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Older Driver Requirements Protect Everyone’s Safety on Illinois Roadways

At Home Helpers, we have several senior clients who have retired from driving for their safety and the safety of others on the road. Conversely, we have elderly clients who refuse to give up their car keys because they think it will mark the end of their autonomy and independence, which isn’t necessarily true. December...

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....

4 Ways to Help Seniors While Promoting Senior Independence

I know a family who did everything they could to keep their Mom/Grandma with chronic healthissues at her home, but at times, they brought her to their homes in their attempt to honor herwishes to never be admitted to a skilled nursing or assisted living facility. However, the familymembers realized this was not a permanent...

Home Helpers® Successfully Supports Senior Independence

It matters not how long we live but how. Philip James Bailey This is a simple statement but an inspirational one. After all, in my experience as the owner of Home Helpers® Kankakee & Frankfort, I have engaged seniors of all types, many of whom strive to remain active and others who live more sedentary...

Filtered Findings About Kidney Disease Among Aging Adults in Illinois

The father of a caregiver I know died nearly 20 years ago as a result of kidney disease and failure. He had commuted to another city an hour from his home for dialysis three times per week for almost a year before he died. Ironically, he succumbed to the disease only two days before he...

What You Need to Know About the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Have you wondered what the symptoms are of the coronavirus? You’re not alone! It seems COVID-19 is all we’ve heard about for the last three months each time you turn on the TV or listen to the news. It’s important to know what to look for, who is more vulnerable, and what to do if...

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...

Quick Activities for Dementia Care

Although dementia is most commonly diagnosed in seniors, it can also happen to middle-aged people, as well as those who have suffered a brain injury. Many people still go on to live long lives after diagnosis, so it’s important to understand the condition and how you can treat it therapeutically. The goal is to help...

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...