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November 2025 Newsletter

Message From Our Caregiver Supervisor – Lita Wright I have proudly served with Home Helpers for more than six years. As Caregiver Supervisor, I bring over 20 years of caregiving experience and a strong commitment to high-quality care. I have seen the industry evolve, and I am grateful to work with an organization that continues...

Newsletter - October 2025

Message from our Care Manager – Christina Johnson As a Care Manager, I am dedicated to supporting client’s and their families with compassion, respect, and reliability. I ensure that each individual’s unique needs, preferences, and goals are honored. My focus is on creating a safe, comfortable, and dignified environment where seniors can thrive, while also...

Newsletter - August 2025

Message from our COO – Jackie McMahon I’m proud to serve as the Chief Operating Officer at Home Helpers of Thousand Oaks. With 17 years of experience in the home care industry, my passion for helping seniors live safely and comfortably at home has only grown stronger. After speaking with thousands of individuals and families...

What Is Alzheimer’s-related Time Loss?

Alzheimer’s disease creates a wide range of difficulties and challenges for the seniors who suffer from the condition as well as the family members who love them. One of those issues is Alzheimer’s-related time loss, in which time becomes extremely distorted and seniors with Alzheimer’s disease become confused easily. Alzheimer’s care providers can help families...

What Can Seniors Eat if They Want to Focus on Protein?

Staying healthy and happy as an aging adult might mean adjusting dietary intakes, particularly of protein. That’s because protein helps seniors to hold onto muscle tone, keeps their immune systems strong, and gives them plenty of energy to do everything they want to do. In-home care is a huge help to seniors who want to...

When Is it Time to Consider Home Care Assistance?

Age often comes hand in hand with some big challenges. Family caregivers may want to get their aging family members more help, but not know for sure when it’s time to do so. Understanding some of the signs that home care assistance is a good idea helps family caregivers make the right decision for their...

Balancing Caregiving and Personal Lives with 24-hour Home Care

Aging adults, especially seniors with health problems, may need a lot more help than family caregivers expect. That’s particularly true over time and as caregiving responsibilities pile up, it can be overwhelming for family caregivers to manage alone. Balancing caregiving tasks with work and other personal obligations is a lot easier with help. 24-hour home...

How Does Senior Home Care Help Seniors Improve Heart Health?

Heart health is something that a lot of aging adults need and want to pay more attention to on a daily basis. Many seniors are at a higher risk of cardiovascular issues like high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, and more. Senior home care services offer a variety of types of support for seniors that...

Employee of the Month: Maria!

Caregivers in Thousand Oaks, CA and Surrounding Areas Maria is an essential part of the Home Helpers family, and her dedication shines through in everything she does. Her ability to provide exceptional care and unwavering support to her clients has made a profound difference in their lives. Maria’s compassion, professionalism, and tireless commitment inspire us...