Most people understand that loneliness is unpleasant. What fewer people realize is that for older adults, it is also dangerous. Research published in peer-reviewed journals and recognized by the U.S. Surgeon General has identified social…

Palm Harbor has a large population of older adults who value their independence and often live alone in homes they have owned for decades. Many of those seniors have outlived close friends and spouses, and…

For many families in St. Petersburg, uncertainty about what happens after the first phone call can make reaching out difficult. Once you understand the process, it often feels much less overwhelming. The in-home assessment is…

Many older adults in Palm Harbor have lived independently for years. As a result, many families begin the home care journey without knowing what to expect. The assessment is the first step that turns an…

For many families, the hardest part of starting home care is not deciding that help is needed. It is making that first phone call without knowing what happens next. The assessment is usually the first…

St. Petersburg and the surrounding Pinellas County area are home to a significant veteran population. Many veterans and their families do not realize that VA benefits can cover home care services, sometimes completely. The process…

Palm Harbor and the north Pinellas area have a strong veteran community. Many of those veterans, and the families caring for them, are unaware that VA benefits can cover home care, sometimes at no cost…

Many veterans and their families do not realize that VA benefits can cover home care, in some cases completely. The application process can feel confusing from the outside, with multiple programs, different eligibility requirements, and…

June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. Andy Malivuk, owner of Seniors Helping Seniors® in-home care, recently appeared on WFLA’s Bloom Tampa Bay to discuss what families dealing with a dementia diagnosis actually need to…