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Understanding PTSD, Trauma, Triggers, and Treatment

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 degrees of post-traumatic stress. Considering June is PTSD Awareness...

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Timely Tips for Successfully Managing Senior Men’s Health

Men can be stubborn, especially when it involves going to the doctor and getting health screenings. Oftentimes, they will wait until serious symptoms develop before seeking medical attention. Maybe that explains why women outlive men by an average of five years. June is Men’s Health Awareness Month, so I want to share these timely tips...

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The Impact of Stress on Seniors and Ways to Successfully Manage It

Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines stress as a physical, chemical, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension and may be a factor in disease causation. People of all ages experience stress, but since the pandemic, stress levels have risen to new heights, especially among seniors. Inflation and economic uncertainty are two primary factors leading to...

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12 Coping Strategies for Caregivers to People with Parkinson’s Disease

When I arrived for my shift as a caregiver to a 77-year-old gentleman with Parkinson’s disease, the morning caregiver told me the man had done well and had a great day. However, it was as if she flipped a switch on her way out, because the man got up from the kitchen table, became very...

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Seniors Can Avoid Diseases with Proper Nutrition

As a Certified Senior Care Advisor, one of the most serious concerns my caregivers and I have is related to diminished senior appetites and the subsequent lack of nutrition. Oftentimes, seniors suffer from a variety of health problems and physical issues simply because they don’t eat properly. A healthy senior diet can combat diseases and...

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8 Self-Care Suggestions for Caregivers to Make the Holidays and 2025 Easier

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 enjoys food, fun, and fellowship since we rarely get together, and our admins take the...

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If I Get Dementia: Poetic Guidance for Families, Friends & Caregivers of Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease

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 recognition of Alzheimer’s Awareness is one of the most...

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Be Mindful of Dietary Considerations Like Diabetes During the Holidays

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 members of the family have dietary restrictions and must eat...

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8 Affordable Ways to Improve Bath Safety and Reduce Fall Risks for Seniors

I have a client who has endured many surgical procedures over the last few years which have resulted in ambulation problems for the senior woman. Her last back surgery prompted her to get estimates for bathroom renovations for the master bath because it became too difficult for her to get in and out of the...

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