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  • What Does Successful Aging Look Like From the Outside?

    September 13, 2023

    Successful aging may look a little different for each person, depending on their specific needs and their desires. Here are some elements to consider.

  • Care Tips and Advice When Your Senior Has Dry Eyes

    August 14, 2023

    While dry eyes might seem like a minor inconvenience, they can be quite uncomfortable and even disrupt everyday activities for seniors. Here are some care tips to help you.

  • What to Do as a Caregiver After a Chronic Disease Diagnosis

    August 13, 2023

    When your senior loved one receives a chronic disease diagnosis, plenty of things can change in your role as a caregiver. Here's a guide on how to navigate those changes.

  • Advocating More Effectively for Your Senior Loved One's Health Care Needs

    July 12, 2023

    Navigating the healthcare system can be challenging, especially when it comes to advocating for the needs of our senior loved ones. Here are some tips to help you out.

  • Throwing a Shark Week Party: Multi-Generational Activities for a Whale of a Good Time

    July 11, 2023

    Shark Week can be a fantastic opportunity to bring the whole family together for some multi-generational fun. Here are some ideas for fun activities you can do.

  • The Benefits of Swimming for Seniors With Chronic Pain

    June 12, 2023

    One fantastic option for seniors struggling with chronic pain is swimming. Here are some reasons why this might be the ideal exercise to alleviate symptoms of chronic pain.

     

  • Stimulate Memory in Seniors Living with Dementia

    June 11, 2023

    One way to help stimulate memory in seniors with dementia is through engaging in activities that stimulate memory. Here are some activities you can try.

  • Understanding Osteoporosis Risk Factors and Prevention

    May 15, 2023

    Understanding osteoporosis and its risk factors can prove beneficial to seniors and their families. So here’s a guide to everything you need to know about the condition.

     

  • How Seniors Can Stay Active and Social in the Springtime

    April 15, 2023

    Springtime comes with the perfect opportunity for seniors to stay active and social in the beautiful outdoors. Here are some activities and tips to help you stay active and social.

     

  • 8 Helpful Tax Tips for Seniors If You Prefer to Handle Taxes Yourself

    April 14, 2023

    If you're a senior who prefers to take matters into your own hands and tackle taxes yourself, here are several key things you may need to keep in mind.

     

  • 3 Spring Cleaning Tasks Seniors Living Alone Shouldn't Handle Alone

    March 23, 2023

    Spring cleaning is essential in every home, however, there are some tasks that seniors should better to leave to the professionals to avoid injury or harm.

  • How to Start Sharing Passover Meal Preparation So Elderly Relatives Aren't Overwhelmed

    March 19, 2023

    Make sure your senior relative will be able to enjoy Passover with their families without stress by sharing Passover meal preparations with the entire family.

  • 5 Great Heart-Friendly Activities to Do With Elderly Relatives or Aging Parents

    February 24, 2023

    As family members age and their health changes, it's important to stay active with healthy activities that are appropriate for seniors. Here are some activities you can try.

  • Caregiver's Guide to Recognizing Uncommon Signs of a Heart Attack

    February 23, 2023

    Heart attacks can present many symptoms. This blog will guide you through the common and uncommon symptoms so you know what to look out for.

  • How to Balance Your New Year's Resolutions With Family Caretaking Capabilities

    January 18, 2023

    Stay focused and motivated this new year. Here is our guide on how to find the balance between caring for your senior loved one and sticking to your new year's resolutions.

  • How to Find Local Drivable Holiday Lights Displays

    December 27, 2022

    San Diego shines brightly all year, but locals enjoy the glitz and glamour during the winter holidays. Visiting a top-notch San Diego Christmas light display is a great way to get into the holiday spirit.

  • December 2022: The WHY Behind the Work

    December 22, 2022

    Christmas and the Winter Holidays have arrived!  We are so grateful to have grown Senior Helpers La Mesa and Poway to what it is today.  Our Caregivers and office staff are what make us so special. 

  • September & October: The WHY Behind the Work

    October 17, 2022

    Senior Helpers East San Diego was humbled and honored this past month by receiving the 2022 Rookie of the Year Award from Senior Helpers Corporate at our annual conference in Denver.  Going to the national conference for the first time filled us with affirmation and confidence that we are in the right industry!  There were so many motivated entrepreneurs devoted to helping Seniors in their community.  Maureen, Cassia, Star and I left conference renewed and empowered to bring the spirit of service back to San Diego.

  • August: The WHY Behind the Work

    August 29, 2022

    The summer of 2022 is winding down with the beginning of the school year for our kids, Benson and Seneca. Benson is continuing his Spanish Language Immersion Program as a 2nd grader and his ability to speak Español is impressive (in the rare moments he decides to speak it in front of us). Seneca is now officially a Pre-K girl and she is excited  to see her friends again. 

  • June & July: The WHY Behind the Work

    July 7, 2022

    Our Senior Helpers Poway Office is almost ready for business!  It has been an amazing journey to get to this point.  Our overhead sign is up and lit, and our tenant improvements (flooring and paint) are receiving their finishing touches, and we just hired a North County Recruiter! 

  • May: The WHY Behind the Work

    May 17, 2022

    This month, I would like to showcase the correspondence of one of our most gifted Caregivers.  Ahmed is a rare breed of human:  compassionate, driven, healing.  He treats his clients with such dignity and honor that his name at the office has become synonymous with respect.  His clients adore him and so does our staff.  Keep up the incredible work, Ahmed!

  • April: The WHY Behind the Work

    April 28, 2022

    Cassia, Mo and I recently registered for the Senior Helpers Annual Conference in September, and I couldn’t be more excited by our keynote speaker – Rick Rigsby PhD.  Besides being an incredible motivational speaker and author, Rigsby’s life testimony is heartwarming and triumphant.  My favorite quote from a very inspirational and very viral college graduation speech he gave is this:

  • March: The WHY Behind the Work

    March 28, 2022

    When Cassia, Maureen, and I started Senior Helpers East San Diego, we were committed above all else to growth.  We knew that with our experience in healthcare and marketing, that we could make a difference in our Senior community.  So much so that our unofficial motto was Always Commit to Yes.  Looking back over the past year, I believe that this helped grow our business and reputation throughout the community.  Clients know that we offer a superior service and even if our home care agency isn’t what they need, they understand that we will act as their fiduciary to point them in the right direction.