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  • Home Helpers Provides Specialized Care for Alzheimer's & Dementia Home Helpers Provides Specialized Care for Alzheimer's & Dementia I have to say, we receive more inquiries about in-home care services for Alzheimer’s patients and those suffering from dementia than any other scenario. It is rather unsettling, but it has become a common, scary reality for too many families in 2022. If you belong to one of ... Read More
  • Home Helpers Provides Specialized Care for Alzheimer's & Dementia Home Helpers Provides Specialized Care for Alzheimer's & Dementia I have to say, we receive more inquiries about in-home care services for Alzheimer’s patients and those suffering from dementia than any other scenario. It is rather unsettling, but it has become a common, scary reality for too many families in 2022. If you belong to one of ... Read More
  • Tips for Communicating with Someone Who Has Alzheimer’s Tips for Communicating with Someone Who Has Alzheimer’s A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s can be frightening to everyone. Not only does it create memory loss, but also makes any communication at all very difficult as the disease progresses. If you have a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, we know this can be a scary time, ... Read More
  • Life-Enriching Activities for Seniors with Dementia or Alzheimer’s Life-Enriching Activities for Seniors with Dementia or Alzheimer’s It can be a bit more challenging to help a patient with Alzheimer’s continue to enjoy things they once enjoyed before this life-altering diagnosis. After all, we all need a sense of community and fellowship with friends in order to maintain a sense of well-being and peace. ... Read More

Alzheimer's and Dementia > Side Effects
  • Cognitive Decline, Alzheimer’s Disease, & Dementia Among Seniors in Ohio Cognitive Decline, Alzheimer’s Disease, & Dementia Among Seniors in Ohio We get many calls in our office with inquiries from family members about specialized care services on behalf of their senior loved ones in the Canton, OH area with some level of cognitive decline or full-blown diagnoses of Alzheimer’s disease or some form of dementia. ... Read More

Alzheimer's Disease
  • Home Helpers Provides Specialized Care for Alzheimer's & Dementia Home Helpers Provides Specialized Care for Alzheimer's & Dementia I have to say, we receive more inquiries about in-home care services for Alzheimer’s patients and those suffering from dementia than any other scenario. It is rather unsettling, but it has become a common, scary reality for too many families in 2022. If you belong to one of ... Read More
  • Home Helpers Provides Specialized Care for Alzheimer's & Dementia Home Helpers Provides Specialized Care for Alzheimer's & Dementia I have to say, we receive more inquiries about in-home care services for Alzheimer’s patients and those suffering from dementia than any other scenario. It is rather unsettling, but it has become a common, scary reality for too many families in 2022. If you belong to one of ... Read More

Avoiding Loneliness
  • Home Helpers® Promotes & Preserves Senior Independence Home Helpers® Promotes & Preserves Senior Independence As a United States Veteran, July 4th, aka Independence Day, has always been a day of reverence and celebration for Damey and me. Just like the majority of Americans, we typically get together with our family, friends, and furbabies to play games and grill out before our ... Read More

Care Tips
  • Stay in Front of Colorectal Cancer to Save Lives in Ohio Stay in Front of Colorectal Cancer to Save Lives in Ohio It’s the time of year when we begin to put the winter months behind us and look forward to the hope and renewal that the spring months bring! Unfortunately, the hopes and dreams of many can be dashed when aging adults are diagnosed with some form of cancer. In 2020, ... Read More
  • The Bottom Line of Colorectal Cancer in Ohio The Bottom Line of Colorectal Cancer in Ohio The news reports clearly state that colorectal cancer (CRC) is being diagnosed more frequently at younger ages than ever before. Damey and I have known seniors with the disease, and it’s not a pleasant condition with which to deal. In consideration of Colorectal Cancer ... Read More
  • Tips for Home Recovery After Surgery Tips for Home Recovery After Surgery Recovering from any kind of surgery can be a challenge, but if your friends and family who could help you don’t live close by, you may be having to recover on your own. Here are some tips to help make that recovery process easier, whether you are the patient, or you have a ... Read More

Caregivers
  • Losing Caregiver Guilt and Living at Peace 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

