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4 Helpful Tips for Caregivers Working Collaboratively with Hospice

As a Doctor of Nursing, I have had numerous opportunities to help senior men and women with varying levels of care, including hospice. When a patient begins receiving hospice care, it is typically a very physically, mentally, and emotionally trying time for the hospice patient’s family members, family caregivers, and hired caregivers. Considering November is...

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Aging Increases the Risk for Developing Breast Cancer

As I was writing this blog, a notification chimed on my phone from a national news source. “Actress Suzanne Somers, Dead at 76.” I opened the story and learned she had passed after a 23-year battle with an aggressive form of breast cancer. She was initially diagnosed in her 50s, and she fought and won...

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Fall Prevention Advice Helps Keep Seniors Safe

One of our clients is a sophisticated retired schoolteacher in her 80s with serious back problems that stem, primarily, from four serious auto accidents. When her caregiver picked her up for her bi-weekly hair appointment, the senior lady seemed to be limping more than usual. As she got into the car, she told the caregiver...

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7 Simple Wellness Tips for Seniors

My husband and I recently participated in the Dim Sum and Then Some 5K/10K & Kids Dash in Chicago, and it was quite exhilarating! We both finished strong and had a great time while supporting the Chinese Mutual Aid Association. I must say, there is something extremely gratifying about supporting a worthy organization while doing...

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Area Senior Centers Provide Awesome Activities for Aging Adults

Fortunately, we’ve been experiencing mild to moderate temperatures so far this summer, with a number of rainy days mixed in. The weather can be a factor that dictates how often seniors get out and about to shop, socialize and participate in community activities. With that said, I want to encourage seniors to consider visiting our...

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Home Helpers® is Keeping Seniors Safe from Elder Abuse

When a 92-year-old man was moved to an assisted living facility with his little dog, his family had huge hopes that it would be a good fit for him, and he’d thrive. Unfortunately, that didn’t happen. The man did well for the first three days, then during the early morning hours of the fourth day,...

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7 Self-Care Suggestions for Seniors to Boost Physical and Mental Health

I often talk to my family members, as well as my staff, and caregivers at Home Helpers about the importance of self-care for better physical, mental, and emotional health. Then it occurred to me that many of the seniors that we assist must be reminded about their own self-care, especially if they have become more...

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Understanding the Symptoms and Stages of Parkinson’s Disease

In my career, I have known and assisted seniors with Parkinson’s Disease (PD), and each one presented with symptoms at different stages of the disease. Considering April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, and today, approximately 1 million people are living with Parkinson’s Disease, and a new diagnosis is given every 6 minutes, it’s important we...

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FAQs About Colorectal Cancer in Illinois and the United States

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. In fact, a friend of mine informed me that her paternal grandfather had been diagnosed with colorectal cancer...

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