Posts from December, 2019 December 12, 2019 Make Time for You this Holiday Season I believe most of us are aware of the “holiday blues” and how stress can aggravate depression during this time of the year. All the things that many of us look forward to and enjoy, such as parties, celebrations and spending time with family and friends, can be sources of ... Learn More November 25, 2019 Truly Giving Thanks at Thanksgiving I enjoy everything about Thanksgiving. In my part of the country, the change in weather is refreshing after a hot and steamy summer. The air feels cool and crisp (ask me in February, though, and that same “cool and crisp” leans more toward “cold and gray”). There’s a sense ... Learn More November 13, 2019 National Caregiver Month: Join Us in Celebrating Caregivers Some of my favorite blog posts each year come when we have the opportunity to recognize our Exceptional Caregiver Award finalists . These wonderful people provide the heartbeat to Home Helpers ® Home Care offices across the country and are the reason we proudly proclaim ... Learn More October 29, 2019 Halloween: Here Are Some Memorable Tricks and One Treat Although Halloween is thought of as a fun and frivolous holiday today, it has taken time to evolve. In the United States, it began in the 18 th and 19 th centuries when European immigrants (usually from the Celtic regions) brought their traditions with them. The emphasis was ... Learn More October 16, 2019 Medicines and Supplements: The Importance of Letting Your Pharmacist Know Everything That You’re Taking Once you’re feeling poorly enough that you finally go to the doctor, the next stop may very well be at the pharmacy to pick up a prescription. I know that every time I pick one up, the pharmacist is always careful to ask if I have any questions. Usually the answer is a ... Learn More Page 1 of 5