Get your garden ready for winter with expert tips on preparing the garden bed. Ensure a vibrant and healthy spring by following essential steps for winterizing your garden space.

Uncover strategies for staying physically active during chilly weather. From indoor workouts to embracing outdoor activities, find practical tips to keep your fitness routine vibrant, even when it's cold outside.

Navigating the complexities of postmenopause can be daunting. Find out how simple lifestyle changes can help alleviate postmenopausal symptoms.

Many caregivers find themselves juggling multiple responsibilities. Learn some practical advice and tips on managing caregiver guilt.

It can be quite challenging to ensure seniors drink enough water. Learn how to incorporate hydrating ingredients into your loved one's diet.

Senior veterans hold a special place in our hearts. Learn some ideas to help you celebrate Military Appreciation Month with your senior loved ones.

As technology continues to evolve, seniors must stay up to date on their computer skills. Find out what skills are essential for seniors to know.

As we get older, falling asleep and staying asleep can become more difficult. Learn more about the common causes of sleep disturbances in seniors and ways to improve their quality of sleep.

Virtual reality therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses computer-simulated artificial environments. Find out why seniors prefer virtual reality therapy rather than traditional treatment methods.

Make healthcare your focus this year! For all your questions about how to enroll in Medicare or how to manage your existing plan, this article offers advice you can follow.

Food plays a major role in many big holiday gatherings, and finding an adequate balance between healthy snacks and sugary treats can be an important step in planning a holiday menu that all your guests can enjoy. You and many of your guests may have a general preference for healthy recipes, but that does not necessarily mean that a December with no Christmas cookies or pumpkin pie is on anyone's mind. At the same time, various health preferences and needs may mean that serving only foods that are high in fat, sugar, and calories as you may have in the past is no longer the best option for making everyone feel welcome. Here are three helpful tips for creating a menu that considers both healthy treats and favorite sweets!

Food is an important part of holiday traditions. Learn some sneaky sources of gluten in common holiday foods and how to replace them for gluten-free relatives.

Regular physical activity reduces the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. Learn some tips to enable seniors to walk outdoors during the chilly mornings and evenings.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) occurs during specific times of the year, most commonly during winter. Find out how online advice can be harmful to seniors with SAD.

Do you know what to do if someone has a seizure in your presence? Attached is a guide to helping a person experiencing a seizure and keeping them safe. It can be frightening for all involved. See brochure for what to do
 

Brave the cold weather for some holiday cheer! The Virginia Barbershop chorus will be playing at Collegiate School on Mooreland Rd. Richmond VA on Dec. 4th. This musical event will certainly brighten your spirits and help welcome in the holidays. See attached brochure for more information.

It can be challenging for seniors to leave their homes or go outside during the colder months. Learn some tips that will enable seniors to continue to walk outdoors during the chilly mornings and evenings.

Senior Helpers will be the proud sponsor of a Salvation Army Silver Bell tree this year! What’s a Silver Bell? This is the senior version of a Salvation Army angel, only for a senior citizen. There will be physical “Bells” on the tree at the Senior Helpers office on Midlothian Turnpike as well as online options. Further information will be coming in future issues . The season normally starts the first week of November the presents being due the second week in Nov. Stay tuned for further information

With September quickly approaching, it is a great time to prepare your home for autumn. Here are fun tips for seniors to enjoy the season!

Caregiving can cause burnout, stress, exhaustion, and loss of perspective towards one's life. This can be detrimental to a caregiver's health. Due to personal responsibilities, caregivers need to have reasonable expectations and determine where the companionship requirements end. Establishing these boundaries is crucial to balance their needs and those of older adults

Seniors with dementia face several challenges navigating through the house. They tend to be anxious and confused, so they can easily misplace items around the house. It is also important to note that for people with dementia, living at home instills independence. There is a need to ensure a conducive environment by making specific changes at home. Senior Helpers serves the Richmond area, and offers tips for an organized home for better dementia care, as listed below. 

Care for aging parents and relatives is essential for some reasons. One of the reasons is that they are so vulnerable to identity theft, scams, or other online hazards, especially those that do not have anyone guiding and supporting them daily. It is important to have a caregiver, who knows how to protect your aging parents and relatives from online scams and attacks.

Know your hurricanes and how to prepare for them!

If you are the adult child or spouse of a senior with dementia, you know just how important it is to make sure that they are properly cared for as their dementia worsens. One way to do this is to ensure that the home that they spend their time in is well suited to them and meets their needs. Having a home that is organized and functions well for someone with dementia, can make a big difference for them. Here are some great tips for organizing a home for better dementia care.