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  • Live In Senior Care and Senior Super Foods

    January 26, 2022

    There are many senior super foods that are great for protecting our loved one’s health.  We can find ways to incorporate these foods into daily eating without having to change one’s diet drastically. It is important to try to limit sugars, especially for our senior loved ones who might have to deal with other possible health issues such as diabetes, possible tooth decay or heart disease.

  • Seasonal Depression and Professional In-Home Care

    January 20, 2022

    While seasonal depression can come and go, other forms of depression can be long term.  Feelings of sadness and getting the blues from time to time is normal and not something that should be worried about.  While there is no single cause of depression in any age group, there are signs of depression in a senior loved one to watch out for.  

  • Winter Weather and In-Home Senior Care

    January 13, 2022

    The winter can bring treacherous conditions to our roads and sidewalks.  Be sure to keep an elderly loved one’s doorsteps and sidewalks clear of all ice and snow to prevent slips and falls.  Studies have concluded that falls are one of the leading causes of injuries in the United States.  Fall prevention is the best way to protect your elderly loved one from injuring themselves in and around their home.

  • Memory Exercises and In-Home Senior Care

    January 7, 2022

    There are many memory exercises that are helpful for delaying the progression of memory loss, Alzheimer’s, and other memory related diseases.  Memory games can be played on paper, through a board game, or even on a tablet or smartphone.  Many apps have memory boosting games available and most are free.

  • New Years and In-Home Care

    December 30, 2021

    The end of 2021 is quickly approaching.  It is time to ring in the New Year and to establish some hopeful resolutions.  Perhaps you have an elderly loved one who has recently been hospitalized due to an illness or injury.  Your aging loved one may have been fairly active within their community, as a large portion of this generation of seniors is and feels stuck in their home. 

  • Holiday with Care

    December 17, 2021

    Some elderly may express some unease about allowing a stranger into their home.  You can assure them that with this gift of care from Senior Helpers of Chattanooga, that they are receiving assistance from a caring individual who has been thoroughly background screened, interviewed and is insured and bonded through the company.  Your loved one’ safety is always a top priority.  When you give your elderly loved one the gift of senior care, you also give your family the gift of peace of mind. 

  • Holidays and Senior Care

    December 10, 2021

    The holidays are especially important for a senior loved one to receive in home care.  Not only does the  elderly person feel like less of a burden on their family, but their family can have peace of mind knowing someone is caring for them during the hectic time of the holiday season. 

  • In-Home Help and Holiday Decorating

    December 3, 2021

    Many elderly individuals take special pleasure in decorating for the winter holidays.  For many, the upcoming season reminds a senior loved one of better times, capabilities and friendships.  There’s a fine balance in encouraging your loved one to get into the spirit with decorating and exercising caution when it comes to the same decorations that may have been used for decades. 

  • Holiday Decorating and Senior Home Care

    November 28, 2021

    The winter holiday season is a joyful time of year meant for family get-togethers and creating memories with loved ones.  A senior loved one may feel the stresses of keeping up with the festivities and may become overwhelmed with the decorating duties. 

  • Thanksgiving Holiday and In-Home Care

    November 23, 2021

    Thanksgiving is a holiday that centers primarily on gratitude and family.  It is a wonderful time of year to really celebrate our loved ones and is a large traveling holiday for most of the country.  This is the time of year when we appreciate having many of our family members together to enjoy a homemade feast. 

  • Veterans Day and Professional In-Home Care

    November 11, 2021

    After 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.”

  • Holiday Help and In-Home Care

    November 4, 2021

    We’ve all been there.  You’ve dropped hints about the gift you want; something fun, exciting or different.  You think you’ve spotted it under the festive wrapping paper, but when you finally unwrap it, you’re disappointed and want to think of something nice to say. 

  • In-Home Assisted Living and Pumpkin Crafts

    October 28, 2021

    Fall brings a wonderful reason to visit apple orchards and pumpkin patches with families.  October is the month of all things pumpkin.   An afternoon spent at a local patch offers leisure activities such as enjoying a hayride while sipping a hot cider and picking the perfect pumpkin for carving and decorating. 

  • Parkinson's and In-Home Help

    October 22, 2021

    If a senior loved one has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, it may be helpful and also bring peace of mind to the family to have in home help.  The daily companion may be a family member or a highly trained caregiver from Senior Helpers of Chattanooga.

  • Home Assisted Living and Signs of Stroke

    October 15, 2021

    According to The National Institute of Neurological Disorder and Stroke, 8 out of 10 strokes could have been prevented.  A healthier lifestyle and quitting smoking will help to prevent strokes by reducing high blood pressure, losing weight, and lowering cholesterol.  

  • Live-In Senior Care and Diabetes

    October 8, 2021

    As a senior, living with diabetes can create unique challenges.  Learning to living healthfully is very beneficial to seniors, whether they are coping with diabetes or not.  Choosing to eat well balanced meals created with fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean meats is a healthy way to dine.

  • Remembering Family Members and Affordable In Home Care

    September 23, 2021

    Sometimes our lives get so busy that we forget to slow down and focus on what is truly important.  Love and family is so vital to living a happy and healthy life.  Giving and receiving love helps us to thrive.  While it’s difficult to avoid a hectic schedule; it is important to take the time to show our elderly loved ones how much we care.

  • Keeping Family Close and In Home Caregivers

    September 17, 2021

    Our families continue to grow older and as each year passes, distance can come between us.  It is more important than ever to create a bond that will keep your family close even when the miles separate.  One way to develop closeness in the family is to create a ritual and maintain it. 

  • Celebrating Grandparents and Reliable In Home Care

    September 10, 2021

    It’s important to take the time to celebrate our grandparents.  They have seen the ups and downs of life and have made it through good times and bad.  They are the backbone of the family and can provide great insight into any day-to-day situations. 

  • Activities to Improve Health and Senior Care at Home

    September 2, 2021

    No matter our age it is so important to make sure that we take proper steps to maintain and improve health whenever possible.  There’s no need to wait until the New Year to make a resolution to live cleaner and to take the necessary steps to a healthier lifestyle.

  • Care for Alzheimer's and Dementia Sufferers

    August 30, 2021

    Alzheimer’s is a form of dementia and is the most common type of dementing disease afflicting the elderly.  It is a slow, progressive and ultimately fatal disease.  When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or other dementia related disease, the decision for care can be quite challenging. 

  • Caring and Consistent Home Care

    August 20, 2021

    When asked, most seniors would express a strong desire to remain independent in their home and active in their community for as long as physically possible.  Caring and consistent home care for your elderly loved one from Senior Helpers of Chattanooga, 423-710-1500, makes it possible for your family to find peace of mind.

  • In-Home Help for Seniors and Elderly

    August 9, 2021

    In today’s society, it is common for extended families to be separated from loved ones by long distances.  At some point in your loved one’s life, they will become unable to properly care for themselves.  In that instance, you are faced with the challenge of long-distance care giving. 

  • Recover from Illness or Injury Safely at Home

    August 4, 2021

    When facing an illness or injury, most people would feel better in their own home.  If a loved one is recuperating at home from an operation or illness, they can still benefit greatly from the in-home senior care assistance available from Senior Helpers of Chattanooga. 

  • Professional In Home Care and Safe Summer Activities

    July 27, 2021

    Since it is the middle of the summer, it is important to find safe summertime activities for your senior loved one to enjoy.  When the sun is shining high and bright in the sky, and the heat feels oppressive, make it a day to organize some scrapbooks and share some family memories indoors with the air conditioning on to keep cool.