An estimated 6.2 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s disease. Although the term “Alzheimer’s” is familiar to most, understanding the condition, its symptoms, and treatment options is a more difficult task. As we just finished November … Read More
Summer means longer days, more sunshine, and plenty of time to get out and about with your Seniors Helping Seniors® caregiver! For those experiencing summer fatigue, however, keeping up with an active social life and tasks around the house can … Read More
The Seniors Helping Seniors® family loves seeing our care receivers enjoy the best parts of each season. With summer upon us, it will soon be time to break out the shorts, light the citronella candle, and dust off the patio … Read More
April is National Occupational Therapy Month, and Seniors Helping Seniors® in-home care services wants to take a moment to champion this life-changing treatment. Occupational therapy (OT) helps people of all ages maintain, or regain, the skills necessary to perform everyday … Read More
Every February, American Heart Month raises awareness about the importance of maintaining cardiovascular health. Seniors Helping Seniors® in-home care services is reminding all the independent seniors in Virginia, however, that taking care of your heart isn’t just a one-month project … Read More
With a wide variety of flavors to choose from, tea is not only tasty, it also offers an array of advantages for your mind and body. At Seniors Helping Seniors® in-home care services, we decided to brew up a pot … Read More
Physical touch. Those words mean many things to many people. Some of us love to hug, while many introverts recoil at the thought. Regardless of your initial reaction to being touched, many overlook the importance of this basic human function. … Read More
Many people have a love-hate relationship with sleep. When you were a child, you probably fought it and said that you'd stay up as late as you wanted when you grew up. As adults, we wish we could go back … Read More
When Covid-19 first arrived on the scene, nobody could have known how long it would last. In fact, when we started our Covid survival guide for seniors last March, we had no idea that we'd still be writing about it … Read More
As we age, so many things weigh on our minds. Concerns lie with family, friends, church, volunteering, and more. Right now, we have the added worry of a pandemic and political unrest in an election year. With all these issues … Read More