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We Can’t Turn a Blind Eye to Senior Vision Health

My family and I have had the most incredible opportunities to travel over the last two months for a business trip in Arizona, a family vacation in Mexico, and recently, my husband and I splurged for a lovely 22nd wedding anniversary getaway to Lake Michigan. We have all soaked in the beauty of the locations...

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Senior Independence Looks Different for Each Aging Adult

As I pondered the idea of senior independence, I couldn’t help reflecting on the many clients we have helped over the years. Each person has had their own individual needs and requirements that would allow them to remain at home with a better quality of life. Basic activities of daily living were professionally managed by...

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Top 10 Tests that are Crucial to Monitor Men’s Health

I am very happily married to an amazing man, and we are blessed to have three beautiful children together: two boys and a girl. As an advanced practice nurse, wife, mother, and owner of Home Helpers® Wheaton & Naperville, I am steadfast in my commitment to my family’s and my clients’ health and well-being. In...

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Aging Well Begins with Senior Health and Fitness

I love springtime and being able to get outdoors for fresh air, sunshine, exercise, and recreation! I am also very grateful to have my senior Mom nearby so we can spend more time together shopping, dining, and collectively working on our health and fitness. The topic of senior health and fitness is so important to...

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Home Helpers® Embraces Opportunities to Assist Those with Disabilities

Have you ever found yourself in an elevator with someone with a disability or intellectual difference? Did you avoid eye contact or worse, stare at the person because there was something about them that made you uncomfortable? Unfortunately, when I was a very young girl, I remember being that person. I was not sure what...

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Geriatric Nutrition Must Remain a Priority

I have noticed that many of the seniors in my life are eating far less these days, and that concerns me. I understand that aging factors cause this, but I desperately want the seniors I love to eat right to lead a healthier quality of life. Geriatric nutrition is a critical subject and must remain...

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Home Helpers Wheaton & Naperville Strives to Rescue Senior Hearts

I am all about helping people, which is why I became a Doctor of Nursing and a Home Helpers® franchisee. I am also all about rescuing animals, which is the perfect lead into my sweet story about Cooper. Eight years ago, my family relocated to a new home in Elgin, and we had the space...

What To Do if You Are Sick

Call your doctor: If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 and develop a fever and symptoms, such as cough or difficulty breathing, call your healthcare provider for medical advice. Steps to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 if you are sick Follow the steps below: If you are sick with COVID-19 or think you...

How to Have Meaningful Conversations with Dementia Patients

If you have a loved one with dementia, you probably already know how frustrating it can be to communicate sometimes. Limited understanding and cognitive decline can be very overwhelming for both the patient and the caregiver, but there are ways to make it easier. Here are some tips to consider… Firstly, be determined to make...

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