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Name: Home Helpers Home Care of Alpharetta & North Atlanta Suburbs
Address: 5755 North Point Parkway, #259, Alpharetta, GA, 30022, USA
Telephone: (770) 738-9652

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March 09, 2020 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 ... Read More
March 02, 2020 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 ... Read More
February 24, 2020 Debunking the Myths of Falling for Seniors Are you one of the millions of Americans who think that tumbles and falls are just par for the course in older adults? The truth is, falling can be devastating for seniors and should be prevented at all costs. It’s not normal to fall and no matter how old you are, there are ... Read More
February 10, 2020 Determining When Your Senior Loved One Should Stop Driving It is never easy to have a conversation with a senior loved one that has to do with giving up the keys to the car for good. After all, driving represents independence and freedom for most people, so it can be really difficult to know when the time is right to ask your loved ... Read More

Caregivers

March 30, 2020 Maintaining a Positive Outlook as a Caregiver Caregivers these days suffer from something known as compassion fatigue and burnout. While you may not have heard these terms before, they are very real, and you might identify with them as we continue to live in a state of emergency due to Covid-19. Just how do you stay ... Read More
December 27, 2019 Advancements in Home Appliances That Help With Aging in Place What are your parents' goals when it comes to retirement? Do they plan to move somewhere new or are they hoping to age in place? Aging in place is the goal of 75% of adults 50 or older per AARP. It's not surprising. Aging in place is often desirable because there's no costly ... Read More
June 29, 2018 Preventing Depression in Family Caregivers Taking care of your aging mom or dad is rewarding, but it is also stressful. Depending on their disability, their needs can easily take priority over your own. Over time, their health can deteriorate even more, demanding even more energy and attention to keep them healthy ... Read More
October 27, 2016 Explaining the Importance of Your Caregiver Role to Your Children Caregivers in Cumming GA Being a caregiver can be one of the most fulfilling experiences that you can have in your life. Despite the benefits of this role, however, you may find that your children do not understand the role that you have taken and all of the time that you ... Read More

Family Caregiving

January 27, 2020 Losing Caregiver Guilt and Living at Peace If you are feeling a bit guilty when it comes to taking care of your older loved ones, you are not alone. Negative emotions are quite common as you walk the caregiving process, and it’s important to know what to do with those emotions as they come up. On top of feeling ... Read More
August 17, 2018 When Mom Can’t Take Care of Herself There are all kinds of issues that can cause elderly adults to struggle with daily tasks. Among the most common are chronic illness, disease, injuries or surgery, poor vision, lack of energy, cognitive decline, grief, anxiety, depression and poor nutrition. Unless you make ... Read More

Health and Wellness

February 03, 2020 Tips for Improving Your Heart Health Your heart is where your life is! A healthy heart beats between 60-90 beats per minute and that may slow down a little as we age. That means your heart could eat more than 140,000 times each day! It’s crazy to think that the organ we depend on for the very breath of life is ... Read More
January 24, 2020 Four Ways to Keep Tabs on Compassion Fatigue Compassion fatigue means that the act of being a caregiver is wearing you down. You’re literally becoming fatigued by the compassion you’ve extended to this point. It can be recoverable, if you’re paying attention to how you’re feeling. Track Your Emotions on a Chart If ... Read More
January 10, 2020 Powerhouse Foods That Boost Your Immune System Viruses occur throughout the year. In the winter, homes are closed up to keep the cold air outside. This makes it easier for germs to spread around a classroom, home, or business. Keep colds and the flu away by washing hands regularly, getting a flu shot, and eating foods ... Read More
January 03, 2020 How to Tell if a Senior Has Prediabetes Gloria, aged 78, had always been good about seeing her doctor regularly. That’s why she was surprised to learn that test results at her annual physical showed she had prediabetes. Her daughter, Ann, was surprised by this, too. However, when the two of them discussed the ... Read More

News

December 31, 2019 2019 Best of Senior Home Care in North Atlanta Greg and Hilary Eldridge, Owners, Certified Senior Advisors (CSA)® Home Helpers of Alpharetta Wins 2019 Best Home Care for Seniors Award in the North Atlanta Area! We’re excited to share the news that Home Helpers of Alpharetta has been voted the 2019 Best Home Care for ... Read More
September 25, 2018 Home Helpers of Alpharetta Wins 2018 Best Home Care for Seniors Award in the North Atlanta Area! We're excited to share the news that Home Helpers of Alpharetta has been voted the 2018 Best Home Care for Seniors in the North Atlanta area. It’s even more rewarding to note that this is the second year in a row that we’ve received this honor! Thanks to all of you who voted ... Read More
February 13, 2017 Parkinson’s Gala Fundraiser in Marietta, GA Hilary and Greg Eldridge, owners of Home Helpers of Alpharetta, enjoyed a lovely evening on Saturday, January 28th, at the 2017 American Parkinson’s Disease Association Gala in Marietta, GA - sponsored by the Georgia APDA Chapter. This wonderful organization is committed to ... Read More

Senior Care

December 20, 2019 How Hiring Caregivers Can Help You in the New Year If this year has been tough for you as you have tried to care for your senior parent or loved one alone or with little assistance from friends or family, consider hiring professionals in the new year. Hiring caregivers from a home care company will free up time and you might ... Read More
December 13, 2019 How to Help Your Senior Get a Good Night’s Sleep Sleep is so important for your senior parent. Getting the proper amount of sleep each night can not only allow the body to repair cell damage that occurred during the day, but it can improve concentration, memory, refresh the immune system, and even help prevent disease. ... Read More
December 06, 2019 Why is Aging in Place a Better Choice? AARP members filled out a survey about their wishes as they age. A whopping 77 percent said they don't want to leave their community. Almost as many said they want to stay in the home they're in right now. Yet, only 59 percent believe it will be possible. Why Do Many Older ... Read More
June 14, 2019 What You Need to Know about Your Senior's New Walker The first time your elderly family member tries to use a walker she might get pretty frustrated. That's because these simple assistive devices can take a little getting used to. But once she's adept with her walker, she'll be ready to go. Using a Walker Takes Some Practice ... Read More