Discover practical tips to manage senior utility costs during the fall season. Keep your loved ones comfortable while saving money this autumn!
When families begin the search for home care in Gilbert, Chandler, or Tempe, one of the first questions is always: “How much will this cost?” It’s a question rooted not only in finances but also in love, because when you’re caring for a parent, spouse, or grandparent, you want to be sure they receive the best support without unnecessary worry.
Get the best healthy snacks for seniors with our caregiver prep guide. Learn tips, recipes, and strategies to keep your loved ones thriving!
Support seniors in dance classes with strategies that promote confidence, mobility, and joy. Explore our expert tips for senior-friendly dance sessions.
Summer is a time where people love to get together and enjoy the sunshine and outdoors. Kids are off from school, people start looking into vacations, and the sunshine and warm weather encourages activity.
With every year of life that passes, more changes occur. Some are drastic, some minor, and others build little by little. In many ways, however, age is a state of mind. This is why it can be so difficult to accept some of the physical changes of aging that may restrict our capabilities or hinder us.
As we age, our physical abilities and stamina change naturally, which makes it even more important for seniors to think about their safety and security, especially compared to people in younger demographics.
When elderly veterans find themselves, either through physical disability, infirmity, or cognitive decline, unable to adequately maintain the basic necessities of life for self-care, it is defined as self-neglect.
Post-traumatic stress disorder, often shortened to PTSD, is often associated with younger individuals with recent traumatic experiences.
Learn about food safety practices in senior care with this caregiver's guide. Discover tips and guidelines for ensuring seniors' food safety and well-being.
If a loved one is suffering from tremors, stiffness, or other movement challenges, you may have come across terms like Parkinson’s, or Parkinsonism. These terms often are used interchangeably, but they describe different nervous system conditions.
When a loved one is diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, the shock of it can be a terrifying experience for the whole family, putting everyone involved through an emotional rollercoaster. The diagnosis can produce fear, anxiety, depression, and other negative emotions in family members. Some may even feel guilty at not having recognized the situation sooner, while others may feel relief at finally understanding the disease and being able to identify and recognize their loved one’s behavior.
Discover the benefits of using fitness technology in senior care. Learn about the latest trends and devices that can improve the health and well-being of elders.
For older adults who are living with Parkinson’s, these symptoms can make daily life increasingly difficult, and in many cases, dangerous. Simple tasks may become more and more difficult as the disease progresses, and safety hazards around the house may increase.
We all undoubtedly know that what we eat has a direct effect on our health. By choosing the right amounts of healthy foods to eat, we help our bodies and minds to function better, and for longer. But as we age, we must understand how our nutritional needs change.
Managing seasonal allergies in seniors with Parkinson's can be challenging. Learn practical tips to help your loved ones cope with them.
For around one-third of people over the age of 65, there is a tendency to overeat, which is something that can lead to countless health issues, like heart disease, high blood pressure, or diabetes.
The changes that aging brings about to the body often require thoughtful adjustments to daily life. By making intentional changes to food choices and eating habits, seniors can continue nourishing their bodies while maintaining an active and fulfilling lifestyle.
Supporting senior hearing health as a caregiver is crucial for overall well-being. Learn how to provide care and support for seniors with hearing impairments.
Put on your dancing shoes and get ready to step back in time! Senior Helpers of Gilbert & Chandler is excited to invite you to a night of nostalgia, music, and fun at our School of Hard Knocks 55+ Senior Prom!
Learn the essential tips for creating an emergency plan for senior care to ensure the safety and well-being of your loved ones.
Senior Helpers of Gilbert & Chandler is asking the public to help collect 500 Valentine’s Day cards (or more!) for its 3rd Annual Dear Senior Valentine’s Day Card Drive. The cards will be delivered to seniors across the Valley, spreading love and joy on this special holiday.
The “little things” is a term that encompasses many acts of small kindness, affection, and beauty. It can be a stranger in the car ahead of you who lets you merge in, an old friend calling just to catch up, a beautiful sunset after a long day, or a small gift someone brings home for you that lets you know they were thinking of you.
Osteoporosis is a sadly all too common affliction among the elderly. It predominantly affects postmenopausal women, but it can develop in senior citizens of any and all demographics.
It's a new year, and time for a wellness check for seniors! Learn about the vital health screenings seniors should consider for optimal health and well-being.