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Four Types of Changes to Watch for When it’s Time for Senior Home Care

Changes are inevitable while seniors age in place. But some of those changes can indicate that seniors need some extra help at home. Gradual decreases in energy, routines that need to adjust, or daily tasks that become more difficult are subtle signs that senior home care services might be a good idea. The first step...

What Is Senior Brain Fog and How Does it Affect Their Lives?

Seniors can find themselves suddenly feeling as if they’re more confused than ever before, disorganized, and just unable to think clearly. This is commonly called brain fog, and while it’s something people of any age can experience, it can be a little frightening for seniors to manage. Home care assistance can offer seniors support while...

How Does Companion Care at Home Reduce Loneliness for Seniors?

Loneliness is more than just feeling alone all the time. Loneliness can eventually impact physical health, mental clarity, and overall quality of life, particularly for seniors as they age in place. As their daily routines change and socialization becomes more difficult to maintain, it’s way too easy for seniors to become isolated and to feel...

Personalized Routines: Tailoring Care to Each Senior’s Needs

Every senior has their own way of doing things — from how they start their morning to how they unwind at night. That’s why in-home care works best when it’s built around personal routines and preferences. Care designed to fit a person’s daily rhythm brings comfort, reduces stress, and allows seniors to stay confident in...

How Lung Cancer Affects Seniors Living Alone

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and it’s a great time to learn more about how lung cancer affects seniors, and how it might affect your senior parent. Did you know that the average age that someone gets diagnosed with lung cancer is 70? It’s true, seniors have a high risk of lung cancer. And...

Five Factors to Consider When Taking Care of Aging Family Members

So many family caregivers know that they’re going to take care of the seniors they love as life changes, but the reality can sometimes still be surprising. It helps a lot if family caregivers consider some of these factors before caregiving fully kicks in. And one solution to think about in advance is getting some...

What is Tapping and Can It Help Family Caregivers?

Tapping, also called EFT or Emotional Freedom Tapping, is a simple but powerful practice that might help family caregivers reduce some of their stress and deal with other emotional issues. As family caregivers take on more and more responsibilities, they often find themselves feeling overwhelmed far more often than they did in the past. Finding...

Home Helpers NWI: Lacing Up at the Sneaker Masquerade

Our team loves being out in the community and this week, Tammy & Jessica were running, or at least walking fast, celebrating with friends at the Dyer Nursing & Rehabilitation Center’s Sneaker Masquerade! Guests laced up their freshest sneakers, threw on their favorite masks, and joined together for a fun-filled day. The event featured live...

Celebrating Community at Belvedere Senior Housing’s Classic Auto Show

Our very own, Tammy Spearson had the honor of joining the wonderful residents and staff at Belvedere Senior Housing in Merrillville. The community gathered for their much-anticipated Annual Classic Auto Show, hosted in partnership with the Winemac Old Auto Club. The event was the perfect way to spend the day! Families, friends, and car enthusiasts...