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8 Sweetest Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate
When I begin to develop an idea for a blog, I search for interesting topics in the news, I use personal and professional experiences, and I check the National Day Calendar for monthly, weekly, and daily themes. This week, I chose the bittersweet topic of dark chocolate because February 1st is Dark Chocolate Day, Valentine’s...
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Show Your Heart Some Love to Prevent Heart Disease
I’m seeing all kinds of pink and red hearts everywhere as we approach Valentine’s Day, and hearts are the perfect symbol for a day focused on love and relationships. They should also serve as a reminder to us that February is Heart Health Awareness Month, and we should all show our hearts some love to...
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8 Last Minute Holiday Gifts for Seniors
One of our Home Helpers clients who is retired from driving recently asked her caregiver to take her to Countryside Mall so she could finish her holiday shopping. She wanted to purchase a few things for herself, too, but it was mostly to buy a few high-priced sweaters for her senior girlfriends. As I wrap...
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Care for Caregivers During the Holidays and Throughout 2024
I am not the first to admit that family, professional, and private caregivers have difficult jobs…some more so than others. That’s why each year my administrative team and I host a special Christmas party for our hard-working caregivers at Home Helpers. We all enjoy food, fun, and fellowship together since that rarely happens, and we...
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Home Helpers® Clearwater Honored with Caring Super Star 2024 Award
She comes on time, helps me with my shower, my breakfast, my laundry. It’s really nice to not worry about that, especially since I can’t walk that well. The healthcare worker is very efficient. She takes care of me, whatever I need, I don’t have to worry about it. Janet C It helps us to...
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Exploring CBD’s Options, Safety, and Benefits for Aging Adults
As CBD products continue to populate shelves at convenience stores, grocery stores, pharmacies, and veterinary clinics, more and more people are trying them as a natural option to help manage various health conditions for themselves, their families, and their pets. Because of this explosion in popularity, I think exploring CBD’s options, safety, and benefits for...
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Community Warriors Power Partners Empower Seniors in the Clearwater Area
As a Certified Senior Advisor and owner of Home Helpers® Clearwater, I am proud to be in a professional collaboration of like-minded individuals representing other businesses that assist seniors. Our Community Warriors Power Partners strive to empower seniors in Clearwater and surrounding areas in a variety of ways. My Power Partners are an amazing group...
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Aid and Attendance Benefits are Available for Veterans and Spouses
Since 1954, November 11th has been recognized as Veterans Day when Americans honor and celebrate the brave men and women who have served in the United States military, be it the Army, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, Marines, or Coast Guard. Many seniors may recall that this day was also recognized as Armistice Day and...
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An Attitude of Gratitude Has Physical and Mental Health Benefits
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I extend my sincere gratitude to my Home Helpers team, our beloved clients and their families, my Community Warrior Power Partners, and the communities we all serve! Without you and your support, Home Helpers would not be the thriving, award-winning home care agency it is! Gratitude is “The state of...
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