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Home Helpers of Alpharetta and North Atlanta - Customized Care that Helps You Thrive

Over the years the desire to maintain our independence and age in the comfort of home has continued to be the preference for the vast majority of seniors. Fourteen years ago Hilary and Greg Eldridge began their commitment to raise the bar for in-home care for clients and their families, and have been voted the...

COVID-19: When You Need Help Staying Safe at Home

Home has a unique place in our lives as a place to be safe and secure, especially under the most trying circumstances. For older adults over the age of 60, this has even more meaning today as we all come together to face the challenges of the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). The most recent guidelines...

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...

Early Signs of Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a complex condition in which the body’s immune system attacks various parts of the body. The disease causes damage to the protective coating of nerves, which causes them to function improperly. The symptoms of MS vary from one person to the next and can even come and go, so diagnosis is...

Is Your Parent at Risk for Identity Theft?

With the prevalence of the internet and the use of mobile devices, many argue that life has never been as accessible and convenient as it is now. This can offer a wide variety of benefits, particularly to people such as seniors who can take advantage of these resources to help manage life tasks that may...

Tips for Choosing Foods to Serve Your Senior with Alzheimer's Disease

Nutrition is an important part of everyone’s life, and that includes people who are suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. Though there is no one specific diet or eating approach that is prescribed for people with this disease, doctors recommend that family caregivers help their adult choose foods that are nutritious and will give their bodies what...

Tips for Helping Your Parent Cope with Dry Skin

Particularly with the cooler, dryer temperatures that many areas experience in the fall and winter, dry skin is a common and unpleasant condition. As a family caregiver, it is important that you understand that this condition is not just uncomfortable, but for an elderly adult it can be dangerous. Seniors already have skin that is...

Walking and COPD: How This One Exercise Can Help Your Loved One

If your loved one has been diagnosed with COPD, you probably also know that exercise can help. Depending on your loved one’s current health, walking can be an excellent choice. Why Try Walking? Walking is an incredibly easy form of exercise to start out with. Your senior parent already walks, even if she’s only doing so to...

Can Plants Really Clean the Air?

Indoor air pollution can be surprisingly impactful on our health and wellness because gasses and particles are breathed in and can trigger respiratory problems. Seniors are particularly susceptible to air pollutants, which can magnify existing health complications like asthma and allergies. The primary caregiver for an elderly loved one should consider ways to boost air...