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Top 5 Benefits of Occupational Therapy for Seniors

One of the caregivers on our team assists an elderly gentleman who was released from the hospital after a serious urinary tract infection that spread to his bloodstream. The man’s healthcare team recommended physical therapy and occupational therapy for the man to regain his strength and independence once he returned home. The physical therapist began...

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Home Helpers® Delivers Hope to Seniors in the Clearwater Area

Hope. It’s a simple word with a huge meaning. Sir Winston Churchill once said, “All the great things are simple, and many can be expressed in a single word: freedom, justice, honor, duty, mercy, hope.” Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines hope as the “expectation of fulfillment or success” and “someone or something on which hopes are centered.”...

An elderly woman with white hair hugs a beagle dog on a couch in a cozy, well-lit living room. The dog looks forward while the woman smiles warmly, creating a scene of companionship and affection.

10 Ways Pets Benefit Seniors

My family is comprised of dog lovers. My husband and I have a dog, and my adult children have dogs…our grandpups! They are considered members of our family and they play a very important role in our lives as amazing companions and living examples of unconditional love. At Home Helpers, many of the seniors we...

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The Skinny About Skin Cancer Among Seniors in Florida

We are certainly blessed to live on the Best Coast of the Sunshine State, but with the blessing of a warm sunny climate comes serious concerns about sun exposure and skin cancer. Florida residents are accustomed to our year-round tropical climate and most remain active by participating in a variety of outdoor activities…in the sun....

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Plant-Based Diets are Fuel for the Future in Senior Meal Plans

On National Caregivers Day, Friday, February 17, I placed a large order for pizzas so I could give one to each of our Home Helpers caregivers to take home to their families as a token of appreciation. Pizza is a convenient staple for most families, which is evident by the number of pizzerias in the...

An older woman lies in bed on her back, looking concerned or unable to sleep, with one arm resting beneath her head and the other on top of her head. She is covered with a grey patterned blanket.

The Importance of Sleep for Aging Adults

I know I write many blogs about awareness themes for specific months, weeks, and days, but it is vitally important that we keep certain topics, like health conditions, in mind so we can all do our best to monitor and engage our loved ones with exciting breakthroughs, fascinating facts, and fun trivia whenever possible. [Yawn]...

Four smiling people, including an older woman, two young girls, and a younger woman, wear bunny ears and hold colorful Easter eggs in baskets, celebrating together indoors.

6 Fun and Festive Ways to Celebrate Easter with Seniors

As I began making plans for our family Easter celebration in a few weeks, I contemplated the meal menu and the guests who would possibly be attending. Considering there are several seniors who will receive personal invitations to join our family, I wanted to find fun ways to keep everyone entertained and engaged on this...

An older woman comforts an older man who is sitting on a bench, holding a tissue to his face as if he is crying. She rests one hand on his shoulder and the other on his hand, showing support outdoors.

Seniors and Seasonal Allergies in Florida

An elderly man under our care was eating a chicken salad sandwich for lunch, and his caregiver noticed that his nose was dripping dangerously close to his food! With a quick step, she grabbed his handkerchief and encouraged the man to wipe his nose. Meanwhile, another senior lady who requires regular transportation assistance was complaining...

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An Overview of Parkinson’s Disease in Florida

A friend and caregiver I know was driving home from helping an elderly gentleman in a nearby community when she received a call from a woman in search of in-home care, companionship, and transportation assistance for her father who has Parkinson’s disease. My friend knew the prominent family and she really wanted to help them,...

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