Discover how managing stress and adopting heart-healthy habits can enhance senior health. Learn about gentle exercises, mindful meditation, and balanced nutrition, supported by in-home care services, for a stress-free and hearty lifestyle.
Empower seniors with digital blood pressure monitors for at-home health management. Explore user-friendly features and usage guidance. Contact us for support with digital blood pressure monitors.
Roughly 1 in 3 seniors feel isolated, feel a lack of compassion and have infrequent social contact. This can lead to an increased risk of heart disease, stroke and doubles the risk of developing dementia. FOX 10's Anita Roman has more on how you can help send seniors some love this Valentine's Day featuring Senior Helper's Analaura Devary.
Whether you yourself or a seasoned globe trotter, or you’ve waited until after you’ve retired, our travel needs and preferences can change significantly as we get older. Travel is a great way for seniors to explore new places, experience different cultures, and connect with loved ones.
Explore the compelling power of routines for seniors and their caregivers and their crucial role in fostering a sense of security and stability.
Winter can present nutritional challenges for seniors. Learn more about how to meet the changing nutritional needs of seniors during the winter months.
Driving of course comes with risks no matter what age you may be. But for older adults, a car accident carries a much higher risk of injury or death.
Check out owner, James DeVary, in a recent interview where he guides a local reporter through a client's home, elaborating on the services Senior Helpers provides and highlighting the LIFE Profile assessment.
Proper hydration is crucial for seniors during the winter months. Find out the essential tips to ensure seniors stay hydrated and healthy in the cold weather.
Prepare healthy holiday meals for seniors. With these nutritious and delicious meal ideas, you can enjoy festive meals without compromising on health.
For many of us, the word exercise conjures up a specific mental image, one of performing long, hot sweaty hours of workout routines done inside of a gym. Doing things like lifting weights, contorting into exercise machines, running on treadmills or climbing stairmasters, all the while sweating profusely and pushing our bodies to the limits of our physical capabilities. If you don’t consider yourself to be the athletic type, or you find yourself having physical ailments and limitations that can prevent you from doing vigorous movements, this may understandably not be a very appealing image or prospect to you.
Aging well is more than just being lucky or seeing the doctor. It requires a dedicated commitment to an overall healthy lifestyle. Things like exercise, hydration, proper nutrition, managing stress, and more, can all influence your health as you grow older through your twilight years. Making smart choices when it comes to food means more than paying attention to just your meals, it also requires making good choices when it comes to snacking.
Explore end-of-life planning with our comprehensive guide. From medical decisions to emotional support, we offer expert advice for a compassionate approach. Let us support you through this phase, ensuring comfort and dignity for your loved ones.
It’s with great excitement that we share the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce has turned its member spotlight onto two such individuals who are the lifeblood of our operations – Analaura and James DeVary.
Gratitude journaling with your parents can foster a positive and meaningful connection. Discover the benefits and get practical tips on how to get started.
While caregiving is certainly very rewarding for many of us, there is no denying that the job can also bring about a considerable amount of stress. Finding time in a day to do necessary tasks for just ourselves is hard enough, so you can imagine how the difficulty is magnified by adding in having to do many of those tasks again, for another person, who may or may not be receptive to the help they’re receiving.
With all the talk of viruses and immunity these days, it makes sense to learn what we can do to boost our own immune systems. For older adults, this is especially important. As we age, our immunity changes, and the defense systems of our bodies perhaps does not work as well as it did in our younger days.
Explore a variety of simple, daily practices that seniors can incorporate into their routine to maintain and enhance their mental health in this blog.
Explore common mental health disorders that often occur in seniors by learning more about signs and symptoms, exploring potential causes, and discussing available treatment options in this blog.
Preserved independence is highly valued by older adults. 90% of seniors asked by the AARP all said they want to stay in their own home as they age. The notion is that living at home equals independence, and living in a retirement community means losing your independence. For many seniors, aging independently in their own home, also called aging in place, is perceived to be the most comfortable and economic option.
Huge changes in your life are not always easy to deal with. Here are some tips to help you embrace those changes.
Losing one's sight does not mean the end of learning. Here are some tools that can help vision-impaired seniors continue their learning.
For many older people facing the realities of aging, a commonly heard wish is “I want to stay in my own home!” Well the good news is that with the right help, you may certainly be able to do just that. Staying in your own home as you get older is referred to as “aging in place”. While living independently as a senior citizen is not the easiest task, it is absolutely possible, with the right preparations.
For everyone in life, music plays a big part. Many of our great moments and happy memories all involve music in some way. Birthdays, graduations, weddings, and more, are all much more enjoyable with the addition of some great music. Music can evoke special memories, can change our moods, and can make you want to get up and dance. But one thing many people may not know is that music can impact health and sleep quality as we age.