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Home Helpers® Supports Senior Independence in Clearwater
I know for a fact that there are few things more important to seniors than being able to live independently in their own homes, to enjoy their retirement and to embrace their golden years. Senior independence is the primary goal sought by the majority of aging adults. However, physical, mental and emotional limitations can hinder...
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Older Americans Month Recognizes Seniors as Communities of Strength
When Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued multiple Executive Orders regarding the threat and mitigation of COVID-19 in March 2020, the coronavirus was already spreading rapidly in Miami-Dade County, and soon after, throughout the Tampa Bay area, our state and across our nation. Restrictions were enacted and shelter-in-place precautions were mandated to help mitigate the transmission...
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FAST Action Required When Seniors Suffer a Stroke
I saw a post come across my Facebook newsfeed that took me by surprise. One of my friends had posted over Mother’s Day weekend asking for prayers of healing for her Mother-in-Law, Joan. Now, Joan is my aunt’s best friend, and I’ve known her and her family my entire life. Joan’s daughters were my babysitters...
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Make Memorial Day Memorable for Seniors in 2021
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, 2020 was one of the most challenging years of my life, and one of the most difficult years for my senior clients. Unfortunately, so many Florida seniors were lost due to COVID-19, and so many more were left alone, isolated and depressed. Routines were disrupted, and...
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11-Point Checklist for Seniors to Prepare for Severe Storms in 2021
The world was pummeled by the COVID pandemic and a barrage of severe tropical storms and hurricanes in 2020, and a record number of 30 named storms. Unfortunately, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), has forecast another above-average storm season in 2021. According to USA Today, “An average season typically spawns seven hurricanes and...
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Expired Medications Carry Certain Risks for Seniors
I recently went in search of triple antibiotic ointment for a minor wound I sustained while doing yard work. As I rummaged through our medicine cabinet, I found everything but the ointment! As I perused the items along the shelves of the cabinet, I realized from aged packaging and expiration dates that many of them...
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In-Home Care is a Beneficial, Affordable Option for Seniors with Parkinson’s Disease
Because April is National Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, and I routinely work with caregivers to Parkinson’s Disease and their clients, I felt it important learn more about its impact on Florida residents. “Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is the second most common degenerative neurological disorder after Alzheimer’s disease. It is estimated that PD affects 1 percent of...
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Take Notice of These 4 Key Indicators of Senior Needs
I recently received a call from a high school friend about her mother. I had assisted Mrs. Jones after a horrific accident she had a few winters ago when she broke her back and required assistance with pharmacy pick-ups and medication reminders, light housework, grocery shopping and meal preparation, and general in-home care in Clearwater....
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14 Communication Tips for Effectively Engaging Seniors with Dementia
One of the most challenging things my caregivers and I experience on a regular basis is the communication barrier that exists with our clients who have dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Fortunately, Daily Caring, an award-winning monthly newsletter for caregivers, landed in my inbox recently, and it provided a comprehensive list of communication tips for effectively...
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