Dementia
  • How to Reminisce and Remember with Seniors with Dementia How to Reminisce and Remember with Seniors with Dementia Everyone loves to share memories, but there’s something extra special about sharing and talking about memories made many years back. For seniors who suffer from dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease, memories are especially special because the disease robs them of the ability to ... Read More
  • Life-Enriching Activities for Seniors with Dementia or Alzheimer’s Life-Enriching Activities for Seniors with Dementia or Alzheimer’s It can be a bit more challenging to help a patient with Alzheimer’s continue to enjoy things they once enjoyed before this life-altering diagnosis. After all, we all need a sense of community and fellowship with friends in order to maintain a sense of well-being and peace. ... Read More
  • Quality of Life for Dementia Patients Quality of Life for Dementia Patients It’s often thought that those diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s will steadily lose their quality of life. While cognitive decline is certainly part of the process, there are things you can do as a caregiver to maintain as much quality of life as possible. Regardless of ... Read More

Getting Support
  • Home Helpers® Promotes & Preserves Senior Independence Home Helpers® Promotes & Preserves Senior Independence As a United States Veteran, July 4th, aka Independence Day, has always been a day of reverence and celebration for Damey and me. Just like the majority of Americans, we typically get together with our family, friends, and furbabies to play games and grill out before our ... Read More

Health and Wellness
  • Why Breast Cancer Awareness is Vital to Survival Why Breast Cancer Awareness is Vital to Survival As soon as we begin the month of October, we are encouraged to “think pink” in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Based on current statistics, Damey and I agree that breast cancer awareness is vital to survival. According to BreastCancer.org, “Breast cancer ... Read More
  • Practical Information Pertaining to Prostate Health Practical Information Pertaining to Prostate Health If there is one bodily area of concern that is exclusive to men, it is prostate health. My wife and nurse, Damey, is adamant that I see my doctor for necessary tests and screenings routinely because we both have known men in our lives who have dealt with a variety of medical ... Read More
  • 10 Steps to Success for Seniors on a Wellness Journey 10 Steps to Success for Seniors on a Wellness Journey Wellness : the quality or state of being in good health, especially as an actively sought goal That’s the definition Damey and I found on the Merriam-Webster dictionary website when we were discussing wellness for this month’s blog. Of course, we know what wellness is, ... Read More
  • Helping Seniors with a High Protein Diet Helping Seniors with a High Protein Diet Did you know that a diet high in protein is incredibly important for seniors? Protein is particularly important right before medical procedures or surgery and can help the healing time during an acute illness when the body doesn’t digest protein as easily. For our seniors, ... Read More

Health Issues
  • High Blood Pressure is a High Priority Subject for Seniors High Blood Pressure is a High Priority Subject for Seniors One commonality among the many seniors Home Helpers Canton, OH, has helped over the years is high blood pressure. Most have been prescribed medication to control it, while others have adopted lifestyle changes and opted for regular monitoring to keep their blood pressure in ... Read More
  • An Overview of Breast Cancer Stats and Facts in Ohio An Overview of Breast Cancer Stats and Facts in Ohio Damey and I recently read about someone who had postponed her mammogram due to the COVID pandemic and had been diagnosed with breast cancer. As she shared the terrifying moments of receiving the diagnosis and the subsequent chemotherapy, she was adamant that no woman put off ... Read More

High Blood Pressure
  • High Blood Pressure is a High Priority Subject for Seniors High Blood Pressure is a High Priority Subject for Seniors One commonality among the many seniors Home Helpers Canton, OH, has helped over the years is high blood pressure. Most have been prescribed medication to control it, while others have adopted lifestyle changes and opted for regular monitoring to keep their blood pressure in ... Read More

Holiday Season
  • Helping Senior Loved Ones Celebrate New Year’s Eve Helping Senior Loved Ones Celebrate New Year’s Eve Seniors often have a difficult time during the holiday season, but especially when it comes to New Year’s Eve. There are always fun activities and parties as we bring in the new year, and your senior loved ones may feel a bit down when they can’t party as the once did. The ... Read More
  • Helping Seniors Avoid Holiday Depression Helping Seniors Avoid Holiday Depression “Holiday blues” among seniors is very real and should be handled carefully. Older adults often have emotional, mental, and physical needs not taken into account during the holidays, and it can be a difficult time for them. While there are several things that can influence ... Read More
  • Helping Seniors Enjoy Thanksgiving Helping Seniors Enjoy Thanksgiving It’s that time of the year where family and turkeys converge. The big Thanksgiving get-together is traditionally a time to share a meal, gratitude for the good things in our lives, and just good fellowship with those we love. Many of us are mindful of our diets, including ... Read More

