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  • Emergency Planning for Senior Care

    February 6, 2025

    Learn the essential tips for creating an emergency plan for senior care to ensure the safety and well-being of your loved ones.

  • Senior Helpers of Gilbert & Chandler Featured on AZ Family for Their Dear Senior Valentine's Day Card Drive

    February 5, 2025

    Senior Helpers of Gilbert & Chandler is asking the public to help collect 500 Valentine’s Day cards (or more!) for its 3rd Annual Dear Senior Valentine’s Day Card Drive. The cards will be delivered to seniors across the Valley, spreading love and joy on this special holiday.

  • Improving Communication with the Little Things

    January 30, 2025

    The “little things” is a term that encompasses many acts of small kindness, affection, and beauty. It can be a stranger in the car ahead of you who lets you merge in, an old friend calling just to catch up, a beautiful sunset after a long day, or a small gift someone brings home for you that lets you know they were thinking of you.

  • Preventing Osteoporosis in the New Year

    January 21, 2025

    Osteoporosis is a sadly all too common affliction among the elderly. It predominantly affects postmenopausal women, but it can develop in senior citizens of any and all demographics.

  • New Year's Wellness Check: Health Screenings for Seniors

    January 20, 2025

    It's a new year, and time for a wellness check for seniors! Learn about the vital health screenings seniors should consider for optimal health and well-being.

  • Brain Boosting New Year’s Resolutions

    January 9, 2025

    For older adults who are considering what their priorities should be for their New Year’s resolutions, they should keep in mind how crucial brain health is. While it is of course an easy feat to say that we are going to work harder to keep our brains healthy, to actually do it, one must know what the goals you will need to set are.

  • Spread Love with Senior Helpers of Gilbert & Chandler’s 3rd Annual Dear Senior Valentine’s Day Card Drive!

    January 8, 2025

    At Senior Helpers of Gilbert & Chandler, we are thrilled to announce our 3rd Annual Dear Senior Valentine’s Day Card Drive to bring joy and love to our local seniors. This special initiative aims to brighten the days of those who may not have many visitors or family members nearby.

  • Encouraging Seniors' Lifelong Learning in the New Year

    December 19, 2024

    Start the new year by encouraging seniors to embrace lifelong learning opportunities. Discover strategies and resources to support their educational journey.

  • The Importance of Companionship

    December 16, 2024

    Companionship helps combat loneliness by providing seniors with meaningful social interactions and emotional support, reducing feelings of isolation and depression.

  • What is Companion Care?

    December 12, 2024

    For seniors who live alone, the risks of depression and other health issues increase dramatically. Roughly 4 out of 10 Americans in their 70s live alone, and a shocking 6 out of 10 of seniors in their 80s live alone as well. While we would no doubt love to be there all the time for our loved ones who wish to remain independent, that is sadly not a realistic option for many of us. In this case, an option for improving their quality of life is to seek companion care.

  • Supporting Senior Mental Health in Winter

    December 9, 2024

    Learn effective strategies and tips for supporting senior mental health during the winter months. Discover ways to keep seniors mentally healthy and engaged.

  • Safe Homes for Alzheimer’s Patients

    November 27, 2024

    For many families who are providing care for their senior loved ones who are struggling with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, one of the main priorities is allowing them to remain at home and in their communities for as long as possible.

  • Tips for Living Well with Chronic Conditions

    November 22, 2024

    Coping with a chronic illness can be quite difficult and overwhelming. It’s unlike dealing with a regular disease, such as the flu, that you know will eventually go away.

  • Gratitude Journaling for Senior Well-Being

    November 15, 2024

    Want to improve your mental health? Try gratitude journaling! Learn simple tips to help seniors feel more positive and connected.

  • Improving Home Safety for Your Parents

    November 12, 2024

    For seniors living at home, the potential dangers that are always present are only magnified as they continue through the aging process. All people everywhere have the right and the expectation that they should feel safe in their homes, but with aging, many unexpected things can be elevated to the level of a threat to their safety.

  • Aging Skin: Protecting Against Dryness

    November 8, 2024

    Aging skin needs extra care. Learn effective ways to combat dryness and keep your skin feeling soft and healthy.

  • Chronic Illness Management for Fulfilling Senior Life

    November 8, 2024

    For those seniors living with chronic illnesses, proper management of their chronic illness is a crucial element in the pursuit of living a life as fulfilling as possible. There are an increasing number of older adults living today with one or more chronic conditions, and understanding how to manage these illnesses effectively is a critical factor in maintaining as high of a quality of life as one can.

  • Fall Nutrition for Seniors

    October 20, 2024

    Discover the best fall nutrition tips for seniors to stay healthy and vibrant during the season. Learn about seasonal foods and meal ideas for their well-being.

  • Pros and Cons of Welcoming Trick-or-Treaters for Seniors

    October 4, 2024

    Welcoming trick-or-treaters can bring joy to seniors, but it also has its drawbacks. Explore the pros and cons of this Halloween tradition for the elderly.

  • Why Volunteering is Good for Seniors

    September 24, 2024

    Volunteering allows seniors to connect with their community and make a positive impact in the environment in which they live as well as the lives of the people around them.

  • Vital Tips for Elderly Hygiene

    September 17, 2024

    No matter what age you are, good hygiene is always an important part of life. Having good hygiene promotes good health, well-being, comfort, and lets you present your best self to the world. But even so, good hygiene is especially important for older adults, as problems with hygiene for seniors can easily develop into serious health problems.

  • Brain Boosting Foods

    September 12, 2024

    In a world where mental well-being is increasingly important, the role of nutrition in supporting your brain functions is becoming recognized as a crucial component.

  • Fall Festivities: Celebrating the Season Safely

    September 3, 2024

    Explore creative and safe ways to celebrate the fall season. Learn how to enjoy traditional activities while prioritizing health and safety.

  • Healthy Aging: Learning New Skills

    September 2, 2024

    Discover how learning new skills can contribute to healthy aging. Find tips and resources for seniors on how to keep your mind sharp and engaged as you age.

  • Encouraging Reading Habits in Seniors

    August 14, 2024

    Promote the benefits of reading for mental stimulation, relaxation, and overall well-being. Discover effective tips for encouraging reading habits in seniors.