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  • 3 Issues That May Arise When Caretaking 3 Issues That May Arise When Caretaking A caregiver is someone who provides assistance and support to someone else and may be either paid or unpaid. Often, this provider is an adult who agrees to look after an older family member. Many people do this out of love and a sense of obligation, but they should be aware ... Read More
  • Fall Into a Healthy Routine: Your Autumn Home Care Checklist for Caregivers Fall Into a Healthy Routine: Your Autumn Home Care Checklist for Caregivers Every homeowner knows that each season comes with its own joys and challenges. When you become a caregiver for aging parents or other loved ones, your seasonal routines may look a little different than they did before. This quick checklist helps you stay on top of important ... Read More
  • Caregiving for Someone with Down Syndrome and Dementia Caregiving for Someone with Down Syndrome and Dementia October is recognized as Down Syndrome Awareness Month. It’s a time to recognize and raise awareness about Down Syndrome and to celebrate and educate others about issues that concern caregivers and individuals who deal with Down Syndrome. We’re focusing on caregiving for ... Read More
  • Caring for Those with Intellectual Disabilities 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

Caregivers

  • 3 Issues That May Arise When Caretaking 3 Issues That May Arise When Caretaking A caregiver is someone who provides assistance and support to someone else and may be either paid or unpaid. Often, this provider is an adult who agrees to look after an older family member. Many people do this out of love and a sense of obligation, but they should be aware ... Read More
  • Fall Into a Healthy Routine: Your Autumn Home Care Checklist for Caregivers Fall Into a Healthy Routine: Your Autumn Home Care Checklist for Caregivers Every homeowner knows that each season comes with its own joys and challenges. When you become a caregiver for aging parents or other loved ones, your seasonal routines may look a little different than they did before. This quick checklist helps you stay on top of important ... Read More
  • Should You Take Your Loved One's Caregiver on Vacation? 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

Elderly Care

  • Emergency Preparedness for Seniors Emergency Preparedness for Seniors If an emergency arose, would you be prepared? How about a senior in your life? Whether a natural disaster or another type of emergency, seniors need to have a preparedness plan in place to help them handle unforeseen events. Seniors can manage a situation better if they ... Read More

Health and Wellness

  • Emergency Preparedness for Seniors Emergency Preparedness for Seniors If an emergency arose, would you be prepared? How about a senior in your life? Whether a natural disaster or another type of emergency, seniors need to have a preparedness plan in place to help them handle unforeseen events. Seniors can manage a situation better if they ... Read More
  • Healthy Eating Habits: How Seniors Can Defend Against COVID-19 Healthy Eating Habits: How Seniors Can Defend Against COVID-19 The weather is warm and perfect for outdoor exercise, but have you thought about pairing it with a healthy diet? Paired with exercise, a smart diet is always important for an overall healthy lifestyle. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, taking steps to improve overall ... Read More

Music Therapy

  • The Healing Harmony of Music Therapy: A Symphony of Benefits for the Elderly The Healing Harmony of Music Therapy: A Symphony of Benefits for the Elderly Music therapy harnesses the universal language of music to address the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals, including the elderly. At Home Helpers Homecare of Drexel Hill, we've seen firsthand the transformative power of music therapy on the ... Read More

Senior Care

  • The Healing Harmony of Music Therapy: A Symphony of Benefits for the Elderly The Healing Harmony of Music Therapy: A Symphony of Benefits for the Elderly Music therapy harnesses the universal language of music to address the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals, including the elderly. At Home Helpers Homecare of Drexel Hill, we've seen firsthand the transformative power of music therapy on the ... Read More
  • How To Know When Your Parents Should Stop Driving Body How To Know When Your Parents Should Stop Driving Body Your parents have probably been driving for decades. Yet as they get older, and their physical and mental health start to decline, it may no longer be safe for them to get behind the wheel. While the thought of losing independence with driving can be scary, there are options ... Read More
  • Talking To Your Senior Family Members About In-home Caregivers Talking To Your Senior Family Members About In-home Caregivers Discussing home care for seniors in your life can be the hardest step when the time arises and the need becomes apparent. The idea of losing your independence can be frightening, but introducing home care before it's too late can help seniors retain more of their ... Read More
  • 4 Great Ways to Celebrate Senior Citizen Day This Year 4 Great Ways to Celebrate Senior Citizen Day This Year There is nothing better than being surprised by a loved one with an unexpected special day. Are you involved with a senior citizen as a caregiver or loved one? If so, are you aware that August 21st is National Senior Citizens Day? It is the perfect day to engage an older ... Read More

Senior Home Care

  • Talking To Your Senior Family Members About In-home Caregivers Talking To Your Senior Family Members About In-home Caregivers Discussing home care for seniors in your life can be the hardest step when the time arises and the need becomes apparent. The idea of losing your independence can be frightening, but introducing home care before it's too late can help seniors retain more of their ... Read More

Senior Safety

  • How To Know When Your Parents Should Stop Driving Body How To Know When Your Parents Should Stop Driving Body Your parents have probably been driving for decades. Yet as they get older, and their physical and mental health start to decline, it may no longer be safe for them to get behind the wheel. While the thought of losing independence with driving can be scary, there are options ... Read More