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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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Act FAST When Stroke Suddenly Strikes

When I awoke the Monday following Easter, I was shocked to see news reports that Pope Francis had suffered a stroke early that morning, slipped into a coma, and died from resulting heart failure. Wow. I had just watched him deliver an Easter blessing and ride his Popemobile through crowds of the faithful in St....

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12 Coping Strategies for Caregivers to People with Parkinson’s Disease

When I arrived for my shift as a caregiver to a 77-year-old gentleman with Parkinson’s disease, the morning caregiver told me the man had done well and had a great day. However, it was as if she flipped a switch on her way out, because the man got up from the kitchen table, became very...

A young woman smiles and talks with an elderly man sitting on a couch, holding a cane. They appear happy and engaged in conversation in a bright, comfortable home setting.

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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Home Helpers® Caregivers are Making Life Easier® in West Pasco and Pinellas Counties

It takes a very special individual to be a caregiver. The heart of a caregiver is golden and bursts with compassion for others. Their primary focus and intent are to provide exceptional care for their clients to keep them happy, healthy, comfortable, and independent in their homes for as long as possible. For more than...

A smiling young woman stands with her arms around an elderly man and woman. Above them are three award badges labeled Best of Home Care 2025: Provider, Leader in Experience, Employer of Choice.

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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Contending with Congestive Heart Failure

One senior man we assist has Parkinson’s disease (PD) and congestive heart failure (CHF). He also shows signs of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and Sundowners, which are contributing to his decline in recent months. Our client has had at least one heart attack and undergone open-heart surgery in which he received stints to improve cardiovascular function....

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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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7 Bathroom Modifications to Improve Bathroom Safety for Seniors

Senior Care in Clearwater, FL and Surrounding Areas Many of our Home Helpers clients and aging adults in West Pasco and Pinellas Counties, in general, do not have the financial means to hire a contractor for bathroom renovations, even though these projects are beneficial to improving bathroom safety and reducing fall risks for seniors. However,...

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