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Top 10 Health and Wellness Tips for Seniors

As an aging adult in Tarpon Springs, I do my best to practice self-care by making healthy food choices, eating a nutritious diet, exercising, staying hydrated, engaging socially, and getting good, quality sleep. Those are the primary elements of my personal wellness journey, and seniors should try their best to do the same for an...

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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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5 Summertime Skincare Suggestions for Seniors

I don’t know about you, but I tend to have dry skin throughout the year, especially during the summer months. I routinely drink plenty of water and other hydrating beverages I enjoy, I use lotion with broad-spectrum sunscreen, and facial moisturizers to minimize fine lines and wrinkles. Because we live in the Sunshine State, much...

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Senior Care Should Include Regular Pedicures

One elderly woman under senior care loves to get her nails done at the same nail salon every month, maybe a few weeks longer between pedicures. This outing is important to her, because not only does it get her out of the house, it gives her something pleasurable to look forward to! Not only is this woman’s...

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How to Select the Right Sunglasses for Seniors

Living in the Sunshine State, we all need to protect ourselves from the harmful effects of UV rays by using sunscreen, wearing wide-brimmed hats and light, loose-fitting clothing, and covering our eyes with proper sunglasses. For seniors, it’s important to choose the right sunglasses to maintain good vision and reduce the risk of eye diseases....

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Home Helpers Preserves Senior Independence in West Pasco and Pinellas Counties

On June 6, 2024, people around the world gathered at events to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day, in Normandy, France, whose historic battle marked the beginning of the end of World War II, and the liberation of France and Europe from the grips of Adolf Hitler and Nazism. On that fateful day in 1944,...

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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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24-Hour Monitoring with Mobile Companion 2 Helps Keep Seniors Safe and Independent

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 for how long. After nearly two decades of serving...

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