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Home Helpers® Clearwater Celebrates 15 Years of Service to Our Community

In case we’ve never met, my name is Debbie Humphrey, and I have lived in the Clearwater area for over 30 years. I have a 22-year financial management background, and I made the decision 15 years ago to leave my career in banking to become a Home Helpers® franchise owner and Certified Senior Advisor. Since...

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5 Legal Documents Seniors Should Possess and Protect

In my last blog, I was scrambling to post about last-minute preparations before severe storms and hurricanes in light of Hurricane Ian which ravaged our beautiful state. One of the tips that stuck out to me involved keeping important, perishable items safe and dry by putting them in a storage bin and locking them in...

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Is Early Detection of Breast Cancer Important for Senior Women in Clearwater?

One of my caregiver friends provides transportation assistance to and from doctor appointments for a senior woman in her early eighties who suffers from a number of health issues that include chronic back pain that resulted from multiple auto accidents, asthma, and high blood pressure. Plus, as a breast cancer survivor, yearly mammograms, specialty scans,...

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Seniors Can Prevent Dental Problems with Proper Oral Hygiene

Every time I go to the grocery store these days, I remember the adage, “Halloween must have been created by a dentist.” There are shelves stacked and loaded with multiple-sized bags of candy in almost any combination of sweet treats to be shared with Halloween trick-or-treaters. I must admit, I do buy candy as treats...

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In-Home Care and Hospice Services Make Life and Death Easier for Seniors in Clearwater

November is In-Home Care & Hospice Month, and since in-home care is the name of my game as a Certified Senior Care Advisor, and sometimes our caregivers work in conjunction with hospice care providers, I want to share some basic information to increase awareness about the services Home Helpers and hospice deliver to make life...

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Community Warriors Provide Beneficial Services and Support to Seniors

Last September, I introduced you to our group of Community Warriors who serve seniors and the elderly in Clearwater and throughout Pasco & Pinellas Counties. Our group of “Power Partners,” is a collaboration of masterminds who complement each other in providing valuable resources, services, and support to seniors, their families, and caregivers. The Community Warriors...

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Social Isolation Among Seniors Poses Serious Health Risks

Florida is a melting pot of various cultures, and our population is primarily comprised of retirees and aging adults who have chosen to live their golden years in paradise! Our warm, sunny climate is perfect for year-round golf and beach excursions, and myriad options to support an active lifestyle. Unfortunately, many seniors are unable to...

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Send a Senior a Smile With Random Acts of Kindness

I love the new campaign our corporate partners at Home Helpers have created called “Send a Senior a Smile!” As a Certified Senior Advisor, I can tell you that it’s not always easy to find ways to bring smiles to the faces of seniors enduring mental and physical health issues or those who live alone...

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Last Minute Preparations for Seniors to Survive Severe Storms and Hurricanes

So far in Florida, we’ve been blessed to have no severe storms or hurricanes this season. However, now we are under the gun to make preparations before Hurricane Ian strengthens over the Gulf of Mexico and targets the West Coast. With that in mind, I want to remind you of these 36 hurricane preparedness tips...

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