Home Helpers

Home Helpers Covers the Stage at the Walk to End Alzheimer's Event

Home Helpers, an organization that provides non-medical companion caregiving services was a corporate sponsor again this year for the Alzheimer’s Walk at Citizen’s Bank Park. 

JoAnne Gallagher from Middletown Presbyterian Church donated her time and talent to knit the afghan to be raffled off at the event this year.  “The workmanship that went into this afghan was amazing” said Janet Squires, Co-Owner of the Home Helpers Media office. “This is our third year and I think people are starting to look forward to us having one there.”

The winner of the afghan was Alayna Malkowski from Philadelphia.  “Every year I participate in the Alzheimer's Walk in memory of my great-grandmother, who passed away a few of years ago” said Malkowski.  “I can’t wait to share this with my mom and grandmother.” Sue Serio from Fox 29 did the honor of drawing the winning ticket again on stage in front of 20,000 people.

“This is such a great event for Home Helpers to be a part of” said Tom Carroll, President of Home Helpers Pennsylvania Co-Op. “Several of our client’s are suffering from this debilitating disease and we will continue to support the Alzheimer’s Associations in finding a cure.”

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Signs You Should Consider Hiring In-Home Care for Your Loved One

How do you know when a loved one needs more care than you can give them? Hiring in-home care when necessary is a decision everyone should feel good about. In-home care allows seniors and other people who need extra assistance to remain in the comfortable surroundings of their own homes, while assuring family members that their loved one is cared for. Is it time to consider home help for someone you love? If you see any of the following signs, home care might be a good fit:

Caretaking is Overwhelming

• Taking care of someone who needs assistance with things like personal hygiene, cooking, and running errands can be all consuming. The job gets even more taxing when there are serious healthcare issues. It’s normal for someone carrying the weight of all of these roles to feel overwhelmed. In-home care is one way a caretaker can get a break to catch up on his or her own affairs or simply enjoy some downtime.

Work Is Too Demanding

• Sometimes, there just isn’t anyone available to give someone the care that he or she need. Work schedules can be demanding, and when a person's family is all busy during the day, there may not be anyone available to help with basic needs. In-home care is a great way to make sure your loved one has support and companionship even when someone from the family can’t be there.

Specialized Care Is Necessary

• When your loved one needs specialized care because of a medical condition like Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s, you may not feel qualified to handle the demands. By using a home care service, you can hire someone with special training for your loved one’s condition and ensure that they’re getting the right kind of care.

Our team at Home Helpers is trained to work with patients diagnosed with many different illnesses and is here to deal with everything from cooking to medication reminders. If you have a loved one who needs in-home care in the Philadelphia area, call us at (877) 494-9090.

What You Need to Know About Home Health Care

For most seniors, staying independent in their own homes are major goals, but sometimes mobility and health issues make those things increasingly difficult. Home health care is a great way to bridge the gap. With this kind of care, seniors get the support they need with the freedom to stay in the comfort of familiar surroundings. 

The video discusses how home health care can support seniors while putting families’ minds at ease. It offers an explanation of the team approach most home health care services take and lists a few signs that home health care might be a good option, from changes in health to mobility problems.

At Home Helpers, we offer quality care and companionship to citizens across the Philadelphia area who need an extra hand. Call (877) 494-9090 to learn more.

Could You Benefit from a Flexi-Rest Program?

If you’re the primary caregiver for someone who needs constant care and attention, then you know how overwhelming that job can be. Your life is no longer really your own, as it revolves around your ill loved one and his or her needs. Finding a chance to rest is difficult, not least because you may worry about leaving your loved one with someone who may not have the skills to care for him or her properly. With Flexi-Rest, a qualified in-home care professional care professional will come in when you need them so that you can look after yourself. Here are some of the benefits of enrolling in the program:

Become a Better Caregiver

• It’s normal for caregivers to become so wrapped up in taking care of their loved ones that they feel guilty about addressing their own needs. However, your needs are not trivial, and looking after yourself is not selfish. In fact, taking a break is one of the best things you can do to give your loved one your support. You will be refreshed and more patient, which can only improve the care you give them.

Protect Your Health

• Caregiving can be exhausting, and your health is bound to suffer. When you’re not healthy, not only will your care be undermined, but you may be dangerous to your loved one if he or she has a compromised immune system. Flexi-Rest allows you to make your own health a priority. Catch up on your sleep, get some exercise, and make sure you’re up to the task of providing quality care.

Get New Ideas

• Periodically hiring a new caregiver may give you a new perspective on ways to provide care. From new exercises to new meal plans, fresh ideas may help make your job easier.

Being a caregiver is demanding, but assistance is available from Home Helpers in Philadelphia. Find out more about our Flexi-Plan as well as all of our other in-home help services by calling (877) 494-9090.

Learn How Home Health Care Can Help Your Loved One

If you are interested in learning more about the benefits of in-home care for seniors, then check out the following websites.

• Staying at home is important for many seniors. Learn more about how to help your elderly loved one stay in his or her home on this page from Money.USNews.com.

• You can read about the different in-home care options for seniors on this page from the AARP.

• Head over to this page from HelpGuide.org for even more information about home care services that can help seniors living at home.

• Find out why in-home care is a great alternative to assisted living facilities on this page from HowStuffWorks.com.

• If you notice any of the signs of health problems listed on this page from MayoClinic.com in your elderly loved ones, then it may be time to consider elderly care options.

Learn even more about the many advantages offered by senior care by contacting Home Helpers today at (877) 494-9090!