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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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