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  • Senior Nutrition Guidelines During Breast Cancer Treatment

    October 18, 2023

    Breast cancer treatment will prove to be tough for seniors. As you go through this, you will need to know more about the nutrition guidelines in this article.

  • Tips for Maintaining Brain Health in Senior Adults

    September 20, 2023

    Maintaining brain health in seniors is essential, and this blog post offers practical advice on nutrition, exercise, mental stimulation, stress management, and sleep to support it.

  • 4 Helpful Back-to-School Routines for Multi-Gen Households

    September 8, 2023

    This blog post explores effective back-to-school routines for seniors and their families, fostering harmony at home and strengthening bonds with grandchildren while ensuring everyone's health and well-being.

  • All About AMD (Age-Related Macular Degeneration)

    August 25, 2023

    Discover Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD), a prevalent vision issue for seniors. Learn about its symptoms, risks, prevention, and treatments.

  • Six Easy Remedies for Itchy Eyes at Home

    August 15, 2023

    Learn six simple home remedies for itchy eyes that are especially useful for seniors. Get relief from discomfort and maintain eye health with practical tips. Know when to seek professional assistance.

  • 5 Herbs & Spices to Add Flavor to Food Without Salt

    July 20, 2023

    Salt-free cooking can be delicious and healthy. Try these five herbs and spices as flavorful alternatives to salt in your meals.

  • Celebrate July 4th With These Low-Sugar Desserts for Seniors

    July 2, 2023

    Enjoy a guilt-free July 4th with low-sugar desserts for seniors. Savor the flavors without compromising your health. Contact Senior Helpers of West Jacksonville for more tips.

  • How to Join a Book Club This Summer: Where to Start Looking

    June 19, 2023

    Discover the perfect local book club and get tips on choosing one that matches your interests in this blog post. Grab a cup of tea and embark on your next literary adventure.

  • A Guide to Using Wearable Technology to Monitor Heart Health

    June 13, 2023

    Wearable technology offers seniors numerous benefits for heart health monitoring. Let's explore how it positively impacts your well-being and heart health journey.

  • Celebrate Military Appreciation Month With Adult Children

    May 29, 2023

    This article will explore ideas for celebrating Military Appreciation Month with your adult children. We will suggest participating in local and virtual activities that are both fun and heartfelt. Read on!

  • How to Celebrate Mother's Day With Local Friends

    May 16, 2023

    Mother's Day is a special occasion to celebrate and appreciate the incredible women who have nurtured and guided us in life. Here are some ideas to celebrate Mother's Day with local friends.

  • Benefits of Choosing In-Home Care

    April 30, 2023

    As we age, many of us prefer to remain in our own homes as long as possible. For seniors, this is especially true, as they have built a lifetime of memories and familiarity within their home. Staying at home can provide seniors with a sense of independence, comfort, and familiarity that can be difficult to replicate in a care facility. Let’s explore why keeping seniors at home is so important and how it can benefit both seniors and their families.

  • The Importance of Regular Health Checkups for Seniors: A Caregiver's Guide

    April 14, 2023

    In this caregiver's guide, let's check out the importance of regular checkups for seniors, the benefits of regular checkups for them, and how to choose the right medical professional to look after them.

  • Understanding Medicare and Medicaid: A Guide for Caregivers

    April 4, 2023

    As a caregiver, becoming knowledgeable about Medicare and Medicaid programs is essential to ensuring your loved one receives the appropriate care and support. That's why we've created this guide to help you distinguish between Medicare and Medicaid and explore how they can work together to keep seniors in their homes.

  • Tips and Tricks for Senior Pet Owners: How to Identify and Remove Poisonous Household Items

    March 22, 2023

    Explore some simple tips to help you identify and remove everyday poisonous household items that may cause a threat to your pet's health. Read on to learn more.

  • 4 Most Common Poisonous Household Items That Hurt Seniors

    March 5, 2023

    Protect your elderly loved ones from harm by learning about the most common poisonous household items that pose a threat to seniors. From cleaning products to medications, learn about potential hazards and how to keep them out of the way to make your home safe for those who matter most.

  • Caregiver's Guide Recognizing Uncommon Signs of a Heart Attack

    February 19, 2023

    We've listed some uncommon signs of a Heart Attack you need to look out for in your senior loved one.

  • 4 Heart-friendly Activities Elderly Relatives or Aging Parents Can Do

    February 9, 2023

    Exercise is not only beneficial for your health, but it can also be a good source of fun. In this article, we cover four activities that senior individuals can do to improve both their heart and their mental health.

  • Finding Affordable Medicines and Supplies in 2023 if You're Taking Care of an Elderly Loved One

    January 24, 2023

    Finding affordable medicines and supplies in 2023 is necessary for caregivers and adult children who are taking care of elderly parents. Here are some options to save money.

  • 5 Gift Ideas for Temporarily Bedridden or Wheelchair-Bound Seniors

    December 20, 2022

    There are many reasons for gifting bedridden or wheelchair-bound seniors. Learn some great ideas that will surely bring a smile to their faces.

  • My Mom got Scammed

    December 5, 2022

    Yesterday my mom fell victim to a scammer. Of all the people in the world, she would be the last person I would think that would fall for a scam. You see, she may be 87 years old, but she is fully cognizant and very suspicious of everything and everyone. She reads the newspaper and watches the news daily; generally, she tells me about all the recent scams for me to watch out for.

  • Senior Helpers is Here to Help

    September 13, 2022

    In order to save yourself from feeling angry, sad, hurt or heartbroken over your friends and family not helping you in your time of need, give Senior Helpers a call.

  • Things that make me a "hmm"! New addition.

    June 14, 2022

    By Sheree Ellingson

    If you think that you should not file a claim against your long-term care insurance, give me a call. I will look at your policy, see if you qualify, explain how long a time period is to be covered and for the total face value the policy will provide. We can see if the best time is now to start a claim or if you should wait.

  • Time Out

    April 12, 2022

    By Sheree Ellingson

    Okay, I know, you are really getting into these “Hmmmm moments” however; I want to talk about a different subject this week. More “Hmmm moments” in next blog.

    I am always on the look out for alternative methods, ideas, medications, medical equipment, etcetera for any type of diagnosed conditions. Approximately five years ago, I was learning about Parkinson’s (remarkably interesting disease). I have a friend Michele who had told me on several occasions that she could not smell anything. Michele said the doctors said, “That’s happens sometimes, no big deal.” After taking these classes, I found out one of the first possible signs of Parkinson’s is losing the sense of smell; up to 10 years prior to any other signs.

  • The Next Thing That Makes Me Go “Hmmmm”

    March 25, 2022

    Let’s talk about pelvic fractures. When my middle child was involved in Pony Club many years ago, she was in a competition for jumping her pony over fences. At the beginning of the weekend when the competition was going to occur, Christopher Reeves (Superman) fell head-first, over his horse’s shoulders, causing him to be paralyzed.