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The Caregiver Parent’s Guide to Life

The adults in our country who are stuck in the Caregiver Paradox are balancing the roles of parent, child, spouse, employee and caregiver all at once. At Home Helpers, we strive to help these family caregivers escape the Caregiving Dilemma by rebalancing their family roles: ......

Tips for Renovating a Home for Aging in Place

Has constantly scrolling through Pinterest, watching home improvement shows, or skimming the “dream house” magazines on your coffee table got you itching to do a fancy makeover this summer? I know the feeling. And I’ve had my fair share of projects-gone-wrong that are ......

Am I a family member, or a family caregiver?

When an aging family member needs help, most of us want to be there for him or her. We jump up immediately to say, “I’ll be right over.” While this impulse is admirable, I see time and time again how family members taking on multiple care responsibilities begin to experience ......

Agnes Freeman Honored as Caregiver of the Year 2014

A hardworking 62-year-old immigrant from Ghana and a mother and grandmother, Agnes Freeman has worked with Home Helpers of Reston, Virginia for years as a trusted caregiver. She was recognized as Caregiver of the First Quarter 2014 for her extraordinary efforts with a client ......

5 Tips for Balancing Your Caregiver Responsibilities

When all your caregiver responsibilities seem like a top priority, how can you make a choice? Overextended and overwhelmed, people serving as family caregivers often lose their sense of self. It’s not easy choosing between competing priorities: family, career, community, and ......

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 ......

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 ......

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 ......

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, ......