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9 Divine Suggestions to Improve Bathroom Safety for Seniors

If there is one thing family members are most concerned about when they call me to discuss in-home care for seniors they love, it is their fear of fall risks. It is a very rational concern, because statistics indicate seniors are at greater risk of falling for many reasons. According to an Aging.com fact sheet,...

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Regular Tea Times Provide Health Benefits for Seniors

As a rule, when a tee time is mentioned in Florida, it usually means someone is about to hit the links for a round of golf. However, regular tea times of another form actually provide delicious health benefits for seniors, without the expensive greens fees! Of course, I am talking about drinking tea. Whether you...

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Home Helpers Clearwater is Top Choice for In-Home Care for Seniors

Last year was a hot mess like few have ever experienced before, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. I don’t know if I’ve ever been so excited to welcome a New Year as much as 2021! Many seniors experienced anxiety, isolation, loneliness, illness and the loss of loved ones, and I am incredibly grateful that Home...

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Caregiver Employment Opportunities Available at Home Helpers® Clearwater

COVID-19 and the global health crisis have wreaked havoc on the hospitality and food service industries, and an enormous number of people have lost their jobs because of it. The hardworking men and women, who were formerly employed by hotels and restaurants, now find themselves struggling to make ends meet, keep a roof over their...

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7 Suggestions for Safe Holiday Gatherings with Seniors

We have witnessed history in 2020: a global pandemic, unlike any other for more than a century. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports, “It is estimated that about 500 million people, or one-third of the world’s population, became infected with (the Spanish flu). The number of deaths was estimated to be at...

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10 New Year’s Resolutions Seniors can Conquer in 2021

If there has ever been a year to which I am happy to say “goodbye,” it is 2020. Baby New Year 2021 is looking better and better every day! It has gotten me thinking about my personal New Year’s resolutions, and ways I can improve myself in the coming year. I found a host of...

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Seniors Recognize 6 Benefits with Increased Folic Acid Intake

As we say farewell to pandemic-plagued year 2020, and we embark on baby New Year 2021, I want to emphasize how important it is that we promote our best physical and mental health through a nutritious, balanced diet featuring fruits, vegetables, proteins and whole grains. Of course, I always begin a new year with the...

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21 Inspirational Quotes for Joy, Peace & Health in 2021

This year has been incredibly challenging, and I don’t know anyone who isn’t looking ahead to a better New Year 2021. With that in mind, I decided to lighten-up and enlighten you with 21 inspirational quotes for our next trip around the sun! Country Living extends this invitation to us: “Let these words of wisdom,...

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Adhere to CDC Guidelines for Senior Safety at Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is going to look much different for most of us this year, thanks to COVID-19. This nasty virus has infected millions of Americans, and it has killed hundreds of thousands. It has disrupted our lives and up-ended our annual plans to share this special holiday of gratitude with our loved ones. In the midst...

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