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The Impact of Stress on Seniors and Ways to Successfully Manage It

Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines stress as a physical, chemical, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension and may be a factor in disease causation. People of all ages experience stress, but since the pandemic, stress levels have risen to new heights, especially among seniors. Inflation and economic uncertainty are two primary factors leading to...

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Seniors, Seasonal Allergies, and Suggestions to Stifle Symptoms

Itchy, watery eyes, sniffles, sneezing, and congestion are a few annoying symptoms of seasonal allergies that negatively affect people of all ages but can be especially problematic for seniors. Rosie, an active senior we assist at Home Helpers, suffers from allergies to trees, grasses, weeds, and cats, so she routinely receives allergy shots and takes...

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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...

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An Overview of Osteoarthritis

One of the most common maladies among seniors and clients at Home Helpers is arthritis, specifically osteoarthritis, which causes physical disability in aging adults making activities of daily living very challenging or virtually impossible. In an overview of osteoarthritis provided by the National Institute on Aging (NIA), I found important information to share about what...

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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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Seniors Must Make Sleep a Serious Priority

I must admit, I don’t always get enough sleep. Even though I know it’s recommended that aging adults get 7-9 hours of sleep each night, it’s not always possible. However, there are reasons why seniors must make sleep a serious priority for better physical health and mental clarity. It doesn’t help that Daylight Saving Time...

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Keeping Kidney Health a Priority for Life

Caregivers on my Home Helpers care team have assisted seniors and Veterans with a variety of physical and mental health conditions, including kidney disease and renal failure. Our clients with renal system maladies often struggle with normal activities of daily living, because when their kidneys can’t perform, it impacts their ability to function and think...

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Seniors Can Avoid Diseases with Proper Nutrition

As a Certified Senior Care Advisor, one of the most serious concerns my caregivers and I have is related to diminished senior appetites and the subsequent lack of nutrition. Oftentimes, seniors suffer from a variety of health problems and physical issues simply because they don’t eat properly. A healthy senior diet can combat diseases and...

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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...

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