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Critical Resources for Family Caregivers of the Developmentally Disabled

I must admit that the majority of clients Home Helpers serves are seniors, but that doesn’t mean we can’t help expectant mothers on bed rest due to pregnancy complications, the intellectually or developmentally disabled (I/DD), or family caregivers in need of respite. March is Development Disabilities Awareness Month, so I feel it’s important to share some...

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7 Smart Suggestions for Cancer Prevention

I’m not sure that I know anyone that has NOT directly or indirectly been impacted by cancer. I know people who have survived various forms of the disease, and others who have succumbed to its devastating effects. Cancer comes in a variety of forms and stages, and the very word generates feelings of fear and...

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12 Heart-Healthy Foods Seniors Should Choose

I don’t know about you, but I am really looking forward to all of the fun and flavors of the 2023 Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant City beginning March 2! There are always celebrity artists performing concerts throughout the festival from every musical genre. There are arts and crafts, a carnival midway, fantastic foods, and...

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5 Types of Dementia that Primarily Impact Seniors

Bruce Willis has been one of my favorite actors since he starred with Cybil Shephard on a television show called Moonlighting many moons ago. His blockbuster movie, Die Hard, was also one of my faves. So, you can imagine how sad I was to hear about his battle with aphasia which is further complicated by...

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Critical Resources for Family Caregivers of the Developmentally Disabled

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Caregivers Proactively Protect Senior Independence

One of my friends who happens to be a caregiver received a call over the holidays from her younger sister’s BFF of nearly five decades. My caregiver friend knows the BFF’s family very well because both her family and the BFF’s family lived parallel to each other on parallel streets. There were 6 kids in...

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Hugs Have Huge Health Benefits for Seniors

Who doesn’t love a good hug? I know they always make me feel better! When I’m feeling down or sad, hugs provide me a sense of comfort. When I’m feeling great and happy, hugs are like a celebration of love and acceptance. The late Australian Zookeeper and Outback adventurer, Steve Irwin, once said, “Where I...

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Explaining the Differences Between Heart Attack and Cardiac Arrest

If you enjoy sports or music or both, you have likely heard the term cardiac arrest across numerous media and digital platforms over previous weeks attributed to one athlete’s battle and a music icon’s sudden death. Buffalo Bills safety, Damar Hamlin, and Elvis’ beloved daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, both had heart-stopping experiences resulting in hospitalization...

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12 Traits that Make Good Caregivers Great

Caregiver: A person who provides direct care (as for children, elderly people, or the chronically ill); a person who has responsibility for the care of another Caregivers are the lifeblood of Home Helpers. Without them, my business would cease to exist and we would not consistently win prestigious awards for the high-quality care our team...

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