Posts from 2017 August 09, 2017 Caring for Those with Intellectual Disabilities Acting as a caregiver can be challenging under any circumstance, but what if you are providing care for an adult with intellectual disabilities? Aging disabled individuals may need more specialized care than a family member is able to provide. If you are feeling overwhelmed ... Read More July 07, 2017 Should You Take Your Loved One's Caregiver on Vacation? Vacation is a time to sit back and unwind with family and friends including senior relatives. Taking care of senior relatives can make vacation difficult if the added responsibility of a loved one hinders your time to relax. The difficult decision has to be made whether or ... Read More June 09, 2017 Summer Skin Care Tips for Senior Citizens With the weather warming up, many seniors are eager to spend more time outside basking under the sun’s glow. We at Home Helpers of Drexel Hill encourage seniors to spend more time outside, but we also urge taking precautionary measures to be protected from the sun. Be sure ... Read More January 09, 2017 4 Things You Need to Know about Glaucoma January is Glaucoma Awareness Month, and of all awareness campaigns, senior care providers need to pay attention to this one. Glaucoma is the most common cause of avoidable blindness in the U.S., and more than 3 million Americans have it—yet half of those may not even ... Read More
