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Pathways to Independent Living, Winter 2010

In this issue, we focus on Exercise for Seniors, Heart Healthy Tips, Scrapbooking Activities, the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's Disease, and more.

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"Swine Flu Prevention Package" Tip Sheet

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[Radio] Senior Helpers featured on KTRH Newsradio (Houston)

(January 18, 2010) Senior Helpers' Director of Operations in Houston, Alana Browning, discusses caring for family members affected with or showing ...

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2010 Trends: 10 1/2 Trends to Watch (Entrepreneur Magazine)

(November 24, 2009) The Senior Market - According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the aging-services industry, composed of home healthcare,...

[Video] KSTU-TV presents Senior Helpers

(December 24, 2009) Senior Helpers story on FOX 13. Story on visiting family members over the holidays and determining if they are in need of in-h...

[Video] XETV-TV presents Senior Helpers

(December 28, 2009) Senior Helpers story on CW 6. Story on visiting family members over the holidays and determining if they are in need of in-hom...

Survey shows mom is the favorite parent

(May 7, 2009) Forget about the songs, poems and even tattoos about mom. Today's adult children choose mom over dad when asked which parent they wou...

[Video] WJLA-TV presents Senior Helpers

(September 16, 2009) Senior Helpers story on ABC 7. Story on Senior Swine Flu Prevention Kit. Appearance by Maxine Cohen - Washington, D.C. Senior ...

[Video] KPIX-TV presents Senior Helpers

(December 22, 2009) Senior Helpers story on CBS 5. Story on visiting family members over the holidays and determining if they are in need of in-ho...

As Most Franchises Struggle, a Handful Set Themselves Apart (CNBC.com)

(December 10, 2009) Recessions tend to be a boom time for franchising, as the unemployed unleash their entrepreneurial spirit and start their own b...

[Video] KRTV-TV presents Senior Helpers

(December 9, 2009) Senior Helpers story on CBS 3. Story on first Senior Helpers franchise opening in Montana. Appearance by Robert Ashton - Great...

Care Smooths Lifestyle Change (Herald Tribune)

(December 3, 2009) Marlene and John Hammond uprooted their Pennsylvania life and moved to Osprey in early 2009 when Marlene's father, Robert Shorte...

[Radio] Senior Helpers featured on KOMO-Radio (Seattle)

(November 24, 2009) Senior Helpers owner, Sue Lucas of Bellevue, WA, broaches the topic of taking care of one's aging parents after seeing them ove...

Aiming to Provide Service and Compassion (Round Rock Leader)

(November 18, 2009) The owner of the Round Rock Senior Helpers location said the services he and his wife provide will become even more invaluable ...

Alzheimer's Fatal Grip

(November 18, 2009) Alzheimer's disease coiled itself around Lori Erb's mother like a python. Its grip, muscular and relentless, strangled away the...

[Video] KLFY-TV presents Senior Helpers

(November 17, 2009) Senior Helpers story on CBS 10. Story on Free Alzheimer's Memory Screenings for seniors provided by Senior Helpers of Lafayett...

[Video] XETV-TV presents Senior Helpers

(November 11, 2009) Senior Helpers story on CW 6. Veteran's Day Story - Aid for Aging Veterans. Financial subsidies are available for aging veter...

[Video] KLFY-TV presents Senior Helpers

(November 3, 2009) Senior Helpers story on CBS 10. Story on Nintendo Wii bowling tournament for seniors as a form of physical rehabilitation. Ap...

[Video] KSAZ-TV presents Senior Helpers

(October 27, 2009) Senior Helpers story on FOX 10. Story on Senior Swine Flu Prevention Kit. Appearance by Pam McCormick - Phoenix, AZ Senior Hel...

Do tactics avert flu or reduce humanity? (The Philadelphia Inquirer)

(October 18, 2009) For nine years, middle school director Russell Shaw has greeted and bidden farewell to each of his 160 charges with a cheerful s...

[Video] WICU-TV presents Senior Helpers

(October 15, 2009) Senior Helpers story on NBC 12. Story on Senior Swine Flu Prevention Kit. Appearance by Kim Lengling - Erie, PA Senior Helpers.