Parkinson's Disease
  • Getting a Grip on Parkinson’s Disease in Ohio Getting a Grip on Parkinson’s Disease in Ohio One of our senior male clients at Home Helpers was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in his early 60s, and it has progressed over the last 15 years. He experiences tremors in his hands, he struggles to find the right words during conversations, and many nights, he does not ... Read More
  • Fox and FAQs About Parkinson’s Disease Fox and FAQs About Parkinson’s Disease You may or may not know anyone who has Parkinson’s Disease (PD), but you have likely heard of a famous actor who received a PD diagnosis more than 30 years ago. Michael J. Fox was starring in the television show Family Ties, where he met and married his wife, Tracy Pollan, ... Read More

Senior and Health Issues
  • The Bottom Line of Colorectal Cancer in Ohio The Bottom Line of Colorectal Cancer in Ohio The news reports clearly state that colorectal cancer (CRC) is being diagnosed more frequently at younger ages than ever before. Damey and I have known seniors with the disease, and it’s not a pleasant condition with which to deal. In consideration of Colorectal Cancer ... Read More

Senior Care
  • Getting a Grip on Parkinson’s Disease in Ohio Getting a Grip on Parkinson’s Disease in Ohio One of our senior male clients at Home Helpers was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in his early 60s, and it has progressed over the last 15 years. He experiences tremors in his hands, he struggles to find the right words during conversations, and many nights, he does not ... Read More
  • 10 Steps to Success for Seniors on a Wellness Journey 10 Steps to Success for Seniors on a Wellness Journey Wellness : the quality or state of being in good health, especially as an actively sought goal That’s the definition Damey and I found on the Merriam-Webster dictionary website when we were discussing wellness for this month’s blog. Of course, we know what wellness is, ... Read More
  • 4 Groups of PTSD Signs & Symptoms Identified 4 Groups of PTSD Signs & Symptoms Identified Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that's triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event. That’s ... Read More
  • Maintaining a Positive Outlook as a Caregiver 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

Senior Health
  • Stay in Front of Colorectal Cancer to Save Lives in Ohio Stay in Front of Colorectal Cancer to Save Lives in Ohio It’s the time of year when we begin to put the winter months behind us and look forward to the hope and renewal that the spring months bring! Unfortunately, the hopes and dreams of many can be dashed when aging adults are diagnosed with some form of cancer. In 2020, ... Read More

Senior Home Care
  • Stay in Front of Colorectal Cancer to Save Lives in Ohio Stay in Front of Colorectal Cancer to Save Lives in Ohio It’s the time of year when we begin to put the winter months behind us and look forward to the hope and renewal that the spring months bring! Unfortunately, the hopes and dreams of many can be dashed when aging adults are diagnosed with some form of cancer. In 2020, ... Read More

Seniors and Health Issues
  • Practical Information Pertaining to Prostate Health Practical Information Pertaining to Prostate Health If there is one bodily area of concern that is exclusive to men, it is prostate health. My wife and nurse, Damey, is adamant that I see my doctor for necessary tests and screenings routinely because we both have known men in our lives who have dealt with a variety of medical ... Read More

Stroke
  • BE FAST When Stroke Strikes in Stark and Summit Counties in Ohio BE FAST When Stroke Strikes in Stark and Summit Counties in Ohio The younger sister of a friend of ours in Kentucky suffered a stroke in the wee hours of the morning two days before Thanksgiving. She had gotten up during the night and her right leg lost feeling. She collapsed, clearing everything from the vanity in the master bathroom. ... Read More
  • Understanding Strokes Understanding Strokes Being in the home healthcare industry, I have had numerous opportunities to provide caregiver support to survivors of stroke. Some of our clients have had minimal challenges to overcome, while others were impacted much more seriously. You probably know someone who has ... Read More

Veterans
  • Veterans Celebrated at Pro Football Hall of Fame Annual Veterans Day Expo in Canton Veterans Celebrated at Pro Football Hall of Fame Annual Veterans Day Expo in Canton As a Veteran of the United States Army, myself, Veterans Day is quite meaningful to Damey and me. I am proud of my military service and honor those with whom I served, those who made the ultimate sacrifice, and the myriad of military men and women who served before me. Thank ... Read More
  • 4 Groups of PTSD Signs & Symptoms Identified 4 Groups of PTSD Signs & Symptoms Identified Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that's triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event. That’s ... Read More