Posts from March, 2023 March 31, 2023 An Overview of Parkinson’s Disease in Florida A friend and caregiver I know was driving home from helping an elderly gentleman in a nearby community when she received a call from a woman in search of in-home care, companionship, and transportation assistance for her father who has Parkinson’s disease. My friend knew the ... Read More March 30, 2023 Seniors and Seasonal Allergies in Florida An elderly man under our care was eating a chicken salad sandwich for lunch, and his caregiver noticed that his nose was dripping dangerously close to his food! With a quick step, she grabbed his handkerchief and encouraged the man to wipe his nose. Meanwhile, another senior ... Read More March 22, 2023 6 Fun and Festive Ways to Celebrate Easter with Seniors As I began making plans for our family Easter celebration in a few weeks, I contemplated the meal menu and the guests who would possibly be attending. Considering there are several seniors who will receive personal invitations to join our family, I wanted to find fun ways to ... Read More March 09, 2023 The Importance of Sleep for Aging Adults I know I write many blogs about awareness themes for specific months, weeks, and days, but it is vitally important that we keep certain topics, like health conditions, in mind so we can all do our best to monitor and engage our loved ones with exciting breakthroughs, ... Read More March 02, 2023 Plant-Based Diets are Fuel for the Future in Senior Meal Plans On National Caregivers Day, Friday, February 17, I placed a large order for pizzas so I could give one to each of our Home Helpers caregivers to take home to their families as a token of appreciation. Pizza is a convenient staple for most families, which is evident by the ... Read More
