Senior Safety Real Examples of Medical Alert Devices Making a Difference Any of us would be startled – and probably pretty scared – to hear a doorbell sound in the middle of the night. So you can imagine what Dorothy*, a senior living alone, must have been feeling the night that happened to her. As she went to see who was at her door, two ... Read This Post How to Keep Seniors Independent – and Safe If you’ve ever seen any of our Exceptional Caregiver videos, you’ll see that Home Helpers ® Home Care has all types of Caregivers who are focused on one thing: providing Exceptional Care. Having Caregivers of diverse origins and experiences enhances our ability to find the ... Read This Post Shorter Days Impact Seniors in Many Ways Since we’ve just had our clocks “fall back” to standard time across most of the country, that means darkness is already settling in even as we drive home from work. Less light, more cold (often accompanied by precipitation of some sort and/or wind) can have a debilitating ... Read This Post Keep Seniors Safe and Warm in Their Homes Record-breaking low temperatures are all but inescapable this winter, with every state except Hawaii recording below-freezing weather on one recent morning. Staying warm in the middle of an Arctic blast is always a hassle, and we certainly endorse all the good advice offered ... Read This Post Four Ways to Protect Seniors from Winter Home Repair Fraud On average, victims of elder financial abuse lost $90,000. No matter where you live, Mother Nature can throw some fierce winter weather your way. Unfortunately, the aftermath can be more severe than the storm itself, especially for the elderly. Blizzards, hail and ice storms ... Read This Post Page 1 of 2