Learn how in-home assistance can support senior independence while helping with daily tasks, routines, safety, and personal care. Read on.
Continue ReadingCelebrate the 4th of July and seniors' independence by learning the benefits of aging in place. Ensure safety, comfort, and freedom at home.
Continue ReadingSeniors' driving matters, and so does their peace of mind getting around. Discover practical tips to make night driving safer for seniors.
Continue ReadingAs May brings warmer weather and longer days, many families begin preparing for summer activities, travel plans, and more time spent outdoors. For caregivers—both professional and family caregivers—this seasonal transition is also a great time to focus on senior safety and wellness.
Continue ReadingChoosing between care at home and a senior living facility depends on a loved one’s need for independence, support, and social connection. Senior Helpers can help families find the right balance with personalized in-home care that supports comfort, safety, and quality of life.
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Recognizing and addressing fading eyesight in seniors is vital for their safety and independence. Learn the signs to be aware of.
Continue ReadingBathing can be a risky activity for seniors without the right precautions. In this blog, we’ll provide essential tips to ensure safe and comfortable bathing experiences for elderly individuals.
Continue ReadingA clutter-free home isn’t just visually appealing; it’s crucial for senior safety. This blog provides practical tips to help you create a safer, more organized living space for your loved ones.
Continue ReadingCheck out Senior Helpers’ top picks for Prime Day 2024! We’ve curated the best assistive products to ensure senior safety and wellbeing, from walker skis to transfer shower benches.
Continue ReadingNavigating medication management can be tricky for seniors. This guide offers essential safety tips to prevent mishaps and ensure the well-being of your elderly loved ones.
Continue ReadingWarm sunny days are a delight, especially as we grow older. However, too much sun can be harmful to our health. For seniors, it's crucial to prioritize sun safety in their daily routines. Not only does it protect them from sunburns, but it helps prevent long-term damage and health issues like skin cancer and heatstroke.
Continue ReadingSpreading joy, celebrating traditions, and spending quality time with loved ones are some of the best parts of the holiday season. Decorations are often a large part of the celebration, but they may become hazardous to your aging loved ones. As they age, your loved ones may not be as mobile or strong as they once were. While it may be one of their favorite activities, decorating their home alone can be a major safety hazard. This holiday season, be mindful to minimize falls and other injury while decorating.
Continue ReadingFall. Hospital. Rehab. Repeat. Sound Familiar? A peer reviewed article published in the Summer 2022 issue of the Journal of Aging Life Care™ shares how Senior Helpers LIFE Profile assessment uses research-based strategies to prevent risks that lead to hospitalizations for seniors.
Continue ReadingDepending on where you live, natural disasters may affect you in different ways. From floods, tornados, hurricanes, forest-fires and more. It is important to be mindful of how each of these may affect you and your loved ones.
Preparing ahead to the best of your ability, will help you in the event of any emergency. If you have an older adult in your life, near or far, it is important to make sure they have a plan as well.
Continue ReadingThis year, the autumn equinox lands on Thursday, September 22, which marks the first official day of fall. Depending on where you are in the country or world, fall can look and feel different. If you are in the United States, there are a few common themes you will find throughout the country to solidify the cozy feel of fall.
Whether it is picking or decorating pumpkins, celebrating Halloween, or making your family’s famous apple pie, there are several activities that you and your loved ones can enjoy together. As you age, the ability to participate in activities changes, but this does not mean that you are no longer able to enjoy them. Modifying activities to best fit the abilities of your senior loved one can be a great way to enhance everyone’s experience.
Continue ReadingIt is well known that the basic physiological needs for a human to survive are food, water, air, and shelter. According to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, the next two levels a human will need to survive are safety/security and love/belonging. Both of which require interpersonal relationships with family, friends, co-workers, etc. The ability to form and maintain healthy relationships with others can have lasting effects on your overall health.
Continue ReadingSun protection is important at any age. According to the American Academy of Dermatology Association, one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. As you grow and age, your skin changes with you. It can become thinner, lost e elasticity and become more sensitive to the sun and other irritants.
There are many ways to protect yourself from overexposure to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation and sunburns. Below are the top three ways you can keep yourself and your loved ones protected.
Continue ReadingSun safety is important at every age. As warmer days approach and time spent outside increases, it is key to recognize the importance of sun safety. Many older adults grew up in a time when the benefits of sun protection were not well known or readily available. Our skin changes as we age and requires consistent protection against the sun.
In honor of Older Americans Month (OAM), Senior Helpers is highlighting a few tips to Sun Safety for Older Americans.
Continue ReadingThe flu season is upon us; it’s crucial to learn about immunizations and protection against this disease during the holiday season. While there are a variety of factors that can contribute to the number of people impacted by the flu each year, According to the CDC, it is estimated that the flu resulted in between nine million and 41 million illnesses per year from 2010 to 2020 in the United States.
Continue ReadingLooking for fun and unique ways to celebrate the spookiest holiday of the year? Halloween is one day in the year where people can express their creativity by dressing up in costumes, decorating and carving amazing pumpkins. So, embrace the fall weather and stock up on your favorite Halloween candy.
Continue ReadingAs the weather gets cooler and the days get shorter, it can only mean one thing; fall is here! With everything changing, it can be overwhelming trying to get plans or tasks organized. Changing seasons should be the start of a new beginning and chapter in your life where you can try new things, celebrate life, or meet new people.
Continue ReadingAugust is National Immunization Awareness Month. This month is dedicated to highlighting the importance of getting recommended immunizations throughout your life, and how they play an important role in preventing serious and deadly diseases.
Continue ReadingGet out and enjoy the summer weather while it is here. Summertime is something to look forward to after months of cold weather and little sunshine. There are many activities made for this time of year that are safe and enjoyable for people of all ages.
Continue ReadingThis season causes the most challenges for seniors. However, with these few tips, it will be easy to stay safe while still enjoying the joyous holidays!
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