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What Is Senior Brain Fog and How Does it Affect Their Lives?

Seniors can find themselves suddenly feeling as if they’re more confused than ever before, disorganized, and just unable to think clearly. This is commonly called brain fog, and while it’s something people of any age can experience, it can be a little frightening for seniors to manage. Home care assistance can offer seniors support while...

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How Lung Cancer Affects Seniors Living Alone

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and it’s a great time to learn more about how lung cancer affects seniors, and how it might affect your senior parent. Did you know that the average age that someone gets diagnosed with lung cancer is 70? It’s true, seniors have a high risk of lung cancer. And...

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Five Factors to Consider When Taking Care of Aging Family Members

So many family caregivers know that they’re going to take care of the seniors they love as life changes, but the reality can sometimes still be surprising. It helps a lot if family caregivers consider some of these factors before caregiving fully kicks in. And one solution to think about in advance is getting some...

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Home Helpers NWI: Lacing Up at the Sneaker Masquerade

Our team loves being out in the community and this week, Tammy & Jessica were running, or at least walking fast, celebrating with friends at the Dyer Nursing & Rehabilitation Center’s Sneaker Masquerade! Guests laced up their freshest sneakers, threw on their favorite masks, and joined together for a fun-filled day. The event featured live...

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Celebrating Community at Belvedere Senior Housing’s Classic Auto Show

Our very own, Tammy Spearson had the honor of joining the wonderful residents and staff at Belvedere Senior Housing in Merrillville. The community gathered for their much-anticipated Annual Classic Auto Show, hosted in partnership with the Winemac Old Auto Club. The event was the perfect way to spend the day! Families, friends, and car enthusiasts...

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How Can Family Caregivers Tell Seniors Have Vision Trouble?

Some vision issues are obvious to everyone involved, especially when seniors have trouble reading or engaging in other activities they do every day. But sometimes vision changes are more subtle and seniors may not realize they’ve been compensating for their vision issues. Home care providers may also help seniors start to notice when they’re experiencing...

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What Are the Key Areas for Senior Fall Prevention?

Preventing falls for seniors is a major part of helping them to remain safe as they age in place for as long as they would like. Seniors who fall once are twice as likely to experience a second fall according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That means family caregivers need to pay...

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Five Ways Home Care Offers More Than Just Physical Assistance to Seniors

Emotional support is something that seniors may find more difficult to get as often as they need it while they age in place. In many cases, they aren’t sure how to mention to the people they love that they’re feeling more lonely or isolated, so they don’t see an easy answer. Home care is typically...

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