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Discover Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD), a prevalent vision issue for seniors. Learn about its symptoms, risks, prevention, and treatments.
All About AMD (Age-Related Macular Degeneration)Learn six simple home remedies for itchy eyes that are especially useful for seniors. Get relief from discomfort and maintain eye health with practical tips. Know when to seek professional assistance.
Six Easy Remedies for Itchy Eyes at HomeSalt-free cooking can be delicious and healthy. Try these five herbs and spices as flavorful alternatives to salt in your meals.
5 Herbs & Spices to Add Flavor to Food Without SaltEnjoy a guilt-free July 4th with low-sugar desserts for seniors. Savor the flavors without compromising your health. Contact Senior Helpers of West Jacksonville for more tips.
Celebrate July 4th With These Low-Sugar Desserts for SeniorsDiscover the perfect local book club and get tips on choosing one that matches your interests in this blog post. Grab a cup of tea and embark on your next literary adventure.
How to Join a Book Club This Summer: Where to Start LookingWearable technology offers seniors numerous benefits for heart health monitoring. Let's explore how it positively impacts your well-being and heart health journey.
A Guide to Using Wearable Technology to Monitor Heart HealthThis article will explore ideas for celebrating Military Appreciation Month with your adult children. We will suggest participating in local and virtual activities that are both fun and heartfelt. Read on!
Celebrate Military Appreciation Month With Adult ChildrenMother's Day is a special occasion to celebrate and appreciate the incredible women who have nurtured and guided us in life. Here are some ideas to celebrate Mother's Day with local friends.
How to Celebrate Mother's Day With Local FriendsAs we age, many of us prefer to remain in our own homes as long as possible. For seniors, this is especially true, as they have built a lifetime of memories and familiarity within their home. Staying at home can provide seniors with a sense of independence, comfort, and familiarity that can be difficult to replicate in a care facility. Let’s explore why keeping seniors at home is so important and how it can benefit both seniors and their families.
Benefits of Choosing In-Home CareIn this caregiver's guide, let's check out the importance of regular checkups for seniors, the benefits of regular checkups for them, and how to choose the right medical professional to look after them.
The Importance of Regular Health Checkups for Seniors: A Caregiver's GuideAs a caregiver, becoming knowledgeable about Medicare and Medicaid programs is essential to ensuring your loved one receives the appropriate care and support. That's why we've created this guide to help you distinguish between Medicare and Medicaid and explore how they can work together to keep seniors in their homes.
Understanding Medicare and Medicaid: A Guide for CaregiversExplore some simple tips to help you identify and remove everyday poisonous household items that may cause a threat to your pet's health. Read on to learn more.
Tips and Tricks for Senior Pet Owners: How to Identify and Remove Poisonous Household ItemsProtect your elderly loved ones from harm by learning about the most common poisonous household items that pose a threat to seniors. From cleaning products to medications, learn about potential hazards and how to keep them out of the way to make your home safe for those who matter most.
4 Most Common Poisonous Household Items That Hurt SeniorsWe've listed some uncommon signs of a Heart Attack you need to look out for in your senior loved one.
Caregiver's Guide Recognizing Uncommon Signs of a Heart AttackExercise is not only beneficial for your health, but it can also be a good source of fun. In this article, we cover four activities that senior individuals can do to improve both their heart and their mental health.
4 Heart-friendly Activities Elderly Relatives or Aging Parents Can DoFinding affordable medicines and supplies in 2023 is necessary for caregivers and adult children who are taking care of elderly parents. Here are some options to save money.
Finding Affordable Medicines and Supplies in 2023 if You're Taking Care of an Elderly Loved OneThere are many reasons for gifting bedridden or wheelchair-bound seniors. Learn some great ideas that will surely bring a smile to their faces.
5 Gift Ideas for Temporarily Bedridden or Wheelchair-Bound SeniorsYesterday my mom fell victim to a scammer. Of all the people in the world, she would be the last person I would think that would fall for a scam. You see, she may be 87 years old, but she is fully cognizant and very suspicious of everything and everyone. She reads the newspaper and watches the news daily; generally, she tells me about all the recent scams for me to watch out for.
My Mom got ScammedIn order to save yourself from feeling angry, sad, hurt or heartbroken over your friends and family not helping you in your time of need, give Senior Helpers a call.
Senior Helpers is Here to HelpBy Sheree Ellingson
If you think that you should not file a claim against your long-term care insurance, give me a call. I will look at your policy, see if you qualify, explain how long a time period is to be covered and for the total face value the policy will provide. We can see if the best time is now to start a claim or if you should wait.
Things that make me a "hmm"! New addition.By Sheree Ellingson
Okay, I know, you are really getting into these “Hmmmm moments” however; I want to talk about a different subject this week. More “Hmmm moments” in next blog.
I am always on the look out for alternative methods, ideas, medications, medical equipment, etcetera for any type of diagnosed conditions. Approximately five years ago, I was learning about Parkinson’s (remarkably interesting disease). I have a friend Michele who had told me on several occasions that she could not smell anything. Michele said the doctors said, “That’s happens sometimes, no big deal.” After taking these classes, I found out one of the first possible signs of Parkinson’s is losing the sense of smell; up to 10 years prior to any other signs.
Time OutLet’s talk about pelvic fractures. When my middle child was involved in Pony Club many years ago, she was in a competition for jumping her pony over fences. At the beginning of the weekend when the competition was going to occur, Christopher Reeves (Superman) fell head-first, over his horse’s shoulders, causing him to be paralyzed.
The Next Thing That Makes Me Go “Hmmmm”Let’s talk about knee replacements. That’s a painful conversation! I have found that in general men do better after a knee replacement than women do. Why is that? I know the man’s knee replacement device is supposed to be different than a woman’s device; however, even if the replacement is the correct device, men still do better overall.
Another Thing That Makes Me Go “Hmmmm”I have been in the senior care industry for going on 14 years now and over those years I have noticed several things that make me go “Hmmm!”
Things that make me go “Hmmm!”At first glance, dental care may not seem like such an important issue, but the reality is that it can have a direct impact on the rest of the body. Learn why oral health is an important part of maintaining your overall health.
Smile! The Importance of Oral Health for Seniors