Community Blog

Need Home Care?

"*" indicates required fields

Name*

Phone Number*

Address Where Care is Needed*

Email*

Relationship To Person Needing Care*

When would you like care to begin?*

Consent

I agree to participate in our SMS texting program and agree to its terms and conditions. By agreeing to the terms and conditions, you consent to receive recurring SMS messages from Home Helpers® Home Care and its franchisees to the provided mobile number. Message frequency may vary and may include appointment reminders, employment offers, follow-up messages regarding services provided, promotions or offers (if applicable). Message & data rates may apply. To end SMS messaging simply reply STOP to our messages. Reply HELP for info.

This field is hidden when viewing the form

Address Where Care is Needed

Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Your Blog For Trusted In-Home Care Information

An elderly woman with short gray hair sits indoors near large windows, looking thoughtfully into the distance. She wears a green and navy top with a pendant necklace.

What Causes Anxiety for Seniors?

As people grow older, they experience a great deal of change. Sometimes those changes are good, but they can also have negative impacts. Often both types of change can cause anxiety which has a big effect on overall well-being. Understanding these causes can help families to enlist the help of companion care at home along...

Four adults sit cross-legged on yoga mats in a bright room with large windows, eyes closed and hands resting on their knees, appearing relaxed and peaceful during a group meditation or yoga session.

Eight Mental Health Habits to Help Seniors Manage Depression and Anxiety

Anxiety and depression are unfortunately very common issues for aging adults. Battling these issues can mean using a variety of different techniques and solutions ranging from bringing in companion care at home to trying some of these habits. Exercise Most lists that offer solutions for managing anxiety and depression include exercise, and they do so...

A nurse in blue scrubs sits on a couch holding a tablet and gently touches the shoulder of an older woman with gray hair, who is also seated, as they have a caring conversation.

Mental Health Awareness Month: Six Reasons to Book 24-Hour Home Care

In the U.S., 34 million adults aged 65 or older suffer from depression. Only 3% are receiving treatment. May is Mental Health Awareness Month and a good time to look at the benefits that 24-hour home care offers when depression affects your mom. She Won’t Forget to Take Her Medications If your mom is prescribed...

A smiling older man sits on a couch next to a cheerful healthcare professional in blue scrubs, who is holding a clipboard. They are laughing together in a bright, cozy living room.

Counseling Awareness Month: Mental Health Issues Affect All Ages

“Get Fit For Your Future” is the theme of 2023’s Counseling Awareness Month. Your dad’s mental and emotional health are extremely important as he ages, but he may be too proud or embarrassed to talk about the anxiety he experiences. He may not want to address that he believes he’s depressed. Take time during April’s...

An elderly person with gray hair lies awake in bed at night, looking troubled. An old-fashioned alarm clock on a bedside table shows the time as 3:55. The room is dimly lit.

What Can Help if Your Senior Is Experiencing Depression?

Everyone can be susceptible to depression at one point or another, even your aging family member. Seniors may spend a little more time depressed than other people might, though, especially if they live alone and aren’t around other people a lot. Here are some ideas that can help if your elderly family member is battling...

A group of five older adults sit on chairs in a row, smiling and lifting their legs in a light exercise class in a bright, indoor setting.

Five Practical Steps for Helping Your Senior to Manage Isolation and Depression

Depression and isolation are huge issues for aging adults. It’s way too easy for your senior to give up on being around other people, and that can be a dangerous perspective for her to have. Talk to Her Doctor about General Health Issues There are a lot of different reasons that people become isolated, and...

Discover Personalized Care That Feels Like Family

Call us (408) 317-4969

Start Your Care Journey