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Activities of Daily Living

August 14, 2023 NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF SENIOR SCREEN TIME Sitting mom or dad in front of the television can have the same effect as plopping a two-year-old in front of the cartoon channel. A whole aspect of a child’s development and a senior’s health depends on socialization and interaction. Many caregivers feel they are doing the ... Read More

Aging in Place

April 15, 2023 Aging In Place The cost of extended and assisted living facilities and apartments are rising, more seniors than ever are remaining in their homes or “Aging In Place.” Thanks to technology, medical advances, and an array of services available to the elderly and the handicapped, remaining at ... Read More

Alzheimers

July 31, 2023 SUNDOWNING Sundowning, a symptom of Alzheimer’s and dementia, is not a disease but a dementia-related behavior. It occurs when cognition or behavior declines in the afternoon or evening. Although the exact cause is unknown, it may occur due to disease progression and changes in the ... Read More

Care Tips

March 31, 2023 Oklahoma's Every Changing Weather Will Rogers said, “If you don’t like the weather in Oklahoma wait a minute and it’ll change.” While warm days are great for outdoor activities, they can be dangerous for the elderly. As temperatures rise or fall throughout the day, people 65 and over can experience a ... Read More
March 27, 2020 Suddenly A Caregiver - COVID 19 The New York Times posted an online article on March 24, 2020 with the byline: “ All Americans Need to Shelter in Place. The article continues,...” the worst of the coronavirus pandemic is yet to come.” Based on the reporting we are hearing from government figures and ... Read More
January 15, 2020 The Psychiatric Homebound Patient - Tulsa “Studies have demonstrated a reduction in psychiatric hospitalizations, reduced hospital lengths of stay, greater stability of the mental disorder and improved overall functioning” of the psychiatric patient who is cared for in the home. Yes, psychiatric care in the home ... Read More
October 31, 2019 Mindfulness - Based Caregiving Home Helpers Home Care expounds on the benefits of keeping family in the home, however we, more so than others know caring for an aging loved one or disabled or handicapped child comes with unescapable challenges. Coping with one crisis after another can leave little time to ... Read More

Caregivers

March 27, 2020 Suddenly A Caregiver - COVID 19 The New York Times posted an online article on March 24, 2020 with the byline: “ All Americans Need to Shelter in Place. The article continues,...” the worst of the coronavirus pandemic is yet to come.” Based on the reporting we are hearing from government figures and ... Read More
March 12, 2020 Coronavirus - Oklahoma Caregivers Home Helpers is actively monitoring the progression of the coronavirus, COVID-19, to ensure that we have the most accurate and latest information on the threat of the virus. As you know, this situation continues to develop rapidly. As new cases are identified in our ... Read More
June 30, 2019 Respite For The Caregiver Caregivers snorkel through ongoing tasks. They survive the challenges. They are submerged in a world of care for others. The snorkel approach keeps the caregiver alive. But not afloat. The snorkel allows the caregiver to breathe. It does not allow the caregiver to thrive. ... Read More
May 09, 2019 Caregiver Self-Care CARE-GIVING Summer’s here, the weather is warm, flowers are blooming and outdoor activities are at a premium. However, enjoying family activities can be challenging if you don’t look and feel your best. It’s important to know and understand your body and its specific needs. ... Read More

Dementia

July 31, 2023 SUNDOWNING Sundowning, a symptom of Alzheimer’s and dementia, is not a disease but a dementia-related behavior. It occurs when cognition or behavior declines in the afternoon or evening. Although the exact cause is unknown, it may occur due to disease progression and changes in the ... Read More

Elder Abuse

March 17, 2018 Elder Abuse Life has been good to you. You retired from a job you loved, raised successful children, traveled with loved ones and friends and saved enough money to live a comfortable life through your golden years. You are physically and mentally healthy and the outlook is good – until ... Read More

Family Caregiving

April 28, 2017 New Mom Care - Welcome To New Mom Care Whether it’s the first child or the fifth when friends, relatives, and neighbors are gone and spouses, partners, and roommates have returned to work newborn care becomes a reality. The physical and emotional demands of childbirth followed by six to eight weeks postpartum can ... Read More

