Community Blog

6 Suggestions for Seniors to Stay Steady and Prevent Falls

For nearly two years, a compassionate Home Helpers caregiver was helping an elderly woman in her 90s who lived alone. She cherished her independence and insisted on doing many things on her own. Her daughter lived in Michigan and would visit a few times each year. After the elderly woman had fallen a few times...

10 Pathways for Healthy Aging and Wellness

When I enthusiastically assumed ownership of the successful Home Helpers® Kankakee and Frankfort franchise last spring, my goal was to continue providing quality in-home care for seniors and veterans in the Kankakee area. One of the most important aspects of managing a home care agency is ensuring our senior clients are on a positive journey...

Home Helpers Exists to Support Senior Independence and Make Life Easier

A Home Helpers client was determined to go somewhere. The 77-year-old gentleman had not driven his truck in more than two years due to complications from Parkinson’s disease, but in his mind, he had to go. The man hoisted himself into the driver’s seat. He fiddled with knobs and tried desperately to engage the gearshift,...

When Stroke Occurs, BE FAST for Positive Outcomes

“Time is of the essence” is a phrase commonly used in contract law and construction projects to emphasize the importance of timely performance. Time is of the essence when someone has a stroke, too, because it can take only minutes before a stroke makes or breaks a patient’s outcome. May is Stroke Awareness Month, making...

5 Daily Guidelines for Caregivers of Seniors with Parkinson’s Disease

One of our Home Helpers caregivers assists a 77-year-old gentleman with Parkinson’s disease (PD). She has reported to our admin team that she never knows what she’s going to contend with when she arrives for her shift. As the stages of Parkinson’s Disease (PD) advance, it becomes more difficult or downright impossible for sufferers to...

Best of Home Care Honors Awarded to Home Helpers Kankakee & Frankfort

It is awesome when small businesses in our community are recognized after providing award-winning services. When it comes to in-home care, it often seems thankless. Yet, our care team always strives to provide exceptional care regardless of the situation. That’s why I am excited to announce that Home Helpers® Kankakee & Frankfort has received multiple...

Home Care & Hospice Make Life and End-of-Life Easier in the Kankakee Area

On Thursday, October 17th, our Director of Operations, Sara, represented Home Helpers at a special Respite Day for Seniors event hosted by our local hospice agency, UpliftedCare. This event was held at their Grief Counseling Center in Bourbonnais to introduce aging members of our community to the new MCA Senior Adult Day Center in Kankakee....

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...

Losing Caregiver Guilt and Living at Peace

If you are feeling a bit guilty when it comes to taking care of your older loved ones, you are not alone. Negative emotions are quite common as you walk the caregiving process, and it’s important to know what to do with those emotions as they come up. On top of feeling negative emotions, it’s...