Families returning home to visit loved ones find them needing help. 10 tips. http://ping.fm/hiF0U

National Caregivers Month! Great 15 min webinar for family caregivers. SIX STAGES OF CAREGIVING. http://ping.fm/lEn1G

New service for the elderly coming in Sept. A Doctor who does home visits.
Check out their website at http://ping.fm/mIWMc

If you looking for a nursing home for a loved one, this is a great site to look at to compare homes. www.medicare.gov/NHcompare/

Book Review “A Caregiver’s Guide to Alzheimer’s Disease – 300 Tips for Making Life Easier”. I found this book to be a very easy read. Brief and to the point. Excellent content for caregivers. The tips are more practical than clinical.

As caregivers there comes a time when we need strength that is beyond our understanding. The link may provide you find that strength: http://ping.fm/P2lLu

November is Alzheimer's Awareness Month:
In August 1994 at age 83 Ronald Reagan was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. In November in a handwritten letter to nation he wrote, “I have recently been told that I am one of the millions of Americans who will be afflicted with Alzheimer's Disease... At the moment I feel just fine. I intend to live the remainder of the years God gives me on this earth doing the things I have always done... I now begin the journey that will lead me into the sunset of my life. I know that for America there will always be a bright dawn ahead. Thank you, my friends. May God always bless you”

HOME HELPERS honors family caregivers. November is National Caregivers month. Wisconsin Governor James Doyle has proclaimed November as FAMILY CAREGIVERS MONTH. His proclamation states “families are the foundation for long-term care for the aged and those with disabilities.” He goes on to state, “Family caregivers deserve heartfelt appreciation and thoughtful support for their dedication to providing care for their loved ones.”

SURVEY RESULTS ARE IN!!
Home Helpers' 2009 client survey results are in. HomeHelpers’ has been rated 9.7 out of a perfect score of 10. Many thanks to our wonderful staff!

Check out this wonder new program designed to provide safety for dementia and alzheimers patients living at home http://ping.fm/GBJf4

Home Helpers’ is proud to announce our partnership with Generations Unite. Bringing families together in the care planning process for their loved ones. http://ping.fm/haGLK

If you have a loved one considering a "push the button for help" unit, here is a great article to read: http://ping.fm/irYYV

Medication Collection

Outagamie and Winnebago counties are looking for your unwanted human & pet medications for free disposal. Keep medication in the original containers. Here are the dates, times and location:

Kaukauna 10/09 11AM-1PM Aurora Pharmacy
2700 Crooks Ave
Appleton 10/23 Noon-3PM Thompson Com Center
820 W College
Appleton 10/17 10AM-Noon Aurora Pharmacy
1919 E Calumet
Oshkosh 10/14 8AM-Noon Oshkosh Senior Ctr.
234 N Campbell

For more info call 920-832-5277 for Outagamie County and 920-232-1850 for Winnebago County

Great video for families who are considering home care for a loved one: http://ping.fm/CctAJ

Home Helpers invites you to join us in preventing elder abuse. We have teamed up with the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse: http://inpea.net/

If you have a family member or loved one with special needs, we know that finding the time to meet your and their needs is challenging and can often be overwhelming. Tune in to this episode of "making Considerations" Here is the link: http://ping.fm/v1snD

Great News! The Wisconsin Senior prescription medication program has received a three-year federal extension. Here is the link to learn more about this great program: http://ping.fm/IHyKv

Great article for adult children who have parents refusing assistance: http://ping.fm/Gjtvl

Having concerns with elderly driving? This article may be helpful http://ping.fm/deeLl

Great blog site for family and professional caregivers: http://ping.fm/0CvDt