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Seniors Should Not Overlook the Importance of Routine Eye Exams
I recently attended a beautiful outdoor wedding, and I left my sunglasses in the car. It was mid-afternoon, with the sun high in the sky shining brightly on the nuptials. My eyes began watering, and focusing became more difficult. I used the wedding program to help shade my eyes, but tears kept flowing, and I...
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Seniors Remain Safe and Independent with a 24-Hour Monitoring Service
It stands to reason that seniors want to stay independent in their own homes where they are most comfortable for as long as possible. However, when a senior lives alone or contends with physical or mental health conditions, family members may question whether it is possible or for how long. After nearly two decades of...
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Top 10 Benefits of Pet Ownership for Seniors
My family loves dogs. My husband and I have dogs, and my adult children have dogs that we affectionately consider our grandpups. Our pets are integral members of our family, and they play an important role as amazing companions and living examples of unconditional love. At Home Helpers, many of the seniors we assist also...
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Healthy Aging is Achieved with These Ways to Wellness
I lead a very active lifestyle, both personally and professionally, and I have to take care of myself to maintain my health and wellness. But taking care of myself requires more than eating a healthy diet as I age. Making healthy food choices is an important key to wellness, but so is exercising, staying hydrated,...
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10 Suggestions to Help Seniors Stay Cool this Summer
Living in Florida, we are accustomed to extremely warm weather and hot summer temperatures; however, according to Climate.gov, our world is gradually getting even hotter as the years pass. “It’s official. According to the annual report from NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, 2024 was the warmest year since global records began in 1850. The ten warmest...
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Navigating the Road to Resources and Benefits for Veterans
On Friday, June 6th, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis visited Douglas T. Jacobson State Veterans’ Nursing Home in Port Charlotte, where he signed three new laws that expand mental health services, nursing care access, and consumer protections for veterans, Gulf Coast News Now reported. I’m always grateful when new programs and benefits become available for veterans,...
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Home Helpers Sustains Senior Independence in Pasco & Pinellas Counties
We have been blessed to serve hundreds of seniors and veterans over the last 17 years, and each has requested or required specific in-home care services to meet their needs and maintain their independence. For example, an 83-year-old lady originally hired us to watch over her husband, who was in advanced stages of Alzheimer’s disease,...
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AFib vs Heart Attack: Know the Difference
While I was on an extended vacation, a dear friend and colleague was at her home when she began feeling strange. Her heart was racing, her blood pressure was elevated, and she thought she was having a heart attack. Fortunately, her adult son was visiting and called 911. She was rushed by ambulance to Trinity...
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Home Helpers Clearwater Delivers Exceptional Home Care Services in Pasco & Pinellas Counties
I must admit, I often check Google Reviews when I search for quality products and services I can find locally or online. I want to know how many 5-star reviews they’ve received, and what kind of feedback they’re getting. I am humbled when Home Helpers delivers exceptional home care services in Pasco and Pinellas Counties...
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