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 older adult’s hands organizing pills into a weekly pill organizer, with medicine bottles, blister packs, and loose capsules on a wooden table.

Medications and Fall Risk: How Can Home Care Offer Support?

Seniors are already at a huge risk of falling, but sometimes there are tools offered to them, like medications, that increase that fall risk. There are lots of reasons for that, but there are things that families can do to help their seniors to be safer at home. Home care providers can do a lot...

An older woman sits at a table using an automatic blood pressure monitor on her left arm, looking at the digital display as she checks her blood pressure.

Six Ways Home Care Assistance Helps Seniors Manage High Blood Pressure

Hypertension, also called high blood pressure, is incredibly common for aging adults. That doesn’t mean it isn’t without bigger health risks over time, however. Managing high blood pressure properly can help seniors to avoid some of the worse complications and side effects from this health issue. Home care assistance can be a big part of...

An elderly woman sits alone at a table, looking down at a bowl of soup. Rain is visible on the window beside her, creating a somber mood.

Does Dementia Cause Weight Loss?

Dementia has a huge impact on cognitive health, but many times families are surprised to discover that dementia can also affect physical health. Many seniors with dementia struggle with unintentional weight loss for a variety of reasons. Working with Alzheimer’s care professionals can help families to address the causes of this weight loss and help...

A smiling woman in a white coat helps an elderly man in an orange shirt play a game of checkers at a table, both focused on the board.

Seven Ways Home Care Assistance Can Help Seniors Beat Boredom

Because seniors typically have a lot of spare time on their hands, battling boredom is a really important aspect of any care plan. Families might not feel sure about what to do, especially if they are short on spare time themselves. Home care assistance can be a fantastic way for families to help seniors address...

Four older adults in casual workout clothes are smiling and doing side stretches together in a bright room, participating in a group fitness class.

What Can Families Do to Help Seniors with Memory Issues?

When seniors start to experience memory issues, they’re likely to encounter some unique challenges. Memory problems impact daily life, overall well-being, and so much more. Families might feel lost, but it’s better to get help sooner instead of waiting. Home care professionals have experience helping seniors manage memory difficulties, especially in terms of daily life....

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...

A doctor uses a penlight to examine the eyes of an older woman, who is sitting and looking straight ahead in a medical office setting.

How Does Diabetic Retinopathy Impact Daily Life for Seniors?

Diabetic retinopathy is an eye condition caused by complications from diabetes. The retina is the tissue at the back of the eye that contains the rods and cones, which receive light from the front of the eye. Diabetes can damage the retina, causing it to stop functioning the way that it should, leading to vision...

An elderly person in a decorated military uniform salutes while holding a U.S. flag over their shoulder, smiling in an outdoor setting with blurred buildings in the background.

Honor Veteran's Day with Your Loved One

If your aging loved one is a senior, then taking the time to honor him or her during Veteran’s Day is a great way to show them how much you appreciate the service they gave. Whether your loved one served overseas or stateside, in whatever capacity, his or her service was valued and appreciated. And...

A smiling elderly woman in a blue robe sits at a kitchen table with a caregiver in a pink uniform, both looking happy. A cup and saucer are on the table in front of them. The background shows a bright, modern kitchen.

Five Questions to Ask about Seniors Aging in Place

Continuing to live in one’s own home while growing older is called aging in place and it’s a common goal for seniors. Unfortunately, there are some variables that might make aging in place a lot more complicated than some families expect it will be. What helps is to sit down and get the answers to...

Page 15 of 40

Discover Personalized Care That Feels Like Family

Call us (408) 317-4969

Start Your Care Journey