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60 Wellness Tips for Aging Adults in Clearwater – Part 2

August is National Wellness Month, and in my first blog installment, 60 Wellness Tips for Aging Adults in Clearwater – Part 1, I began by sharing 26 of those wellness tips to encourage seniors to take care of themselves for better health, wellness, and improved quality of life. In Part 2, I provide you with...

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6 Most Common Health Conditions that Impact Aging Men

One of our friends at Home Helpers who currently lives in another state, recently lost a special senior gentleman in Tarpon Springs that she loved dearly. She was not only the man’s friend, but she had served as his caregiver when she lived in Tarpon Springs, and he had graciously hosted her wedding on his...

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50 Senior Safety Tips at Home and On the Go

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 them ways to avoid scams that...

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Clarifying Cataract Facts for Aging Adults

My Mom stopped driving at night when she was in her late 50s because the glare of approaching headlights was almost blinding. Her local optometrist explained that she had developed cataracts that had worsened over time and would require surgery to preserve her vision. She was referred to an eye surgeon who performed laser surgery...

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7 Summertime Skin Care Tips for Seniors

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 personal care, with visits to her hair stylist of...

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Women Stay Well with Annual Well-Woman Visits

If there is one thing I know with certainty, it’s that women bear the brunt of caregiving duties for family, friends, and strangers. It is generally our nature to nurture, but oftentimes, that can come at a cost. Women tend to juggle many responsibilities and focus more of their time and attention on giving to...

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Older Americans Month 2023 Celebrates Aging Unbound

There was an interesting news report recently featuring Martha Stewart and her photo shoot as the oldest Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition cover model at age 81. As she’s aged before our eyes, Martha has remained very active in her garden, in her kitchen, around the home, on tv, with her magazine, and in a variety...

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Hurricane Preparedness Kits & Tips for the 2023 Season

I received a notification on my phone about a weather disturbance in the Atlantic, a few hundred miles North/Northwest of the Bahamas. The National Weather Service does not expect this disturbance to develop into a tropical storm or hurricane, but it bears noting that hurricane season begins June 1st, meaning we should review our hurricane...

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11 Health-Conscious Gifts for Senior Men in Time for Father's Day

When we were young children, my siblings and I always wanted to get gifts for our Dad and Grandpa that they would really like and find useful. My younger sister actually bought Daddy Chapstick one year for Father’s Day, because she remembered he regularly used it. That’s a fond memory for sure, but in the...

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