Heads up everyone! October 15th is Global Handwashing Day, a day dedicated to increasing awareness about the importance of washing your hands. It is so important that we constantly wash our hands because hand washing saves lives and prevents the spread of disease. Here are some tips from Senior Helpers!
October 15th is Global Handwashing DayWith Covid-19, this October we must take a few extra steps to keep our lungs healthy. Covid-19 has been one of the leading causes of respiratory issues since its debut.
We’re Observing Healthy Lung Month a Little Differently This YearThere is significant clinical and scientific evidence that keeping your brain active, challenging your mind and cognitive processes, can provide a certain amount of protection against dementia and other brain disorders.
Books to Keep Senior's Brains in Working OrderAs we enter this new and unprecedented phase of the pandemic, we are inundated with guidelines about how to keep ourselves and our families healthy and virus-free. Yet a key item on the list—social distancing—poses unprecedented challenges to our mental and emotional well being, and requires consideration.
Mental Health Tips for Social DistancingSeniors are embracing technology more than ever! Through the use of technology, such as social media tools or virtual reality, seniors can see a decrease in loneliness and, in turn, experience better mental and physical health.
5 Essential Tech Tools for SeniorsFebruary is American Heart Month! You diet plays a major role in heart health and can impact your risk of heart disease. In fact, certain foods can influence blood pressure, triglycerides, cholesterol levels and inflammation, all of which are risk factors for heart disease.
Incredibly Heart-Healthy FoodsPeople who had good healthy habits when they were younger tend to become healthy seniors, but it is never too late. Good health habits can make a difference even to seniors who are prone to illness or have not made their health a priority in the past.
Healthy Habits for Seniors to Keep in 2020This 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!
4 Winter Safety Tips for Seniors and Their CaregiversSenior Helpers offers a wide range of programs designed to help your senior stay fit and motivated long into their golden years. We will work with you to develop a fitness plan for your loved one that will keep them healthy and on their feet.
At Senior Helpers, We Support Healthy Senior FitnessWe have always believed that the backbone of every good company is its values. Senior Helpers has a clear values system, which all our caregivers abide by and truly sets us apart from our competition in our industry.
6 Values We Live by at Senior HelpersAlzheimer's is all too common among seniors, and many families aren't sure how to give their loved one the proper Alzheimer's care. If your loved one is demonstrating any of these symptoms, it might be time for Senior Helpers to step in.
World Alzheimer's Month: How to Know it's Time for Alzheimer's Care ServicesThe only thing more important than enlisting senior care services for your loved one is enlisting them before it's too late. Here's why it's so important to seek help for your senior early on.
Don't Put Off Getting Help. 4 Reasons to Enlist Senior Care Services EarlyA balanced, healthy diet can help make other aspects of in-home senior health care much easier. While your senior doesn't need the same number of calories they did decades ago, they still need a strong dietary plan. Here are some tips on how to make that happen.
October is National Cholesterol Month: Tips to Help Your Senior Loved One Eat HealthyDementia is all too common among seniors, and many families can be unsure how to give their loved one the proper case. Often, it can prove overwhelming. If your loved one is demonstrating these symptoms they could need dementia care.
Does My Loved One Need Dementia Care? Six Signs to Look ForUnfortunately, loneliness is a common problem among seniors. According to a UCSF study, 18% of seniors live by themselves, and 43% claim to feel lonely on a regular basis. While none of us are strangers to occasional feelings of loneliness, isolation isn't a choice for seniors with health concerns or mobility issues. Reluctantly, it can become their lifestyle. It can be difficult to stay active or keep in touch with friends for seniors who are homebound. In addition to health detriments, isolation and loneliness can also lead to severe psychological issues. As much as you'd like to always be there to keep our loved one company 24/7, that's not always possible with a busy schedule and other obligations. With our attentive, experienced, and compassionate caregivers, Senior Helpers' senior care services is the perfect resource for staving off your loved one's loneliness.
How to Help Combat Loneliness in a Senior Loved One with Senior Care ServicesVeterans play an important role in the Senior Helpers family. We're proud to serve many of them in communities throughout the country, and we understand the unique difficulties they often encounter as they age. To be as accessible as possible, we offer premier assistance for senior veterans.
Senior Helpers Provides Top-Notch Assistance for Senior VeteransIf you're passionate about giving back to your community and helping seniors and their families, caregiving might be the perfect job for you. But you're probably wondering what that process involves, and what we look for. Here's how to become a caregiver with Senior Helpers.
Everything You Need to Know About Working for Senior Helpers: How to Become a Caregiver
