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Remember World Alzheimer’s Day, September 21st
Most people in the United States have had experiences with loved ones – or known others with loved ones– impacted by Alzheimer’s Disease [AD]. Unfortunately, many people around the world do not understand dementia or its detrimental effects. That’s why Alzheimer’s Disease International established September as World Alzheimer’s Month, and September 21st as World Alzheimer’s...
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Wake-Up & Tuck-In Services Bring Isolated Seniors Joy and Comfort
I don’t know about you, but Grandparents Day came and went last week with only Zoom and phone calls, instead of the annual in-person hugs and kisses my beautiful Grands always gift me. The year 2020 has proven to be quite a challenge for most of us in many different ways, but it’s my business...
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Let’s Talk Senior Medications & Brown Bag Check-ups
I’m very thankful that I do not have a regular prescription medication regiment and only take vitamins, natural supplements and a low dose aspirin daily. However, this is not the case for most seniors my caregivers and I know and love. The majority of seniors take at least one prescription medication every day, and many...
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Direct Link 24-Hour Monitoring Serves Seniors Living Alone
After six months, the coronavirus is still alive and surging in Florida. I hope seniors are staying home as much as possible, but that means NOT seeing family and friends. As I contemplated this, it occurred to me that many seniors who live alone may face serious consequences if they have a medical emergency and...
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4 Important Questions to Ask When Hiring a Caregiver
Since the onset of COVID-19 in March, I have received a plethora of inquiries regarding in-home care for seniors and what it entails, especially as it pertains to their loved one’s vulnerability to the disease. Our website clearly displays our Home Helpers® COVID-19 response, as well as a great deal of information about the types...
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Everyday Should Be Senior Citizens Day in Wake of COVID-19
“For all they have achieved throughout life and for all they continue to accomplish, we owe older citizens our thanks and a heartfelt salute. We can best demonstrate our gratitude and esteem by making sure that our communities are good places in which to mature and grow older — places in which older people can...
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Companion Care for Seniors Prevents Isolation and Reduces Risk of Suicide
One brisk December day in 2010, three days after my best girlfriend’s 50th birthday, her 78 year-old father made the decision to end his life. He took his pistol out of the case, put the barrel to his head and pulled the trigger. There was no suicide note, and he had not spoken of suicide...
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Compassionate Caregivers Provide Trusted In-Home Care for Seniors
As I write this blog, I am troubled by the regrettable resurgence of COVID-19 cases in Florida. It has only been three months since the novel coronavirus reared its ugly head and forced our communities to shutdown to slow the spread. At that time, the most vulnerable population consisted of seniors, age 65 and older;...
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Guidance for Caregivers to Seniors with Alzheimer’s and Dementia During COVID-19
As the number of coronavirus cases and deaths continue to rise in Florida, it is important to remember that seniors continue to be the most vulnerable, even though more young people are contracting the disease. Have you considered how caring for seniors with Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia during COVID-19 might present a variety of issues?...
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