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Senior Helpers Raises Over $5,600 for Alzheimer's Association at Inaugural Paws for a Cause: Howl-O-Ween
Senior Helpers Raises Over $5,600 for Alzheimer's Association at Inaugural Paws for a Cause: Howl-O-Ween What a wonderful reminder of what can happen when a community comes together for a great cause! On October 18, Senior Helpers hosted its inaugural Paws for a Cause: Howl-O-Ween fundraiser at Kiwanis Park in Tempe, raising an incredible $5,625.20 for the Alzheimer's Association! The family-friendly event brought together local businesses, families, and their four-legged friends for a morning filled
Before Mom Comes Home From the Hospital: 7 Things to Have Ready
Before Mom Comes Home From the Hospital: 7 Things to Have Ready The hospital calls and says, “Your mom may be ready to go home tomorrow.” That is good news, but if you are also managing a business, leading a team, or juggling a full workday, it can quickly turn into a long list of questions. Who will be there when she gets home? Has someone picked up her prescriptions? Is there food in the house? Can she safely get to the bathroom? A little planning can make the first few days at home feel much less
What Respite Care Actually Looks Like for a Busy Gilbert Family
What Respite Care Actually Looks Like for a Busy Gilbert Family It often starts with a simple favor. “Can you stop by Mom’s on your way home?” Then it becomes picking up groceries, checking medications, driving to appointments, making dinner and calling before bed to make sure everything is okay. For many families caring for an aging parent, caregiving doesn’t arrive with an official starting date. It simply becomes part of everyday life often alongside work, children, relationships and everything else
When Work and Caring for an Aging Parent Collide
When Work and Caring for an Aging Parent Collide There is a kind of workday no one sees. You may spend the morning answering emails, leading a meeting, or taking care of customers. But between those responsibilities, you are also checking whether Dad took his medication, calling the pharmacy, confirming tomorrow’s appointment, and wondering if there is enough food in his refrigerator. Then the workday ends, and the second shift begins. You drive across Tempe to bring dinner. You stop at the store on the
Is Mom Really Doing Fine? Small Signs She May Need More Help
Is Mom Really Doing Fine? Small Signs She May Need More Help Sometimes the signs are easy to miss. Mom says she is fine. She still answers the phone, keeps up with the news, and tells you not to worry. But lately, you have noticed a few things that feel different. The refrigerator is a little emptier than usual. A doctor’s appointment was missed. Laundry is piling up. Maybe she has stopped going out as often, or you find yourself calling more than once a day just to make sure everything is okay. For
You’re Running a Business and Caring for a Parent. Something Has to Give.
You’re Running a Business and Caring for a Parent. Something Has to Give. It often starts quietly. You answer a few client emails before work, then call Mom to make sure she ate breakfast. During lunch, you schedule her doctor’s appointment. On the way home, you stop for groceries, pick up a prescription, and check that everything is okay. At first, it feels manageable. You tell yourself it is temporary. Then the responsibilities keep growing. You are running a business, leading a team, meeting
Get to Know Senior Helpers of Gilbert & Chandler
Senior Helpers of Gilbert & ChandlerAnalauraand James DeVary,Owners (Family Owned)How many years have you been in business? 3 yearsWhat product or service do you offer? Senior Helpers of Gilbert & Chandler provides compassionate, trained non-medical caregivers who offer personalized in-home support. Whether care is needed in a private home, independent living, memory care, or assisted living community, our team is here to help. We assist with light housekeeping, medication reminders, personal and companion
