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The 8 Risk and 5 Recovery Factors of PTSD

When I think of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), my immediate thoughts are of the courageous Veterans who have bravely served deployments in the United States military, many of whom have survived injuries as a result of direct combat and other horrific actions. However, my thoughts can’t stop at Veterans when it comes to PTSD. In...

Reviewing the 7 Stages of Stroke Recovery

I once met a tall, tan, handsome senior gentleman while visiting friends in Florida. The man had a wonderful personality, a great sense of humor, and he led a very active lifestyle, with fishing being his passion in retirement. During our conversation, he mentioned he had suffered a sudden stroke when he was in his...

Caregivers Support Aging Adults with Autism

I happened to catch one of my favorite news segments on CBS called “On the Road with Steve Hartman,” and his story sparked an idea for this blog. The feature shared the story of a 46-year-old man named Vaughn, who is a carpet cleaner by trade, even though he is also on the autism spectrum....

Seniors Have a Delicious Quality of Life with Healthy Meal Planning and Preparation

Going to the grocery store is a painful experience for me and many others these days thanks to inflation like we haven’t seen in decades. I, for one, am shocked by the cost increases for everyday food items, many of which we need to properly fuel our bodies. I am especially concerned about seniors right...

Home Helpers® Kankakee & Frankfort Receives Multiple Awards for Caregiving

Living in the outskirts of Chicago, we often hear of award-winning plays or musicals premiering in our town. We have many award-winning celebrities that we can claim as our OWN… pun intended. However, seldom do awards get recognized for huge accomplishments among small businesses in the area that provide award-winning services for in-home care services....

Hypothermia is Health Hazard for Seniors

Living in the south region of Chicago, we are more than close enough to Lake Michigan to know how winter weather can pose a number of challenges, not the least of which are snow, ice and sub-freezing temperatures. Many people embrace the arctic elements, however, seniors and the elderly are much more vulnerable in these...

Monitor the Well-Being of Your Senior Loved Ones this Holiday Season

I don’t know about you, but I am looking forward to spending the holidays with my family this year! I missed some of the special seniors in my life last year out of an abundance of caution, but as of now, it seems we are all poised to exchange gifts and share a holiday meal...

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 to Have Meaningful Conversations with Dementia Patients

If you have a loved one with dementia, you probably already know how frustrating it can be to communicate sometimes. Limited understanding and cognitive decline can be very overwhelming for both the patient and the caregiver, but there are ways to make it easier. Here are some tips to consider… Firstly, be determined to make...