Community Blog

Congratulations to Our Exceptional Caregiver Award Finalists for 2018!

It would be impossible to offer Exceptional Care to our Home Helpers clients and their families if we didn’t have Exceptional Caregivers leading the way! This year marks the third year of our Exceptional Caregiver Awards to recognize these dedicated women and men who are out there every day doing extraordinary work.  We’ll be providing...

Caring Options for Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia

While we are confident we can find a cure together, we know that for families living with Alzheimer’s or dementia, their current situation is a much more pressing consideration. That’s why Home Helpers is so grateful for the caregivers who share their lives with those afflicted with this terrible condition. They bring joy to their...

Senior Citizens Day - August 21

Although it can be demanding at times, most caregivers don’t need to be reminded of the many ways spending time with seniors and learning from their experiences can enrich our lives. Since the 1930s, Americans have marked one day in August to celebrate our seniors, the lives they’ve lived and the contributions they continue to...

Maybe the Best Gift for Mother's Day

Once upon a time, it was Mom who made sure that you were eating healthy foods and looking out for your health. She kept a watchful eye on you to make sure that you had as much independence as you could manage, and as much support as you needed. She steadied you when you crossed...

Caregiving is a Personal Thing

In-home care will never be a one-size-fits-all program. It’s personal. When you first start to consider in-home care for a member of your family, you probably have a lot of questions. Your loved one probably does, too. We have discussed several times the family dynamics of discussing adding a professional caregiver to your team, and...

Is It a Stroke? Better Act F.A.S.T.

Gerry, a 50-ish professional with an active lifestyle, was chatting with a co-worker in the parking lot outside his office when his companion suddenly began leading him to his own car. Several times, Gerry protested that he had somewhere to go, but his colleague persisted. Gerry was fortunate that day because his friend had the...

Never Too Late for Better Heart Health

February is American Heart Month, but heart health should never be taken for granted. In addition to the obvious effect of heart and circulatory conditions on the length of our lives, blood pressure and other circulatory issues as well as heart attacks and heart failure, dramatically affect our quality of life at every age. Medical...

Helping the Elderly Prepare for Winter Weather

Except in the warmest regions of the country, winter weather is a fact of life in one form or another. Even in the Deep South, heavy frosts, ice storms and even the occasional snowfall are never more than one or two five-day forecasts away. The impact from colder temperatures can range from minor inconveniences to...

Here's Why You Shouldn't Skip Your Flu Shot This Year

We get it. You’re busy, and scheduling a vaccination appointment is a hassle, and the side effects can be annoying. But we really need our flu vaccines and, for those over 65, probably a pneumonia vaccine as well. The biggest reason the medical community stresses the urgency of vaccinations for people over 65, the very...