[Video] WAWS-TV presents Senior Helpers

(October 8, 2009) Senior Helpers story on FOX 30. Story on Senior Safety in Jacksonville. Appearance by David Emery - Jacksonville, FL Senior Hel...

[Video] WTEV-TV presents Senior Helpers

(October 3, 2009) Senior Helpers story on CBS 47. Story on Senior Swine Flu Prevention Kit. Appearance by David Emery - Jacksonville, FL Senior H...

[Video] KXAN-TV presents Senior Helpers

(September 30, 2009) Senior Helpers story on NBC 21. Story on Senior Swine Flu Prevention Kit. Appearance by Moire Hayes - Austin, Texas Senior ...

Swine Flu Care Packages

(September 30, 2009) Remember all those care packages your parents sent you to heal a broken heart, feed you at college or make your birthday memor...

[Radio] Senior Helpers featured on the radio podcast, Lake Shore Drive

(September 23, 2009) Senior Helpers owner, Mike Stuckert, discusses Senior Swine Flu Prevention on the Lake Show Drive radio podcast.

[Video] KGAN-TV presents Senior Helpers

(September 22, 2009) Senior Helpers story on CBS 2. Story on Senior Swine Flu Prevention Kit. Appearance by Shawn Gilson - Cedar Rapids, Iowa Se...

[Video] KRCR-TV presents Senior Helpers

(September 16, 2009) Senior Helpers story on ABC 7. Story on tips for seniors saving money on prescriptions. Appearance by Jim Robinson - Chico-...

[Video] WOI-TV presents Senior Helpers

(September 16, 2009) Senior Helpers story on ABC 5. Story on Senior Swine Flu Prevention Kit. Appearance by Lyn Hilgenberg - Des Moines Senior H...

[Video] KLFY-TV presents Senior Helpers

(September 15, 2009) Senior Helpers story on CBS 10. Story on Senior Swine Flu Prevention Kit. Appearance by Jennifer Campisi - Lafayette Senior ...

[Video] WOAI-TV presents Senior Helpers

(September 14, 2009) Senior Helpers story on NBC 4. Story on Senior Swine Flu Prevention Kit - San Antonio Senior Helpers.

[Radio] Senior Helpers featured on the radio program, Entrepreneurial Insights

(September 4, 2009) Senior Helpers and Doctors Express CEO, Peter Ross, discusses health care businesses on the radio show, Entrepreneurial Insights.

[Video] KATC-TV presents Senior Helpers

(August 25, 2009) Senior Helpers story on ABC 3. Appearance by Marsha Simon - Lafayette Senior Helpers.

[Video] WTMJ-TV presents Senior Helpers

(August 25, 2009) Senior Helpers story on NBC 4. Interview on Morning Blend with Erin Noon and Felicia Miller - Senior Helpers.

[Radio] Senior Helpers featured on the radio program, Celebrate Colorado

(August 23, 2009) Senior Helpers owner, Lorin Chevalier, discusses Seniors and Driving in his radio interview on Celebrate Colorado with host Roger...

When is it time to stop driving?

(August 13, 2009) So what do you do if you think a loved one may be an unsafe driver? The National Safety Commission recommends a number of steps, ...

[Video] WBNS-TV presents Senior Helpers

(August 12, 2009) Senior Helpers story on CBS 10. Appearance by Susan Kazmierczak - Columbus Senior Helpers.

[Video] WCVB-TV presents Senior Helpers

(August 5, 2009) Senior Helpers story on ABC 5. Appearance by Merrit Mulman - Boston Senior Helpers.

[Video] WZTV-TV presents Senior Helpers

(August 5, 2009) Senior Helpers story on FOX 17. Appearance by Debbie Miller - Tennessee Senior Helpers.

[Video] KESQ-TV presents Senior Helpers

(August 4, 2009) Senior Helpers story on ABC 3. Appearance by Jeanine Puskas - Palm Springs Senior Helpers.

