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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...

Quick Activities for Dementia Care

Although dementia is most commonly diagnosed in seniors, it can also happen to middle-aged people, as well as those who have suffered a brain injury. Many people still go on to live long lives after diagnosis, so it’s important to understand the condition and how you can treat it therapeutically. The goal is to help...

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How to Protect Yourself from Coronavirus

How to Protect Yourself from Coronavirus Of people who are at risk, seniors and people who have severe chronic medical conditions like heart, lung or kidney disease are at the highest level of vulnerability to the virus. This higher risk is mainly due to compromised immune systems, underlying health conditions, and weakened physical states due...

How Seniors Can Stay Connected During the Coronavirus Outbreak

These are scary times, but as with any type of pandemic, knowledge is power. How do you cope with COVID-19 as a senior? We have some tips for you that will leave you empowered and encouraged, so keep reading! Everyone needs social time with loved ones, yet it seems that is exactly what we are...

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