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Regular Vision Exams for Seniors May Prevent Eye Diseases and Visual Impairment

My youngest son, Nolan, graduated high school this year, and he’s preparing to begin his secondary education at Northern Illinois University School of Music. Watching him graduate was very emotional for me, but I am extremely proud of his accomplishments and success, and I’m cheering on my passionate percussionist in his next chapter! As Jon...

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Loneliness May Negatively Impact Senior Independence

While watching the morning news, I heard about a recent Gallup poll that measured the levels of global loneliness. The survey found that as many as 23% or 1 in 5 respondents reported experiencing feelings of loneliness the day before being polled. Demographics like age and gender did not make a difference in the percentages....

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Understanding the Basics About Men’s Health in Naperville

As a wife, mother, Doctor of Nursing Practices (DNP), and owner of Home Helpers® Wheaton & Naperville, I am fully committed to my family’s and clients’ health and wellness. Being a wife and mother of three adult children – a daughter and two sons – I have consistently done my best to provide my family...

An elderly person with gray hair, wearing a white shirt and black pants, sits on a sofa holding their painful arm, with a cane resting nearby.

Mobile Stroke Unit Provides FAST Response for Stroke Sufferers in West DuPage County

On May 8, 2024, Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital dispatched a state-of-the-art, specialized ambulance called the Mobile Stroke Unit to serve 20 communities or roughly 500,000 people. “We’re essentially bringing the hospital to the patient,” said program manager Keely Buffo. As a DNP and owner of Home Helpers, I could not be more thrilled to...

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Be Proactive in the Fight Against Parkinson’s Disease in Illinois

At Home Helpers, my team and I have had countless opportunities to assist male and female seniors from all walks of life, with a variety of physical and mental health conditions, including Parkinson’s disease. Our very own Home Helpers® Case Manager, Kathleen, has personal experience with Parkinson’s Disease as her father was diagnosed with it...

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Exploring Crucial Information About Colorectal Cancer in Illinois

As a Doctor of Nursing, a Certified Senior Care Specialist, and owner of Home Helpers Wheaton & Naperville, I have had more than a few opportunities to know senior men and women who were battling colorectal cancer. Unfortunately, research shows that more adults under the age of 55 are being diagnosed with this dreadful disease...

An elderly man sits on a bench holding his chest in discomfort while an elderly woman stands beside him, placing a comforting hand on his shoulder. They are outdoors in a park-like setting.

Never Fail to Recognize Symptoms and Risk Factors of Heart Failure

The mother of a caregiver at Home Helpers has battled COVID and serious cardiovascular and pulmonary repercussions since days before Christmas 2023. She has been on a recovery rollercoaster for nearly two months. Her two daughters and her 82-year-old sister have been providing care and much-needed support, but their senior loved one has felt frustrated,...

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Signs, Symptoms, and Suggestions Regarding Hypothermia and Extreme Cold Exposure

We may be weather-tough as Illinoisans, but bitterly cold temperatures can get the best of anyone. 1NBC Chicago reported that in December, a 74-year-old woman died in Chicago’s Lower West Side due to cold exposure and hypothermia. Additionally, last Thursday, a 60-year-old man was found deceased in Schiller Park, and the medical examiner confirmed he,...

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4 Red Flags that Indicate Seniors May Need Help

Where does the time go? Christmas is upon us, and we’re about to embark on New Year 2024! Spending precious time with my family over Thanksgiving weekend allowed me to notice how much my children have matured. It confirmed the immense pride Jon and I feel for all of their hard work in college and...

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