and runs through November 30th. NOAA National Weather Service has issued their forecast for 2024 with 17-25 named storms expected.
“The upcoming Atlantic hurricane season is expected to have above-normal activity due to sever...
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August 01, 2023
This blog will likely be published during or after Hurricane Idalia impacts our beautiful Best Coast, so hopefully you have taken measures toward hurricane preparedness – including evacuation, if necessary – and find these 11 important safety tips for seniors after severe st...
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August 01, 2023
We’re about to mark the official end of summer on Labor Day weekend, observed this year September 2-4, when many families choose to make their final travel plans before the holidays. The holidays…they’re right around the corner, too, you know!If your family is planning to ...
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June 01, 2023
One very important part of my job at Home Helpers is to make sure our senior clients and those with whom I consult live in a safe and healthy environment. Furthermore, having an employment background in banking, I also like to ensure seniors stay financially safe by sharing with...
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March 01, 2018
This is definitely a subject I’m not totally comfortable discussing, however, it must become part of a conversation among families, caregivers, and elderly loved ones. I’m talking about seniors and sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs, which is timely considering it i...
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August 01, 2017
It only took moments in the beginning of an incoming call from an unknown number to wreck the elderly woman’s bank account. It only took her simple acknowledgment of “yes,” that set the entire fraud in motion to drain her bank account.I heard about this on the news and fir...
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