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  • Planning Senior-Friendly Trips: Caregiver's Guide

    January 20, 2025

    Plan senior-friendly trips with ease. Find accessible destinations, health tips, and safety advice for a safe and enjoyable experience for seniors. Read on.

  • Companion Care in a Multi-Gen Household: What to Expect

    December 12, 2024

    Discover companion care for seniors, providing support, social interaction, and assistance with daily tasks to enhance seniors' quality of life. Read more.

  • What to Expect from Companion Care Services

    December 10, 2024

    Discover the benefits of companion care services for seniors, offering daily support, social interaction, and personalized care to enhance their quality of life.

  • How to Stop Your Skin From Drying Out in Late Fall

    November 13, 2024

    Keep skin soft and hydrated this fall with essential skin care for seniors. Discover tips for moisturizing, hydrating, and protecting skin from cold weather.

  • How to Proactively Monitor Your Eyes for Glaucoma

    November 11, 2024

    Discover glaucoma prevention for seniors with diabetes. Learn early signs, eye exams, and tips to protect eye health and prevent vision loss.

  • Health Benefits of a Plant-Forward Diet for Fresno Seniors

    November 8, 2024

    Learn about the health benefits of a plant-forward diet for seniors in Fresno, CA. Discover how adding more plant-based foods can support heart, brain, and gut health.

  • Walking for Stress Relief: Fresno Seniors' Guide to Better Health

    November 5, 2024

    Explore how walking can help Fresno seniors manage stress and enhance their health. Find out the benefits of walking in nature for physical and mental well-being.

  • Navigating Mental Health in Senior Living Communities

    October 15, 2024

    Support senior mental health in living communities by addressing depression, anxiety, and isolation. Discover ways to boost emotional well-being.
     

  • Healthy Lungs: Essential Tips for Senior Respiratory Health

    October 10, 2024

    Discover tips for promoting senior respiratory health, including avoiding smoking, exercising, maintaining a healthy diet, and practicing good hygiene.

  • Prehab Tips for Surgery

    September 20, 2024

    When defining objectives in the realm of senior care, two of the most paramount ones are ensuring a high quality of life and swift and complete recoveries from any surgeries that may be necessary. To this end, there is a concept known as “prehabilitation”, or, “prehab” for short, which has attracted a lot of attention for the potential it has to significantly improve surgical outcomes for seniors. But of course, it is necessary for you to know exactly what prehab is, and how it can be of benefit to older adults.

  • Living Better With COPD

    September 17, 2024

    If you’re caring for a family member who is suffering from COPD, you are no doubt familiar with all the symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. As a caregiver and a loved one, your goal is no doubt to help the person have the best possible quality of life despite their living with COPD. While there is currently no cure for COPD available, it is treatable and there are things you can do to help.

  • Addressing Elderly Parents Refusing Help in Fresno, CA

    September 13, 2024

    Find out how to help elderly parents in Fresno, CA who refuse assistance. Discover how to introduce in-home care for safety and independence at home.

  • Active Grandparents in Fresno, CA: Improve Health and Longevity

    September 10, 2024

    Find out how staying active with grandchildren in Fresno, CA can help grandparents live healthier, longer lives. Learn about low-impact exercises and fun activities for seniors.

  • Solo Aging in Fresno, CA: Planning for a Secure Future

    September 6, 2024

    Find out how to plan for a secure future as a solo ager in Fresno, CA. Explore financial, healthcare, housing, and legal options to maintain independence and well-being.

  • Encouraging Seniors to Learn New Skills

    September 3, 2024

    Explore skill-building activities for seniors to boost mental, social, and physical well-being. Discover easy, intermediate, and advanced options for lifelong learning.

  • Spotting Vitamin Deficiency in Fresno, CA: What to Look For

    September 3, 2024

    Find out how to spot signs of vitamin deficiency in Fresno, CA. Learn how fatigue, memory problems, and urinary issues could indicate a need for more essential nutrients.

  • Helping Seniors Stay Socially Connected

    September 2, 2024

    Discover ways to enhance senior social connections with family visits, club memberships, technology, and overcoming barriers to staying engaged and active.

  • Motivating Seniors to Stay Active

    August 26, 2024

    As adults age, maintaining both an active and socially engaged lifestyle is very important for both physical and mental well-being. For seniors, being more active can help to lower or manage blood pressure and improve circulation, keep weight under control, boost good cholesterol, and prevent or slow osteoporosis.

     

  • Enhancing Listening with an Aging Loved One

    August 23, 2024

    Listening is a skill that requires more than simply hearing. For medical providers and those who provide care for seniors, listening to those you care for is critical to their ongoing health and wellness. But as said before, listening is more than just hearing someone.

  • Enhancing Senior Mobility with the Right Cane in Fresno, CA

    August 20, 2024

    Find out how to enhance senior mobility in Fresno, CA by selecting the right cane. Learn about different cane types and how they can reduce the risk of falls.

  • Protecting Your Eyes from the Summer Sun

    August 17, 2024

    Protect your eyes from the summer sun with UV eye protection for seniors. Learn about sunglasses, wide-brimmed hats, and seeking shade to prevent damage.

  • What to Do With Belongings That Are Trip Hazards

    August 16, 2024

    Learn how to manage senior trip hazards with tips on identifying risks, rearranging furniture, and using assistive devices to ensure a safer living environment.

  • Aging in Place in Fresno, CA: Key Safety Factors to Consider

    August 13, 2024

    Discover essential safety factors for seniors aging in place in Fresno, CA. Learn how to address overlooked hazards and ensure a comfortable and secure living environment.

  • Intergenerational Connections: Bridging the Age Gap

    July 14, 2024

    Discover the benefits of intergenerational connections and activities for seniors and younger family members with Senior Helpers Fresno. Read on.

  • Summer Activities for Seniors and Families in Fresno, CA

    July 12, 2024

    Find out about exciting summer activities for seniors and families in Fresno, CA. Enjoy ice cream trips, beach days, movie nights, and more to create lasting memories together.