Local Events and Resources

CCA Family Caregiver Event

Are you a family caregiver? Then this event is for you. Join us on May 9th at Beulah Rec Center for a free educational family caregiver event with Speaker Jaime Smiley, MS, OTR/L, CAPS. Here you will learn about the different long-term care settings, such as Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing, and how relevant these are to family caregivers. Space is limited! Register now by clicking here Chesterfield Council on Aging Caregiver Program Registration, or scanning the QR code to the right. Email AgingResources@chesterfield.gov or call 804-768-7878 for more information. 

Stress Awareness Month

As our loved ones age, stress can have serious implications for their health, leading to problems such as insomnia, fatigue, headaches, chest pain, stomach issues, and more. Professional home care services not only offer assistance with daily activities, but they also provide companionship that may help reduce feelings of isolation and anxiety, while also relieving the stress of family caregivers. If your loved one is a Veteran or surviving spouse, they may be eligible for a benefit that may help pay for home care assistance. Call us today to find out more.

Home Care: A Key Ingredient for Senior Nutrition

As we age, we need to be more mindful of our choices regarding our health. For seniors who require fewer calories but nutrient-rich foods, making the right nutritional choices can significantly affect their quality of life. Home care is an excellent way to help older adults maintain a healthy diet. By assisting in choosing the right nutrients and preparing healthy meals, caregivers can ensure seniors get the nutrition they need to stay healthy and active. With home care support, seniors can enjoy a nutritious and satisfying diet, which can help them lead a more fulfilling lifestyle. If your loved one is a Veteran or surviving spouse, they may be eligible for a benefit that may help pay for home care assistance. Call us today to find out more.

Senior Helpers Celebrates Caregivers Helping Veterans

Professional caregivers significantly impact the quality of life for many elderly individuals and their families. They provide a helping hand with the social and health needs of an aging loved one. Their compassionate efforts make a difference, and their dedication to serving others is appreciated. If your loved one is a Veteran or surviving spouse, they may be eligible for a benefit that may help pay for home care assistance. Call us today to find out more.

Senior Helpers Veterans Care

As the holiday season approaches, our senior loved ones may experience feelings of loneliness. If you cannot be there for them, a professional home care provider can offer them the essential companionship and support they may need. If your loved one is a Veteran or surviving spouse, they may be eligible for a benefit that may help pay for home care assistance. Call us today to find out more.

Diabetes Awareness Month

Home Care can ensure consistent attention for individuals with diabetes. A professional caregiver can help schedule appointments, provide transportation, offer nutritious meals, and strategically plan meal timings to prevent hypoglycemia. They promote healthy behaviors, such as regular exercise, ensuring adequate sleep, and reminding them to check their blood sugar regularly. If your loved one is a Veteran or surviving spouse, they may be eligible for a benefit that may help pay for home care assistance. Call us today to find out more.

Voyager Counseling

Voyager Counseling supports women finding their way in grief and loss.

They specialize in therapeutic support groups, bringing together grieving women who understand, witness, and support each other while processing and integrating grief with expert guidance. They provide specialty therapy which honors the love within the grief and respects the path of each grieving person. 

Kidney Disease Awareness Month

More than 45 Million adults in the U.S. provide care for their aging loved ones. Home care can help. Please contact us today to find out how we can help.

Heart Health and Home Care

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. and has held this position for the last 20 years. Home care services can help manage and minimize the symptoms of heart-related illnesses through services offered by Senior Helpers. Contact us today to learn more.

Senior Helpers News You Can Use

Remember Central VA s most prone time to be affected by hurricanes is coming soon. Mid- Sept s often when central VA is affected by torrential rain, flooding , high winds and even tornadoes from a hurricane. Here are two simple ways to make life simpler if think you may lose power

Put frequently used perishable items in your washing machine, with plenty of ice (think several bags of ice from the grocery store)  around it. The washer will hold the cold temperature longer and the melted ice will drain from your machine.

Flashlights are great but may offer limited lighting if your power is out and it is dark inside. Place a small flashlight upright and lower a clean, empty milk jug over it. The light will magnify and light up your room. You can also cut a larger opening in the milk jug to accommodate a larger flashlight. You can Google this ahead of time to visualize the process

Senior Helpers News You Can Use #1

Did you know that every city/county in Virginia has some type of property tax relief for qualified senior citizens 65 and older or people who are permanently disabled? One such program is called the REAP program. The requirements vary in each area so call the number below based on your county:

Finance Main Number:

• 804-748-1281 (Chesterfield)
• 804-501-4729 (Henrico)
• 804-646-5700 (Richmond city)

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Senior Connections, the area agency on aging that includes the 3 above areas, can also help direct you (804-343-3000). They are a wealth of information for seniors and very pleasant to work with. Tri-cities folks... stay tuned for contact information about the REAP program in your area!

Senior Helpers News You Can Use #2

Urinary tract infections (UTI’s): these normally affect women more than men due to women’s shorter urethra’s (tube that carries urine from the kidneys out of the body). Good hygiene is a big deterrent but other cause may allow bacteria to affect this area. Besides being uncomfortable and even downright painful. UTI’s can cause temporary confusion in seniors, which should lessen or completely disappear after treatment with antibiotics. This can be frightening to someone in good health but can be devastating to someone who is already having difficulty with memory or everyday tasks. Talk to your doctor if you suspect a UTI or if there is a sudden change in mental status. Medical testing can provide more information and help form a treatment plan.  Stay tuned for more news you can use.