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An older man in a green shirt sits on an exam table, holding his lower back in pain while a healthcare professional in blue scrubs examines him. A red highlight marks the area of discomfort on his lower back.

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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Colonoscopy is Best for Early Detection of Colorectal Cancer

Last week, one of my senior family members was diagnosed with . It came as a surprise because she had a colonoscopy last August and there were no polyps or abnormalities detected. However, a second colonoscopy confirmed the presence of cancer that had developed higher in the intestines than the August colonoscope had explored. There...

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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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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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30 Senior-Friendly Hobbies that Promote Engagement and a Healthier Quality of Life

Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines a hobby as “a pursuit outside of one’s regular occupation engaged in especially for relaxation.” There is no shortage of hobbies and activities that people can participate in throughout West Pasco and Pinellas Counties. After all, our inviting climate promotes indoor and outdoor play year-round. However, seniors need to choose safe hobbies...

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