Health and Wellness

February 29, 2020 Oklahoma's Seasonal Allergies Beyond the physical pain and discomfort of allergies, there is a connection between allergy symptoms and emotional and psychological behavior, particularly in seniors, the elderly and the homebound patient. Warm temperatures bring budding trees and flowering plants – the ... Read More
May 09, 2019 Caregiver Self-Care CARE-GIVING Summer’s here, the weather is warm, flowers are blooming and outdoor activities are at a premium. However, enjoying family activities can be challenging if you don’t look and feel your best. It’s important to know and understand your body and its specific needs. ... Read More
July 28, 2018 Postpartum Depression As a guest co-host on the television show The View, Alysa Milano, star of movies and television shared an essay she wrote as part of Mental Health Awareness Month. She openly discussed her diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder and her belief that it was triggered by ... Read More
June 30, 2018 SENIOR SUMMER SAFETY TIPS As temperatures rise, heat stroke and heat exhaustion become a real problem for the elderly and those over 65. Often finding themselves cold or finding a room chilly, they will overdress in layers reach for a long-sleeved shirt or pull on a favorite sweater. Improperly ... Read More

Healthy Habits

June 20, 2023 Journaling Our elderly and senior population have so many experiences and so much knowledge to share. Though some might say “I don’t want to talk about it” studies have been done, and researchers have documented that like prediction, visualization and manifestation, a pen coupled with ... Read More

Hobbies for Seniors

June 20, 2023 Journaling Our elderly and senior population have so many experiences and so much knowledge to share. Though some might say “I don’t want to talk about it” studies have been done, and researchers have documented that like prediction, visualization and manifestation, a pen coupled with ... Read More

News

March 12, 2020 Coronavirus - Oklahoma Caregivers Home Helpers is actively monitoring the progression of the coronavirus, COVID-19, to ensure that we have the most accurate and latest information on the threat of the virus. As you know, this situation continues to develop rapidly. As new cases are identified in our ... Read More
December 31, 2016 Home Helpers & Direct Link South Tulsa 2016 SCORE Small Business Champion Home Helpers and Direct Link South Tulsa Receives National Recognition as American Small Business Champion from SCORE and Sam’s Club [TULSA, OK] ─ Local business Home Helpers and Direct Link South Tulsa has been chosen as a winner of The American Small Business Championship ... Read More

Outdoor Safety

April 30, 2023 Summer Confinement - Senior Care No one enjoys spending a bright, beautiful summer day indoors, yet seniors and the elderly recuperating from hospital admissions, surgeries, or outpatient procedures may find themselves bedridden or confined to one room. Being bedridden can be difficult to adjust to – being ... Read More
March 31, 2023 Oklahoma's Every Changing Weather Will Rogers said, “If you don’t like the weather in Oklahoma wait a minute and it’ll change.” While warm days are great for outdoor activities, they can be dangerous for the elderly. As temperatures rise or fall throughout the day, people 65 and over can experience a ... Read More

Senior Care

June 12, 2023 EXCEPTIONAL, AFFORDABLE MILITARY CARE June is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) month. PTSD is a mental health condition particularly prevalent among military personnel due to the unique and highly stressful nature of their work. In the military, individuals may be exposed to a range of traumatic events, ... Read More
April 30, 2023 Summer Confinement - Senior Care No one enjoys spending a bright, beautiful summer day indoors, yet seniors and the elderly recuperating from hospital admissions, surgeries, or outpatient procedures may find themselves bedridden or confined to one room. Being bedridden can be difficult to adjust to – being ... Read More
February 15, 2020 Senior Care Tulsa - Resentment Seniors and the elderly, particularly those being cared for by others often resent the person caring for them, the family surrounding the caregiver and themselves. Guilt, defined as “the fact of having committed a specific or implied offense or crime” is linked to resentment ... Read More
December 31, 2019 A Patient's Resolution - In-home Senior Care Tulsa As a caregiver you observe your patient performing the few tasks they remain capable of on a daily basis. For the immobile or bedridden these tasks may be few and engulfed in reams of disappointment and frustration. Despite the imperfect activity or inactivity observed, ... Read More

Veterans

June 12, 2023 EXCEPTIONAL, AFFORDABLE MILITARY CARE June is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) month. PTSD is a mental health condition particularly prevalent among military personnel due to the unique and highly stressful nature of their work. In the military, individuals may be exposed to a range of traumatic events, ... Read More