Taking your eyes off the road for a second can change lives forever (New Haven Register)

(August 1, 2009) Although I doubt that the majority of my senior readers multitask while driving their cars, everyone should be aware and even alar...

[Video] WLKY-TV presents Senior Helpers

(July 31, 2009) Senior Helpers story on CBS 32. Appearance by Ruth Trout - Louisville Senior Helpers.

[Video] WINK-TV presents Senior Helpers

(July 30, 2009) Senior Helpers story on CBS 9. Appearance by Rick Burbank - Fort Myers Senior Helpers.

[Video] WSOC-TV presents Senior Helpers

(July 30, 2009) Senior Helpers story on ABC 9. Appearance by Theresa Whitaker - Charlotte Senior Helpers.

[Video] KRCR-TV presents Senior Helpers

(July 27, 2009) Senior Helpers story on ABC 7. Appearance by Jim Robinson - Sacramento Senior Helpers.

Caregiving service gives at-risk seniors new route (Daily News-Sun)

(July 25, 2009) For Sun City resident Margery Thomas, failing a driving test about a year and a half ago meant giving up her ability to drive. Tha...

[Video] WFSB-TV presents Senior Helpers

(July 23, 2009) Senior Helpers story on CBS 3. Appearance by Kim Stotz - Hartford/NewHaven Senior Helpers.

Driver’s license of elderly woman in crash suspended (Enterprise News)

(July 23, 2009) The driver’s license of an 81-year-old Stoughton woman has been suspended after police say she ignored a red light and crashed her ...

[Video] KWGN-TV presents Senior Helpers

(July 22, 2009) Senior Helpers story on CW 2. Appearance by Lorin Chevalier - Denver Senior Helpers.

Experts Propose New Solution After Rash of Senior Citizen Car Crashes (Health News Digest)

(July 22, 2009) It’s an agonizing decision to take away the car keys and apply the brakes to an elderly loved one’s driving, especially in a cultur...

Warning Signs Indicating a Senior May Have Driving Problem (Senior Journal)

(July 21, 2009) An increase in the number of car crashes involving senior citizen drivers this summer has the experts at Senior Helpers urging fami...

[Radio] Senior Helpers featured on the radio program, Greater Boston Today

(July 21, 2009) Senior Helpers owner, Merritt Mulman, discusses Seniors and Driving in his radio interview on Greater Boston Today with host George...

[Radio] Senior Helpers featured on the radio program, The Scott Thompson Show

(July 21, 2009) Senior Helpers owner, David Kahn, discusses Seniors and Driving in his radio interview on The Scott Thompson Show.

Who moves in, Mom or Dad? (Ottawa Citizen)

(May 7, 2009) If you had to choose between your elderly mother or elderly father moving in with you, which would it be? A recent survey showed that...

Mommy takes the lead over daddy (Denver Daily News)

(May 5, 2009) With the release of the latest scorecard tracking the timeless battle of mom vs. dad, mom has inflicted a devastating blow and is poi...

Families Urged to Keep Alert for Signs Seniors Need Help (Franchising.com)

(April 10, 2009) Watching your once active parents or other relative decline into someone who needs constant care is heartbreaking and overwhelming...

Nation’s Leading In-home Care Franchise Company Grows in Midst of Recession (Health News Digest)

(April 6, 2009) Peter Ross, CEO and co-founder of Senior Helpers, checks the economic numbers every day. His company is the fastest growing franchi...

More parents taking care of their parents (Bucks County Courier Times)

(March 23, 2009) Helen and Ed Davis had lived by themselves for many years in the Somerton section of Philadelphia. But a year ago, at age 82 and 8...

Corporate exec turns entrepreneur (Akron Beacon Journal)

(March 20, 2009) A Former co-workers thought Larry Mason was taking a big chance stepping outside the corporate world box. It's what he knew; it wa...

3 part-time jobs you can get right now in Arizona

(March 11, 2009) As more people in the Valley try to search for that better job, some part-time positions are opening up which may help supplement ...

[Video] WSEE-TV presents Senior Helpers

(March 4, 2009) Senior Helpers story on CBS 16. Appearance by Rae Nowak - Erie Senior Helpers.

