Support after hospital discharge with Senior Helpers of Evansville 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 Evansville can help families find the right balance with personalized in-home care that supports comfort, safety, and quality of life.
Discover effective strategies for communicating care needs with family to help seniors maintain comfort, safety, and independence at home.
Continue ReadingLearn about fall prevention in seniors and discover a range of exercises to improve balance and reduce the risk of falls.
Continue ReadingEnsuring food safety for senior loved ones is crucial for their health. Learn tips and strategies for safely preparing and storing food for older adults.
Continue ReadingGet tips on preparing seniors' homes for the fall season. Learn how to ensure their safety and comfort during the changing weather.
Continue ReadingFind essential cold weather safety tips for seniors from Senior Helpers Evansville to stay warm, avoid slips and falls, and remain healthy during winter.
Continue ReadingCaring for a senior relative with frontotemporal dementia can be challenging and heart-wrenching, as their health, safety, and quality of life become a primary concern. As their condition progresses, it's essential to recognize the signs that indicate they may no longer live safely alone. If you're starting to worry about your senior family member who is currently living at home, there are several vital signs that it might be time to consider additional support, such as a caregiver, moving in with a family member, or both. Addressing these concerns can help ensure your loved one remains safe, content, and well-cared for daily
Continue ReadingAs fun as the holiday season can be, it inevitably rolls to a close all too soon. After the festivities are over comes the task of cleaning up. Whether you had guests or just have to tidy up and store your holiday decorations, you probably have some significant cleaning to tackle. For seniors who live alone, that can be a daunting thought. You don't have to stress about tidying up your space, however. Senior Helpers has some great information for senior adults in the Evansville, Newburgh, Mount Vernon, and Boonville areas about how to make cleaning up after the holidays safe and fun.
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Fall and winter usually come with their respective festivities, and with these festivities come decorations. Learn some unapparent harmful decorations and tips on how to deal with them.
Continue ReadingFall and winter bring shorter days, along with colder weather. This can severely impact the lives of our older family and friends. They may not want to drive after dark, meaning that they can't go out to dinner or stay late at a gathering. They may also struggle when they can't go outside for a nice walk, due to the freezing temperatures in Evansville.
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As caregivers, we know that it is important for seniors to be able to socialize with others. Often, it may seem safer and easier to communicate with loved ones online or on the phone. That being said, there are many people who prey on seniors who are online. Lucky for you, there are many ways that can help you stay safe when you are online.
Here are some things that you can do in Evansville when you (or your loved one) are online.
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Indiana is known for its summer heat. The days are hot and sunny, making hyperthermia a real problem. Even worse, children and older people are more likely to be affected. As caregivers, it is important that you understand hyperthermia to keep your loved ones and charges safe from the Indiana heat.
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