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A smiling older man in a wheelchair is being helped into a parked car by a woman standing beside him, both looking at the camera. The car door is open and it is daytime.

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,...

A caregiver is helping an elderly man button his shirt in a warmly lit room. The man is smiling, and they appear to be enjoying a pleasant, caring moment together.

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...

A smiling elderly man sits outside in a wheelchair, looking up at a younger woman who stands beside him with her hand on his shoulder. They are both smiling and surrounded by greenery.

Home Helpers Bourbonnais Delivers Specialized Parkinson’s Care and Respite for Family Caregivers

A few weeks ago, a Home Helpers caregiver was providing respite care for a family caregiver to a senior gentleman with Parkinson’s disease (PD). The family caregiver is the man’s oldest daughter, and she has two children: a young man who is a senior in high school preparing to graduate and go to college, and...

Home Helpers Bourbonnais Delivers Specialized Parkinson’s Care and Respite for Family Caregivers

A caregiver in blue scrubs helps an elderly woman by gently supporting her hand as she holds a walking cane. The woman is seated and wearing a light blue cardigan.

Understanding More about Parkinson’s Disease

In a recent news story, a breakthrough in Parkinson’s disease (PD) research was reported. Researchers identified a biomarker in brain and body cells they call the “Parkinson’s protein,” that is linked to the development of PD. Since there is no cure for PD yet, this exciting breakthrough means that people with this “Parkinson’s protein” may...

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