[Video] WTNH-TV presents Senior Helpers

(March 3, 2009) Senior Helpers story on ABC 8. Appearance by Carolyn Thanasoulis - New Haven/Hartford Senior Helpers.

Caregiving at home for seniors

(March 3, 2009) There's a high demand for home care with the increase of aging baby boomers. And, there are a number of caregiving services to help.

Many put retirement plans on hold (Denver Post)

(February 11, 2009) The recession has forced older workers to reconsider their plans as some either return to employment or simply keep working.

[Video] Good Morning America presents Senior Helpers

(February 10, 2009) Senior Helpers story on Good Morning America (GMA). Tory Johnson, workplace contributor for GMA, reports on "5 Jobs You Can Ge...

Unemployment Rescue: Five Part-Time Jobs You Can Get Now (Good Morning America)

(February 10, 2009) Looking for part-time work while you search for a fulltime job? Need to supplement your shrinking paycheck? Even though...

Many seniors can't sell homes (Denver Post)

(February 3, 2009) Advocates for seniors say a key problem in the senior housing sector is that some folks hit hard by the recession can't sell the...

Lewisville Estates has on-site home health, personal services (Lewisville Leader)

(January 30, 2009) Lewisville Estates is the only senior living facility in Lewisville which offers on-site home health and personal assistance ser...

Check on seniors, even if you think they’re warm and safe

(January 28, 2009 )With the cold snap comes the horror stories of seniors being found frozen in their homes, or burned to death when they try to he...

[Video] KNXV-TV presents Senior Helpers

(January 21, 2009) Senior Helpers story on ABC 15. Appearance by Jim Podzius - Phoenix Senior Helpers.

More Valley seniors seek at home care due to economy

(January 21, 2009) The poor economy is causing more seniors to make tough decisions.

Hard times lead to crowded homes (Orange County Register)

(January 19, 2009) Millions of older grandparents benefiting from today's longevity are moving in with adult children and grandchildren because...

Hourly Home Care An Affordable Solution

(January 9, 2009) Many aging Americans who live on their own still need extra help with day-to-day tasks and activities.

[Video] KMGH-TV presents Senior Helpers

(January 8, 2009) Senior Helpers story on ABC 7. Appearance by Lorin Chevalier- Denver Senior Helpers.

Seniors stay in their homes with Senior Helpers services (The Times Herald)

(January 8, 2009) Like a lot of disenchanted folks, Tom McCormick was longing for a new career that gratified his soul...

Swine Flu PDF

Download a copy of our "Senior Helpers - Swine Flu Prevention Package" Tip Sheet

Households combine generations to help care for each other (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)

(January 4, 2009) According to a U.S. Census Bureau report released in October, a record number of parents are moving in with their adult children...

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[Video] KNTV-TV San Francisco presents Senior Helpers

(November 9, 2008) Senior Helpers - Aid and Attendance Program story on NBC 11. Appearance by Bob Nations - Bay Area Senior Helpers.

[Video] WOWT-TV Omaha presents Senior Helpers

(December 7, 2008) Senior Helpers story on NBC 6. Appearance by Jill Fitzgerald - Omaha Senior Helpers.

[Video] WTMJ-TV Milawaukee presents Senior Helpers

(November 28, 2008) Senior Helpers story on NBC 4 - The Morning Blend. Interview with Erin Noon - Milwaukee Senior Helpers.

[Video] WFXT-TV Boston presents Senior Helpers

(November 18, 2008) Senior Helpers story featured on FOX 25.

[Radio] Senior Helpers featured on the radio program, VoiceAmerica

(November 18, 2008) Senior Helpers CEO, Peter Ross, discusses finding good in-home help for a loved one in his radio interview on Take Charge of Yo...

[Radio] Senior Helpers featured on the radio program, Coping with Caregiving

(November 15, 2008) Senior Helpers owner, Kim Woodward, discusses finding good in-home help for elderly loved ones in her radio interview on Coping...

