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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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10 FAQs About Memory Care in Clearwater, FL

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 as her husband quickly declined mentally, rendering her relatively...

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Advocate for Seniors and Their Mental Health

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 platforms to advocate for mental health as they directly faced mental conflicts...

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36 Hurricane Preparedness Tips for the 2025 Hurricane Season

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. In early August, Debby blasted through before it made landfall in the Big...

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Home Helpers Provides the Best Specialized In-Home Care for Clients with Parkinson’s Disease

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 more than 30 years later. PD looks different for every...

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Seniors Must Make Sleep a Serious Priority

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 clarity. It doesn’t help that Daylight Saving Time...

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Home Helpers® Clearwater Honored with Best of Home Care Awards 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 received over the past year. It is also quite...

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Home Helpers® Clearwater Receives Caring Super Star 2025 Award

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...

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30 Senior-Friendly Hobbies that Promote Engagement and a Healthier Quality of Life

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 inviting climate promotes indoor and outdoor play year-round. However, seniors need to choose safe hobbies...

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