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5 Keys to Cancer Prevention in Florida
I can’t think of anyone in my world who has not been impacted by cancer in some way, shape, or form. Cancer comes in a variety of forms and stages, and the very word generates feelings of fear and anxiety among patients and families. As a Certified Senior Care Advisor and the President of Home...
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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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8 Self-Care Suggestions for Caregivers to Make the Holidays and 2025 Easier
Caregivers in Clearwater, FL and Surrounding Areas Being a family, professional, or private caregiver can be quite challenging. That’s why my administrative team and I host a special Christmas party each year for our hard-working caregivers at Home Helpers. Everyone enjoys food, fun, and fellowship since we rarely get together, and our admins take the...
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20 Practical Holiday Gift Ideas for Seniors and Aging Adults
As I wrap up my holiday shopping, I have a few seniors for whom I want to buy gifts, but I’d like to find items that are practical or things they can use. Fortunately, I found some great ideas thanks to Good Housekeeping for 20 practical holiday gift ideas for seniors and aging adults in...
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Home Helpers Makes Holidays Happier Days in West Pasco and Pinellas Counties
Home Helpers Caregivers Make Holidays Happier in West Pasco and Pinellas Counties In my recent blog, Assessing the Well-Being of Seniors During the Holidays and Providing Support to Make Life Easier, I shared some professional insight to help you understand more about things you should watch for when you spend quality time with your aging...
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Assessing the Well-Being of Seniors During the Holidays and Providing Support to Make Life Easier
Senior Care in Clearwater, FL and Surrounding Areas While one of the caregivers I employ at Home Helpers was traveling in Georgia, she saw a television commercial that touched her heart so much that she told me about it. Kroger, a large grocery chain, used an animation of a young boy who noticed an elderly...
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