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Moorpark Chamber Mixer with BNI Alliance For Success

We had a terrific Tuesday evening attending the Moorpark Chamber Mixer, hosted by the BNI group “Alliance For Success.” This amazing networking event was held at the State Farm Office, where our hosts organized a wonderful evening of connection and collaboration. The weather was beautiful, the food was excellent, and everyone we spoke with was...

Home Helpers Can Help You Make An Informed Choice When It Comes To Medicare

The Annual Medicare Open Enrollment is just around the corner! Open Enrollment is October 15-December 7. If you elect to enroll in different coverage, this change will become effective January 1, 2025. Most likely you and your family will soon be inundated with Medicare mailings. Did you know that Home Helpers Home Care has an...

How Does Companion Care at Home Help Banish Loneliness for Seniors?

Loneliness is a huge issue for many seniors. It has massive impacts on both mental and physical well-being, which means that it’s essential for families to figure out a solution for seniors who are facing loneliness. Working with companion care at home is often an easy, seamless solution for aging adults who spend too much...

Home Helpers: Contracted with the VA to Provide Free Home Care for Veterans

Home Helpers is proud to be contracted with the VA to offer free home care services to veterans. Homemaker and Home Health Aide Care Services are part of the VA Medical Benefits Package, available to all enrolled veterans. These services, designed to help veterans remain in their homes and communities, are available to veterans of...

What Warning Signs of Dementia Should Families Watch for in Seniors?

Daily life is busy and that sometimes means that ailments and illnesses seem to pop up out of nowhere. Like any other illness, dementia is easier to treat when it’s spotted and diagnosed early. That means knowing what warning signs to watch out for so that families can take action. Alzheimer’s care providers can be...

The 5 Biggest Benefits Of Seniors Aging In Place

These days most seniors prefer to stay in their homes as they get older. It’s called aging in place. And according to surveys seniors would rather live independently as long as they can. For children that are trying to make sure their senior parents are safe, aging in place may seem risky. But there are...

How to Prepare Moving Aging Parents into Your Home

It can be a tough decision to move an aging parent into your home, but once the decision is made, there are some things you can do to make the process as easy as possible. Here are some tips to help you plan for the big move. Assess the Way They Currently LiveYou may not...

Managing the Symptoms of Sundowning

Alzheimer’s Disease presents many challenges, not the least of which is something called sundowning—a period in the late day/early evening when agitation or irritability can set in for no apparent reason. Confusion tends to worsen as the sun goes down, hence the name. The real challenge for caregivers is that this time is often when...

Taking Care of Yourself as a Caregiver for Others

Becoming a caregiver to a family member is both rewarding and challenging. It will no doubt have an impact on the other relationships in your life, making the personal priorities fall to the back burner. While we may tell ourselves, this type of caregiving is only temporary, it often turns into much longer months or...