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Support after hospital discharge with Senior Helpers of Chicagoland North/Northwest helps seniors stay safe, manage medications, prevent falls, and recover smoothly at home with reliable daily assistance.
Choosing between care at home and a senior living facility depends on a loved one’s need for independence, support, and social connection. Senior Helpers of Chicagoland North/Northwest can help families find the right balance with personalized in-home care that supports comfort, safety, and quality of life.
Prevent winter falls with these practical safety tips for seniors. Discover ways to reduce risks at home and outdoors during the colder months.
Continue ReadingLooking for the best wearable tech for seniors this summer? Enhance safety and health with our top picks for health monitoring, safety alerts, and more.
Continue ReadingEmbrace the warm weather without compromising your health and safety. Ensure a comfortable season with our senior summer safety checklist
Continue ReadingWinter is upon us, and with the onslaught of ice, snow, and other winter weather surprises, many seniors are left wondering about the most effective way to make winter car rides as safe and comfortable as possible. There are a few things that you and your senior can do to help make driving and road trip safer and more comfortable, especially during the winter. Take a look at a few basic things that we have put together that will you can do to help your senior have safer winter road trips, be it just to the store or to the other side of the country.
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Spring and fall can be beautiful when you live less than 20 miles from Lake Michigan. Morning walks and evening strolls are healthy ways to enjoy Des Plaines and surrounding areas. However, walking can present challenges if you have difficulty balancing. A dip in the sidewalk or a misstep out your door can result in a fall.
We at Senior Helpers in Des Plaines have put together five exercises to help improve balance and fall prevention.
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According to the Texas A&M University Health Center, every six seconds a senior is admitted to an emergency room somewhere in the country. Falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries for people aged 65 or older.
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