Somehow, it’s already November. The year is rounding out to a close really soon. On November eleventh, we will celebrate our nation’s armed forces on Veteran’s Day. This is the day to pay tribute and honor those who have sacrificed their time with their families and their lives to protect our great country. Many of our senior loved ones have served in the military at some point in their lives. While it should be a daily practice to thank a veteran, it is especially important on this national holiday. Simply saying “thank you” is a small gesture that surely is appreciated. Post a message on a social networking site to thank our veterans. You never know who may come across that post and just needed to hear those words.
Continue ReadingWhen the decision about proper assistance for a veteran loved one becomes your responsibility, you may worry which is the best option. Many seniors will express a strong desire to remain at home and live as independently as possible for as long as possible.
Continue ReadingUncover how the GI Bill aids senior veteran caregivers. Explore benefits and support options available for those caring for our heroes.
Continue ReadingMany families are left in charge of the major decision about senior care for elderly loved ones. If your loved in is also a veteran who is experiencing difficulty with daily life tasks, you may worry that their days in their home are numbered. Senior Helpers of Lansdale, 215-699-5400, makes staying independent a reality for your veteran loved one and gives your family peace of mind.
Continue ReadingOur nation has celebrated freedom for centuries now, and a lot is owed to our military and its members. This is a special day to celebrate our nation’s veterans who have sacrificed so much to keep America free. Veterans Day is a wonderful reason to acknowledge your veteran loved one’s service!.
Continue ReadingThere are times when an elderly loved one is able to keep up with their personal care needs but is falling behind on their household chores and tasks. You can count on in home care for veterans from Senior Helpers of Lansdale to provide assistance with daily tasks such as light housekeeping, vacuuming, laundry, grocery shopping and other jobs. Your veteran loved one will appreciate being able to spend their time visiting with friends and loved ones instead of feeling like a burden with a long list of chores that need to be performed in their house.
Continue ReadingAfter President Woodrow Wilson first proclaimed an Armistice Day for November 11, 1919, he said, “To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with lots of pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for our victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations.”
Continue ReadingIf your veteran loved one has become frailer and requires personal care assistance, it is possible that your loved one can keep their dignity and remain in the privacy of their beloved home with the help of a compassionate caregiver from Senior Helpers of Lansdale.
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