Posts from 2017 December 31, 2017 2017 Exceptional Caregiver Finalist Congratulations to Renee Saxton, Our 2017 Exceptional Caregiver of the Year Finalist! In honor of Home Helpers’ 20th anniversary in 2017, 20 caregivers were selected as semi-finalists in this year’s Exceptional Caregiver of the Year Awards. From that group, 10 finalists were ... Read More November 21, 2017 Thanksgiving Survival Tips for Seniors and Their Caregivers Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday for Americans, meant to enjoy loved ones, good food, and a relaxed atmosphere. Planning for all this fun and relaxation can sometimes be a bit stressful, especially if you’re a caretaker for the senior loved one in your life. But fear not! ... Read More November 14, 2017 Communicating with Dementia Patients Witnessing a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer’s can be a very painful experience. As they progress in the disease, memory problems become more noticeable. Eventually, that impairment causes the loss of self and they may not even recognize their friends and family. ... Read More September 05, 2017 Benefits of Regular Exercise in Seniors Gone are the days where doctors and family alike expected senior citizens to just sit around in a rocking chair all day, in between taking naps. Today’s seniors are more active and productive than ever, as the life expectancy continues to increase. Medical research has ... Read More June 26, 2017 Recognizing Depression in the Elderly Did you know that a fourth of people who are retirement age report symptoms of depression? Studies show that when our elderly population visits their doctor for routine physical concerns, the issue of depression often comes up. When depression goes untreated, it can cause ... Read More Page 1 of 2