Community Blog

Know the Signs, Act F.A.S.T, Save Lives: Honoring National Stroke Awareness Month

Every May, National Stroke Awareness Month reminds us of the urgent need to educate, prevent, and support recovery from strokes, as well as highlight the incredible support available—especially here in Illinois. With strokes being the number 5 cause of death in the US and the leading cause of long-term disability, it is vital to understand...

Supporting Seniors with Parkinson’s: Specialized Care with Heart During Parkinson’s Awareness Month

By Dr. Claire Leegard, DNP, RN – Owner, Home Helpers of Wheaton and Naperville April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, a time to honor the resilience of those living with Parkinson’s Disease and to spotlight the vital support they need each day. Home Helpers Home Care of Wheaton and Naperville, we recognize that Parkinson’s is more...

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month: A Nurse’s Perspective on Caring for Loved Ones

March is Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Month. I want to take a moment to share insights from my years of nursing experience and my passion for helping families care for loved ones with MS. This month is a special time to raise awareness, educate our communities, and highlight the incredible support available—especially right here in...

Celebrating the Heart of Our Caregivers: The Unsung Heroes of Home Care

Celebrating the Heart of Our Caregivers in Wheaton and Naperville, IL: The Unsung Heroes of Home Care As we continue to navigate the challenges of winter, February offers a special opportunity to reflect on love, care, and gratitude—especially during National Heart Month. While much of the focus this month is on heart health, I’d like...

5 Bathroom Safety Recommendations for Seniors

Senior Care in Wheaton, Naperville, IL and Surrounding Areas Many seniors with physical and mental health conditions often need assistance with personal care. This includes basic aspects of personal hygiene including dressing, toileting, and bathing, where caregivers provide the necessary support to help manage proper personal care and prevent accidents in the bathroom. According to...

8 Heartfelt and Practical Ways to Celebrate the Holidays Safely and Joyously with Seniors

This festive season, as we gear up for Christmas, let’s ensure our celebrations are safe and bring warmth, joy, and safety to our elders. Here are 8 heartfelt and practical ways to celebrate the holidays safely and joyously with seniors: 1. Memory Lane Decorations Encourage your senior loved ones to participate in decorating the house....

9 Suggestions for Caregivers of Alzheimer’s Patients in West Chicago to Make Alzheimer’s Caregiving Easier

I am very proud of the team of caregivers I employ at Home Helpers, many of whom are certified in Alzheimer’s and dementia care thanks to our partnership with the National Certification Board for Alzheimer’s Care (NCBAC). November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, and I found a great area resource for seniors and caregivers, Chicago Caregiving...

Routine Mammograms are Key for Early Detection and Treatment of Breast Cancer

Senior Care in Wheaton and Naperville, IL In previous years, I have told you about my senior friend who is currently 85 years old and is a breast cancer survivor. She underwent a unilateral mastectomy in her 70s, and she remains diligent about seeing her oncologist and getting routine mammograms of her healthy breast. Even...

Fall Prevention Tips and Programs Help Seniors Avoid Falls

Home Helpers Senior Care in Wheaton and Naperville, IL: Fall Prevention Tips For Your Loved Ones When I wrote about fall prevention last year, I told you about one of our clients who is a sophisticated retired schoolteacher in her mid-80s with serious back problems that resulted from four auto accidents. The woman retired from...