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  • Daily Movements to Keep Seniors Strong

    October 10, 2025

    Discover daily movements to keep seniors strong. Simple routines to boost mobility, balance, and independence as you age. Start today!

  • How In-Home Care Supports Personal Care

    September 24, 2025

    Personal care for seniors may sound like nothing more than a checklist of tasks, but in reality, it is about supporting older adults in the most personal and meaningful parts of daily life.

  • Personal Care and Independence

    September 23, 2025

    When people think about independence in old age, they often picture someone living in their own home, making their own choices, and managing the daily tasks of personal care with confidence.

  • The Role of Personal Care in Supporting Seniors

    September 22, 2025

    When families begin exploring in-home senior care options in Gilbert, Chandler, Tempe, Ahwatukee or Phoenix, one of the most important considerations is the role of personal care. Personal care is the foundation of home care, designed to help older adults with essential self-care tasks so they can continue living safely and comfortably in their own homes.

  • Managing Senior Utility Costs in Fall

    September 19, 2025

    Discover practical tips to manage senior utility costs during the fall season. Keep your loved ones comfortable while saving money this autumn!

  • Home Care Costs in Gilbert & Chandler What Families Need to Know

    August 28, 2025

    When families begin the search for home care in Gilbert, Chandler, or Tempe, one of the first questions is always: “How much will this cost?” It’s a question rooted not only in finances but also in love, because when you’re caring for a parent, spouse, or grandparent, you want to be sure they receive the best support without unnecessary worry.

  • Healthy Snacks for Seniors: Caregiver's Prep Guide

    August 9, 2025

    Get the best healthy snacks for seniors with our caregiver prep guide. Learn tips, recipes, and strategies to keep your loved ones thriving!

  • Supporting Seniors in Dance Classes

    July 14, 2025

    Support seniors in dance classes with strategies that promote confidence, mobility, and joy. Explore our expert tips for senior-friendly dance sessions.

  • Summer Safety Tips for Seniors

    July 11, 2025

    Summer is a time where people love to get together and enjoy the sunshine and outdoors. Kids are off from school, people start looking into vacations, and the sunshine and warm weather encourages activity.

  • Older Adults and Increasing Risk of Falls

    July 10, 2025

    With every year of life that passes, more changes occur. Some are drastic, some minor, and others build little by little. In many ways, however, age is a state of mind. This is why it can be so difficult to accept some of the physical changes of aging that may restrict our capabilities or hinder us.

  • Home Safety for Seniors

    July 8, 2025

    As we age, our physical abilities and stamina change naturally, which makes it even more important for seniors to think about their safety and security, especially compared to people in younger demographics.

  • Veterans and Self-Neglect

    July 1, 2025

    When elderly veterans find themselves, either through physical disability, infirmity, or cognitive decline, unable to adequately maintain the basic necessities of life for self-care, it is defined as self-neglect.

  • Senior Veterans with PTSD

    June 30, 2025

    Post-traumatic stress disorder, often shortened to PTSD, is often associated with younger individuals with recent traumatic experiences.

  • Food Safety in Senior Care: A Caregiver's Guide

    June 10, 2025

    Learn about food safety practices in senior care with this caregiver's guide. Discover tips and guidelines for ensuring seniors' food safety and well-being.

  • Parkinson’s vs Parkinsonism

    May 14, 2025

    If a loved one is suffering from tremors, stiffness, or other movement challenges, you may have come across terms like Parkinson’s, or Parkinsonism. These terms often are used interchangeably, but they describe different nervous system conditions.

  • Managing and Understanding Parkinson’s Disease

    May 13, 2025

    When a loved one is diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, the shock of it can be a terrifying experience for the whole family, putting everyone involved through an emotional rollercoaster. The diagnosis can produce fear, anxiety, depression, and other negative emotions in family members. Some may even feel guilty at not having recognized the situation sooner, while others may feel relief at finally understanding the disease and being able to identify and recognize their loved one’s behavior.

  • Integrating Fitness Tech in Senior Care

    May 13, 2025

    Discover the benefits of using fitness technology in senior care. Learn about the latest trends and devices that can improve the health and well-being of elders.

  • Safety Guide for Parkinson’s

    May 12, 2025

    For older adults who are living with Parkinson’s, these symptoms can make daily life increasingly difficult, and in many cases, dangerous. Simple tasks may become more and more difficult as the disease progresses, and safety hazards around the house may increase.

  • Nutrition and Senior Longevity

    April 14, 2025

    We all undoubtedly know that what we eat has a direct effect on our health. By choosing the right amounts of healthy foods to eat, we help our bodies and minds to function better, and for longer. But as we age, we must understand how our nutritional needs change.

  • Managing Allergies in Seniors With Parkinson's

    April 14, 2025

    Managing seasonal allergies in seniors with Parkinson's can be challenging. Learn practical tips to help your loved ones cope with them.

  • Nutrition Tips for Healthy and Active Aging

    April 11, 2025

    For around one-third of people over the age of 65, there is a tendency to overeat, which is something that can lead to countless health issues, like heart disease, high blood pressure, or diabetes.

  • Modify Diet for Better Health

    April 7, 2025

    The changes that aging brings about to the body often require thoughtful adjustments to daily life. By making intentional changes to food choices and eating habits, seniors can continue nourishing their bodies while maintaining an active and fulfilling lifestyle.

  • Supporting Senior Hearing Health as a Caregiver

    March 13, 2025

    Supporting senior hearing health as a caregiver is crucial for overall well-being. Learn how to provide care and support for seniors with hearing impairments.

  • School of Hard Knocks 55+ Senior Prom

    March 10, 2025

    Put on your dancing shoes and get ready to step back in time! Senior Helpers of Gilbert & Chandler is excited to invite you to a night of nostalgia, music, and fun at our School of Hard Knocks 55+ Senior Prom!

  • Emergency Planning for Senior Care

    February 6, 2025

    Learn the essential tips for creating an emergency plan for senior care to ensure the safety and well-being of your loved ones.