Job boards abound for retirees, 50-and-over

(October 29, 2008) While looking for work in an economic downturn can be challenging, it's easier today than it used to be – and that may hold true...

[Video] WCBS-TV New York presents Senior Helpers

(October 17, 2008) Senior Helpers on CBS 2. Appearance by Tamra Young - New York Senior Helpers.

[Video] KING-TV Seattle presents Senior Helpers

(October 15, 2008) Senior Helpers featured on NBC K5 News.

[Video] KGO-TV San Francisco presents Senior Helpers

(October 15, 2008) Senior Helpers on ABC 7 News. Appearance by Kevin Reneau - San Francisco Senior Helpers.

Census shows more intergenerational homes

(October 15, 2008) New numbers from the United States Census Bureau paint a picture of the American family in flux. We are seeing a dramatic...

[Radio] Senior Helpers featured on KFUO-Radio (St. Louis)

(October 15, 2008) Senior Helpers President, Tony Bonacuse, is interviewed on the KFUO (St. Louis_850 AM) radio program, Morning Show with Paul Cla...

[Video] KETV-TV San Diego presents Senior Helpers

(October 7, 2008) Senior Helpers on News 6. Interview with David Wallace - San Diego Senior Helpers.

[Video] KGTV-TV San Diego presents Senior Helpers

(October 6, 2008) Senior Helpers on 10 News. Interview with David Wallace - San Diego Senior Helpers.

[Video] WNCN-TV Raleigh presents Senior Helpers

Senior Helpers story on NBC Channel 17 Triangle. Appearance by Dennis Chapman - Raleigh Senior Helpers.

[Radio] Senior Helpers featured on KDKA-Radio (Pittsburgh)

Senior Helpers, a leading provider of in-home care for the elderly, is featured on the KDKA (Pittsburgh_1020 AM) radio program, Now You Know&hellip...

[Radio] Senior Helpers featured on WLPO-Radio (Chicago)

Senior Helpers president, Tony Bonacuse, is interviewed on the WLPO (Chicago_1220 AM) radio program, Morning Update with John Spencer.

[Radio] Senior Helpers featured on the radio program, Startup Spark

(August 15, 2008) The idea, vision, and planning behind one of the country's fastest growing managed care franchises, Senior Helpers. Interview wit...

[Video] WBFS-TV presentes Senior Helpers

(August 4, 2008) Senior Helpers story on MyNetworkTV Channel 33 Florida - Jim & Jade in the Morning. Interview with Carol Mascarol - Marketing Di...

No (Work) Place Like Home (New York Post)

(August 4, 2008) For 10 years, Scott Boddie worked more than 65 hours a week in healthcare management, a schedule that left precious little time...

Senior Helpers establishes foundation of quality in-home care

(August 3, 2008) Senior Helpers allows elderly citizens the dignity and convenience of living at home

Best Jobs for Retireees

(July 24, 2008) Don't Let Perceived Image of Age Stop You From Making Money

Economic Woes Have Retirees Getting Back To Work

(July 24, 2008) Organizations are working overtime to recruit 50+ workers because...

Veterans Hit Unexpected Jackpot This Summer

(July 13, 2008) Families in your city find hidden money to care for veteran loved ones through new assistance program

[Video] NBC News Channel 24 Fresno (KSEE-TV)

(July 7, 2008) Senior Helpers - Veteran's Express story on Visalia Today. Interview with Philip Carroll - Senior Helpers Director.

[Video] KUSI News Channel 51 - Good Morning San Diego (KUSI-TV)

(July 4, 2008) Senior Helpers - Veteran's Express story on Good Morning San Diego. Interview with David Wallace - San Diego Senior Helpers.

[Radio] Senior Helpers featured on KOMO-Radio (Seattle)

(July 2, 2008) Senior Helpers CEO, Peter Ross, talks about the Veteran's Express benefits program while on KOMO news radio(Seattle_1000 AM).

[Radio] Senior Helpers featured on WBAI-Radio (New York)

(June 10, 2008) Senior Helpers CEO, Peter Ross, is interviewed on the WBAI (New York_99.5 FM) radio program, Global Medicine Review w/ Kamau Kokayi...

