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Be Aware of 8 Types and 7 Signs of Elder Abuse Everyday
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was recognized in June, but in my personal and professional opinion, EVERY DAY should be ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY!! Hard stop. I mean, come on. I regularly hear about senior scams that ruin financial stability; family members who physically or emotionally abuse their elders; and let’s not forget the horrific...
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Welcome to Home Helpers Clearwater: Your In-Home Care Specialist for Seniors
I have had the great fortune of meeting many of you in the Clearwater area, but for those of you who I have not met and those unfamiliar with my business, I welcome you to Home Helpers Clearwater, your in-home care specialist for seniors! My name is Debbie Humphrey, and I am passionate about helping...
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Home Health Care vs In-Home Care in the Clearwater Area
I get calls every day inquiring about home health care for someone’s loved one. I am glad to listen to the caller’s questions and provide answers pertaining to their queries. What is common among many of these calls is the confusion family members have about the differences between home health care vs in-home care as...
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Home Helpers Makes Aging My Way Easier for Older Americans
May has so many awareness themes, that it seems I have something to write about every week. One of these awareness subjects happens to be near and dear to my heart: Older Americans Month, because they are incredibly important to our community, our families, Home Helpers® and me! “Every May, the Administration for Community Living...
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Mental Health Awareness for Seniors
On a recent Saturday afternoon, a notification chimed on my phone that caught my attention. A country music star had died at the age of 76. When I opened the story to read more, I learned it was Naomi Judd who had died due to “the disease of mental illness.” I shared this solemn news...
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Care Services Covered by Aid and Attendance Benefits for Veterans
Memorial Day 2022 is upon us, and as I ponder the freedoms I have as an American, I can’t help but feel enormous gratitude for the military men and women who served so valiantly but died in the line of duty. They essentially signed blank checks for amounts up to and including their lives to...
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How Seniors Can Prepare to Ride Out Hurricanes in 2022
It’s that time of year again! June 1st is the official beginning of hurricane season 2022, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is forecasting as many as 21 named storms over the course of the next five months. In addition, Scientific American republished an article by The Conversation that suggests that monster storms...
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Comprehensive Assessments are Necessary to Find the Best In-Home Care in Clearwater
Over the holidays, I asked that you notice the needs of the seniors in your life. Sometimes, it can take some time…maybe even months…before needs are noticed and conversations have ensued that result in action to provide the necessary in-home care for them. Recently, a friend and private caregiver who lives in another state received...
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10 Early Warning Signs Preface the 5 Stages of Parkinson’s Disease
When I was in my late teenage years and my early 20’s, I spent a lot of time with my maternal Grandmother. She was a lovely woman inside and out, and we always shared a special bond. During that time when I stayed with her, I started noticing changes in her behavior and thought processes....
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