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6 Self-Care Tips for the Sandwich Generation
Last week, I wrote about trends I see in family caregiver homes across the country. Today, I’d like to talk about what is arguably the most negatively impacted piece of the caregiving equation, the Sandwich Generation. A Growing Problem Today, 47% of American adults are, in ......
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15 Songs to Spark Awareness – Alzheimer’s Playlist
Earlier this month, Home Helpers published a blog post about Music Therapy. The post detailed how music provides “awakenings” for those suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease and other types of dementia, including the story of Glen Campbell’s final tour, and the Alive Inside ......
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The Battle Continues at Home: In Home Veterans Care
Today, as we reflect on the service and honor the bravery of the veterans whom have served in our military, we must not forget that once these soldiers return home, many are faced with different types of battles such as life-long challenges and injuries. No one comes home ......
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Music Therapy Empowers Caregivers
Along with loss of memory, people with Alzheimer’s may experience impaired communication, a deficit in motor skills, and a decreased ability to decipher information with the 5 senses. The effects from this disease can be devastating, both to the patient and the caregiver, ......
Read More Cataract Awareness and Prevention
The busy summer months are full of plans, family get-togethers and vacations. But, as summer turns the bend toward autumn, August is a good time to focus on getting things in order for the upcoming season. August is Cataract Awareness Month at Home Helpers and it is the ......
Read More The Importance of Taking a Breath: How to Combat Caregiver Stress
"When you neglect your own physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, you cannot possible give effective care to a loved one." - Leeza Gibbons Caregiver Stress? Take a Breath. In almost every work place in the country, employees are given the periodic opportunity to step away ......
Read More 3 Tips for Living with Arthritis
Arthritis is the number 1 cause of disability for all ages. Imagine experiencing pain every time you stand, sit, turn your head, or use your hands. For the 50 million people living with arthritis in the United States (that’s 1 in every 5 adults), this becomes reality. ......
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The 5 Stages of Parkinson’s Disease
Celebrities—such as Muhammad Ali, Michael J. Fox, and Janet Reno—may have helped you become more aware of Parkinson’s Disease. Even still, there remains a general lack of understanding about the disorder in terms of functional aspects and care-giving considerations. ......
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Is In-Home Care Needed? How to Recognize the Signs
Many of us traveled home for the holidays to visit Mom and Dad. This time spent together comes once a year and is a special time, filled with holiday excitement and cheer. But, did you notice signs that something was “off” about your aging loved one? Did Mom Seem Different ......
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