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Celebrate Earth Week: 3 Simple Green Projects to Try at Home

Each April, Earth Week invites us to reflect on how we care for the planet—and the homes we live in every day. At Home Helpers of DuPage and Will, we believe that supporting the environment is directly tied to supporting safe, healthy living for seniors and their families. Caring for the planet can also mean...

How to Afford Home Care: 5 Smart Strategies for Families

Did you know that the average cost of home care is $5,720 per month for full-time services? According to Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey, these costs vary by location and level of care, making affordability a common concern for families. At Home Helpers of DuPage and Will, we’ve seen how home care can relieve stress...

Tips for Maintaining Healthy Skin, Even in Cold Weather

Did you know that seniors are more prone to dry, cracked skin during winter months? According to the American Academy of Dermatology, cold air, low humidity, and indoor heating can strip moisture from the skin, increasing the risk of irritation and infection. Here are some simple and effective ways to keep your skin healthy and...

Maintaining a Positive Outlook as a Caregiver

Caregivers these days suffer from something known as compassion fatigue and burnout. While you may not have heard these terms before, they are very real, and you might identify with them as we continue to live in a state of emergency due to Covid-19. Just how do you stay positive as a caregiver during these...

How Seniors Can Stay Connected During the Coronavirus Outbreak

These are scary times, but as with any type of pandemic, knowledge is power. How do you cope with COVID-19 as a senior? We have some tips for you that will leave you empowered and encouraged, so keep reading! Everyone needs social time with loved ones, yet it seems that is exactly what we are...

How to Protect Yourself from Coronavirus

How to Protect Yourself from Coronavirus Of people who are at risk, seniors and people who have severe chronic medical conditions like heart, lung or kidney disease are at the highest level of vulnerability to the virus. This higher risk is mainly due to compromised immune systems, underlying health conditions, and weakened physical states due...

Debunking the Myths of Falling for Seniors

Are you one of the millions of Americans who think that tumbles and falls are just par for the course in older adults? The truth is, falling can be devastating for seniors and should be prevented at all costs. It’s not normal to fall and no matter how old you are, there are things you...

Helping Seniors with a High Protein Diet

Did you know that a diet high in protein is incredibly important for seniors? Protein is particularly important right before medical procedures or surgery and can help the healing time during an acute illness when the body doesn’t digest protein as easily. For our seniors, they especially need high-protein diets to maintain good bone density...

Determining When Your Senior Loved One Should Stop Driving

It is never easy to have a conversation with a senior loved one that has to do with giving up the keys to the car for good. After all, driving represents independence and freedom for most people, so it can be really difficult to know when the time is right to ask your loved one...