News and Blog
As we age it becomes more important for us to manage our health. Here are four ways to optimize your home for managing chronic diseases.
4 Ways to Optimize Your Home for Managing Chronic DiseasesChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease can worsen in the summer. Learn more about managing COPD during these warmer months.
Managing COPD in Peak Summer WeatherCompanion care can improve a lonely senior's life. Take a look at the 7 longevity benefits of companion care and socialization.
7 Longevity Benefits of Companion Care and SocializationIt's nice to soak up the sun's rays, but UV radiation can be harmful. Here's how you can safeguard your senior loved ones from UV radiation.
Safeguarding Your Senior Loved Ones from UV RadiationCaring for a loved one with dementia can be challenging for family members. This guide aims to help families affected by a relative living with dementia.
Helping Families Affected by a Relative Living With DementiaYour senior loved ones need to stay hydrated this summer, but doing so can be challenging. Take a look at this guide on creating hydrating recipes for summer.
Caregiver's Guide to Creating Hydrating Recipes for SummerMilitary Appreciation Month is a perfect time to celebrate the men and women who have served the country. Here's how you can celebrate this special month with the seniors in your life.
How to Celebrate Military Appreciation Month With SeniorsMemorial Day is a day dedicated to honoring the men and women who have served our country. For intergenerational families, this can be a great day to connect. Here's how you can celebrate Memorial Day as an intergenerational family.
How to Celebrate Memorial Day as an Intergenerational FamilyStaying socially engaged and connected with others is important, even for seniors. Learn more about the benefits of social engagement for seniors here.
The Benefits of Social Engagement for Seniors: Tips for CaregiversAssistive technology can help both seniors and their caregivers manage their daily lives. Learn more about how this kind of technology benefits its users.
The Benefits of Assistive Technology for Seniors and CaregiversIt can be a struggle to find affordable meat for your meals. Here are 4 helpful tips for seniors when it comes to buying budget-friendly meat.
4 Helpful Tips for Seniors for Buying Budget-Friendly MeatMaintaining a healthy diet while sticking to a budget can be hard. These are the 4 healthiest breakfasts for seniors on a budget.
4 Healthiest Breakfasts for Seniors on a BudgetThere are both benefits and drawbacks to signing up for dental insurance. We explore them at length in this article to help seniors decide whether they should get dental insurance or not.
Should I Sign Up for Dental Insurance? Pros & ConsThere are many thoughtful ways you can still celebrate Valentine's Day with a partner who has dementia. In this article, we discuss many of the best ones.
Celebrating Valentine's Day When Your Partner Has DementiaProviding the best environment for senior loved ones has some challenges. These are the habits that successful live-in family members should have when caring for their senior loved one.
4 Habits of Successful Live-in Family Members Caring for a Loved OneThe holiday season is when families gather to celebrate after a long time away from each other. It can be exciting but also a time to dread, given that people still need to weigh the risk of getting sick with the flu. Talking to extended family members about the need to get flu shots and vaccines before the holidays may be an uphill task, but one you must do all the same.
How to Talk to Extended Family About Getting Flu Shots and Vaccines Before the HolidaysTies... What are they good for?
When we think about a "tie," several thoughts may jump into your mind first: a connection to someone or something, the fastenin gwith string or a cord, or that fabulous bowtie that your father always wore.
Walter's Words of Wisdom: April - May 2022If you're starting to feel old in dog years, dont fret- Dwight and Gayle Davis, owners of Senior Helpers in Stratham, New Hampshire, are a call away. And if someone you love is slowing down and even becoming a bit forgetful, no worries. The caregivers at Senior Helpers cover four counties in southeastern New Hampshire (Merrimack, Hillsborough, Rockingham, and Strafford) and work with clients randing in age from 25 to 104 years old. Whether the person is facing the challenges of aging, battling a debilitating disease or recovering from surgery, Senior Helpers will step in to offer companionship, personal assistance...and a dose of fun. For what is quality of life without joy?
Addressing the Adventures of AgingWalter's Words of Wisdom. It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!
We just cleaned up from Thanksgiving dinner and the holiday season is upon us. This year Hanukkah will be celebrated November 6th through December 6th, followed by Christmas, and then Kwanza from December 26th through January 1st. The month of Decemeber is filled with traditions, compassion, giving, quality time with family and highlights what is truly im portant in life. It is not the packages under the tree, it's the time spent with families and friends.
Walter's Words of Wisdom: December 2021 - January 2022Kindness: the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate.
Being kind ot others not only feels good but it is good for your health. So, being kind should be a no brainer, right? Acts of kindness have been shown to lower blood pressure, reduce pain, increase healing and acceptance by others, and tto boost one's state of joyfulness. Acts of kindness can improve relationships, forge bonds that develop into long lasting friendships.
Walter's Words of Wisdom: February - March 2022Dwight Davis works with Black Heritage Trail, community businesses
Former NBA player works to promote diversity in New Hampshire