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Senior Nutrition

No matter your age, everyone is more aware of the impact proper nutrition makes in living a healthy life. As we age, though, our nutritional needs change. Eighty percent of those over age 65 have a chronic condition, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, COPD or heart disease. Pay attention to what they eat can...

Heart Month

Heart Month, which the U.S. has marked every February since the 1960s, is a great time for reminders about healthy diet, regular exercise routine, frequent doctor visits and sticking to medication guidelines. But following that advice can be one of the greatest challenges to heart health, especially among people over 65 living independently. Some of...

Black History Month

One of our caregivers, Massa Kromah, took part in a celebration in honor of Black History at Rosemont Presbyterian Village this month.  Massa discussed her culture, displayed African outfits and prepared rice bread for the residents.  She did an outstanding job and her presentation was enjoyed by all.  Well done Massa! Categories Senior Care...

Personalized Care For Individuals With Developmental & Intellectual Differences

‘Taking care of the Caregiver’ needs to be a priority, too Caring for individuals with developmental and intellectual differences requires a special level of compassion, understanding and patience, which is why the majority of this type of care is provided by family members. Developmental and intellectual differences include any condition that is due to physical,...

Root Beer Float Day

August 27th, 2019 – Home Helpers of Media sponsored a “Root Beer Float Day” at The Residence Of Glen Riddle Assisted Living. Several residents enjoyed the delicious treat that was skillfully prepared and served by 2 of our RN’s (Barbara Hewitt and Kim Carroll – pictured). Categories Senior Care...

June Is PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) Awareness Month

Be informed. Be impowered.  While combat Veterans are often the first people we think of in association with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), civilians who have been through a serious traumatic event can also develop PTSD. In addition to war zone exposure, triggering events can include physical or sexual assault; serious accidents; natural or man-made disasters...

Taking The Keys Away: Older Driver Safety Awareness

In 2014, nearly 5,700 senior drivers were killed and 221,000 were injured in traffic crashes. This number is only climbing as the years pass. Although Americans are healthier and living longer than ever before, seniors are outliving their ability to drive safely by an average of 7 to 10 years. This is primarily due to...

Caregiver Job Opportunities

HOME HELPERS STRIVES TO BE THE MOST TRUSTED AND RESPECTED PROVIDER OF HOME CARE SERVICES IN OUR AREA Caregiver Job Opportunities  OPEN POSITIONS INCLUDE:  Full time or part time HOURLY caregiversLive-in caregiversWeekend on-call caregivers JOB BENEFITS Joy of making life easier for someone Pleasant working conditions Flexible hours and scheduling Competitive wages Paid Time Off...

MAINTAINING SENIOR INDEPENDENCE

America’s seniors desire to remain independent and living in their beloved homes. Home Helpers® Home Care can help families start the conversation about how to “age in place” safely. According to the National Institute for Aging, 89% of Americans over the age of 50 wish to remain in their homes for as long as possible....