[Video] FOX News Channel - FOX & friends

(June 14, 2008) Senior Helpers' Find a Friend story on FOX & friends.

He Started As A Caregiver But He's Now A Family Friend

(June 14, 2008) A company called Senior Helpers provides senior citizens with a professional caregiver and companion. Louis was matched with a male...

[Video] NBC News Channel 8 Tampa (WFLA-TV)

(June 13, 2008) Senior Helpers story on NBC 8. Appearance by Stacie Geier - Clearwater Senior Helpers.

[Radio] Senior Helpers featured on KGNW-Radio (Seattle)

June 10, 2008) Senior Helpers CEO, Peter Ross, is interviewed on the KGNW (Seattle_820 AM) radio program, The Thor Tolo Show.

Senior Helpers provide companionship for depressed seniors

(June 7, 2008) Through SeniorHelpers, the Owens family has been given the opportunity to see their family patriarch be active and once again enjoy ...

Franchising First Steps

(June 1, 2008) 10 Ingredients for a Successful Franchise Business

Backup eldercare helps caregivers balance work and family responsibilities

(June 1, 2008) Maryland-based Senior Helpers provides in-home personal and companion care for seniors. This includes help with housework, meal prep...

New Franchise Website, New Marketing Plan; Senior Helpers Takes on the Web

(May 30, 2008) Senior helpers launches a new website that will promote their existing services and franchises while expanding their visibility and ...

Father’s Day Depression Hits Home: Senior Suicide on the Rise

(May 27, 2008) With elderly suicides increasing because of depression among seniors, one local family “bought” their dad a friend and it saved his ...

Emotional Mother's Day Decision Rips Apart Son

(May 27, 2008) More and more seniors are having trouble living on their own, while their families are having trouble taking care of them and their ...

Senior Health Summit

(May 27, 2008) Senior Helpers of Contra Costa County hosts an inaugural Senior Health Summit in Lafayette, CA.

[Radio] Senior Helpers featured on the radio program, Walking on Air with Betsy and Sal

(May 12, 2008) Senior Helpers President, Tony Bonacuse, discusses finding good in-home help for a loved one in his radio interview on Walking on Ai...

Thanks, Mom (Entrepreneur.com)

(May 7, 2008) Mothers Day, 2008: Peter Ross, CEO and co-founder of Senior Helpers discusses how important advice from his mom translates into succe...

Senior Helpers Calls on 919 Marketing for Public Relations Services

(April 30, 2008) Leading national senior care provider teams up with top North Carolina marketing firm to drive business awareness for booming seni...

Turning Family Struggle into Burgeoning Company: Two Entrepreneurial Friends Establish Nationally Recognized Senior Care Franchise 500 Company

(March 13, 2008) From personal stress of finding quality senior care to one of 2008’s hottest franchises; Senior Helpers now spans the pages of Ent...

More Prescriptions Cause Greater Confusion for Seniors

(March 9, 2008) Senior Helpers' MedServ program aids seniors in keeping up with complicated medication schedules, avoiding hospitilization and even...

Careful financial planning pays for senior care

(February 7, 2008) Hutch Hodgson of Senior Helpers of North Atlanta explained that after retiring at age 65, males generally live 17 years and fema...

Baltimore firm provides in-home care for seniors

(February 5, 2008) In 2005, Tony Bonacuse and Peter Ross, a friend and business partner, co-founded Senior Helpers’ franchise business. Today...

How to Buy a Franchise

(February 2008) Many people are breaking out on their own and opening up businesses. The bad news is 90% of start-ups fail in the first five years....

Dispelling Myths About Home Care

Peter Ross, CEO and co-founder of Senior Helpers, says there are actually many ways for seniors to afford quality home care...

Top Reasons to Choose Home Care

"I know that our clients enjoy a much better quality of life which many families have said helped to extend the lives of their loved ones," says Pe...

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Jon Weiner
919 Marketing Company
Strategic Marketing & PR Services
Phone: 919.557.7890
Fax: 919.557.0041
jweiner@919marketing.com