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Posts from August, 2020

  • Companion Care for Seniors Prevents Isolation and Reduces Risk of Suicide Companion Care for Seniors Prevents Isolation and Reduces Risk of Suicide One brisk December day in 2010, three days after my best girlfriend’s 50 th birthday, her 78 year-old father made the decision to end his life. He took his pistol out of the case, put the barrel to his head and pulled the trigger. There was no suicide note, and he had not ... Read More
  • Everyday Should Be Senior Citizens Day in Wake of COVID-19 Everyday Should Be Senior Citizens Day in Wake of COVID-19 “For all they have achieved throughout life and for all they continue to accomplish, we owe older citizens our thanks and a heartfelt salute. We can best demonstrate our gratitude and esteem by making sure that our communities are good places in which to mature and grow ... Read More
  • 4 Important Questions to Ask When Hiring a Caregiver 4 Important Questions to Ask When Hiring a Caregiver Since the onset of COVID-19 in March, I have received a plethora of inquiries regarding in-home care for seniors and what it entails, especially as it pertains to their loved one’s vulnerability to the disease. Our website clearly displays our Home Helpers® COVID-19 ... Read More
  • Direct Link 24-Hour Monitoring Serves Seniors Living Alone Direct Link 24-Hour Monitoring Serves Seniors Living Alone After six months, the coronavirus is still alive and surging in Florida. I hope seniors are staying home as much as possible, but that means NOT seeing family and friends. As I contemplated this, it occurred to me that many seniors who live alone may face serious ... Read More