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This 4th of July, Prioritize Senior Care: Let's Ensure the safety of our loved ones!

Here are some senior care basics to keep them safe from communicable diseases: Encourage proper hand hygiene: Remind seniors to wash their hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially before eating or touching their face. Practice social distancing: If attending gatherings, advise them to maintain a safe distance from others...

Let's Talk About Senior Care

Taking care of our elderly loved ones is a full-time commitment, but even the most dedicated caregivers need a break sometimes. Whether you’re a primary caregiver in need of some well-deserved rest or you have other obligations that require you to be away, it’s important to ensure that your loved ones are still receiving the...

5 Simple Steps to Improve Men’s Health in MetroWest Boston

A caregiver at Home Helpers is married to a man who never hesitates to see his primary careprovider or medical specialists or get health screenings whenever necessary. This is unusualbecause most men refrain from seeing doctors and undergoing health screenings, much moreso than women. “It’s common for men to avoid going to the doctor until...

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...

Debunking the Myths of Falling for Seniors

Are you one of the millions of Americans who think that tumbles and falls are just par for the course in older adults? The truth is, falling can be devastating for seniors and should be prevented at all costs. It’s not normal to fall and no matter how old you are, there are things you...

Helping Seniors with a High Protein Diet

Did you know that a diet high in protein is incredibly important for seniors? Protein is particularly important right before medical procedures or surgery and can help the healing time during an acute illness when the body doesn’t digest protein as easily. For our seniors, they especially need high-protein diets to maintain good bone density...

Determining When Your Senior Loved One Should Stop Driving

It is never easy to have a conversation with a senior loved one that has to do with giving up the keys to the car for good. After all, driving represents independence and freedom for most people, so it can be really difficult to know when the time is right to ask your loved one...

Keeping Your Loved Ones Safe from Elder Fraud

These days it seems that robocalls are just a part of daily life that we have to contend with. While it might seem easy to you and I to read through the calls and emails that are obvious scams, it’s not always so easy for seniors. They may not deal with technology enough to recognize...