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A person adds a drop of oil from a dropper into a cup of tea on a wooden table. Two cannabis leaves and a small brown bottle sit nearby.

10 Potential Health Benefits of CBD for Seniors

I have a confession to make. I routinely use CBD products, and they help me. In fact, my husband, extended family members, friends and colleagues use CBD, and my sister even purchases canine CBD to use on her dogs! In case you’re not familiar, CBD, or cannabidiol, is a compound derived from the hemp plant...

A smiling elderly woman wearing glasses stands next to a bearded male caregiver in blue scrubs, both looking at the camera and holding hands in a bright, home-like setting.

Blood Donors Needed in America’s First National Blood Shortage

Ironically, January is National Blood Donor Awareness Month, as the American Red Cross has declared a National Blood Shortage Crisis for the first time in history. All of this is thanks to the rampant spread of the highly-contagious COVID-19 Omicron variant. This is quite troubling, considering many of the clients for whom we provide care...

An older man with gray hair and a beard sits in front of an eye examination machine, while an eye doctor guides him during an eye check-up at a clinic.

Early Detection of Glaucoma May Prevent Vision Loss for Seniors

I recently had my annual eye exam at my optometrist’s office, where they always run a battery of tests to determine if my vision has changed, check the state of my cataracts, and detect early signs of glaucoma and other conditions that could affect my eyesight. Fortunately for me, my vision has only a slight...

A young caregiver smiles and hugs an elderly woman sitting in a wheelchair. Both are happy and looking at the camera; the elderly woman has short gray hair and wears a white top. A green plant is in the background.

Home Helpers® Clearwater Awarded Provider & Employer of Choice 2022

Over the last two years, it has been troubling to see so many seniors and their families experiencing anxiety, depression, isolation, loneliness, illness and the loss of loved ones due to the COVID pandemic. That’s why I am incredibly grateful that Home Helpers® Clearwater has been here to serve as a beacon of light and...

An older man wearing a red Santa hat and yellow shirt sits in front of a fireplace, with a decorated Christmas tree and wrapped gifts in the background, creating a festive holiday atmosphere.

12 Ways to Notice Senior Needs Over the Holidays

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends this year! Question: Did you happen to notice any changes in your elders since the last time you gathered together? Perhaps, their appetite was not the same, or they seemed especially cautious when walking or holding a conversation? Even subtle changes could be indicative...

An elderly woman with short gray hair smiles while driving a car, holding the steering wheel with both hands. Sunlight streams through the window, illuminating her face.

Retirement from Driving Isn't Lost Independence for Seniors

A colleague of mine in another state has become a “personal UBER,” of sorts, to an 82 year-old retired school teacher with expensive tastes. She has been providing transportation assistance for this client for a number of months, since the woman also “retired from driving.” You see, her daughter contacted my friend in a state...

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There’s No Place Like Home Helpers for the Holidays!

In my recent blog, Noticing Senior Needs Over the Holidays, I shared information to help you understand more about things you should take note of while you spend quality time with your aging loved ones this holiday season. However, it occurred to me that if you are unable to spend time with your senior family...

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20 Entertaining Bits of Trivia about New Year’s and its Traditions

Once in awhile, I enjoy watching Food Network, in particular, The Pioneer Woman series featuring Ree Drummond. She is a very talented chef living on a ranch in America’s heartland with her husband, Ladd, and their children. Ree has a natural knack for showing off her culinary skills, while injecting humor and kindness throughout each...

An older adult wearing a white robe lies on a bathroom floor near scattered toothbrushes and tubes, suggesting a fall. A walker and toilet are visible in the background.

Products and Protocols in Bathroom Safety for Seniors

Whenever I turn on the television anymore, I am inundated with commercials about updating the bathroom. They promote changing an outdated tub to a low, step-in shower, and their overall renovations are pretty stunning, if I do say so myself. As I pondered the idea of bathroom renovations, I began thinking of bath safety for...

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