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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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5 FAQs About CBD
Senior Care in Clearwater, FL and Surrounding Areas CBD products have become commonplace at convenience stores, grocery stores, pharmacies, and veterinary clinics in the last few years as more and more people are using them as a natural option to help manage various health conditions for themselves, their families, and their pets. Because of its...
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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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Top 10 Healthy New Year’s Resolutions for Aging Adults
Senior Care in Clearwater, FL and Surrounding Areas One of the most familiar New Year’s traditions we adopted from previous generations is making New Year’s resolutions to improve ourselves or our lives in the New Year. In the past, people would aspire to meet certain goals in the upcoming year, which is ultimately the same...
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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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