One of our caregivers, Christy Colebank, has returned from the trip of a lifetime after visiting China as an ambassador to the blind. Christy devoted 10-years teaching these individuals English which she considers her ministry…
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Five Tips for Home Safety You Can’t Overlook
Home safety, particularly for a senior family member, is such a broad arena for you to cover as a family caregiver. Taking the time to look at some specifics can help you to hit some…
What You Need to Know About Huntington’s Disease
In the past, doctors believed Huntington’s disease was rare. However, an estimated 30,000 people in the United States have the disease. Because of the progressive nature of the disease, it doesn’t just affect those who…
Caregiver of the Month
We are pleased to announce our Caregivers of the Month; Jean Bieber, Adele Fitzsimmons, and Becky Messer! These three ladies with hearts of gold stepped up when they were needed the most. When one of…
Helping Older Adults Start Exercising Safely
No matter how old your aging relative is or how long it has been since they regularly exercised, it’s never too late to improve their health through physical activity. However, it’s important that the older…
In-Home Care is an Increasingly Popular Choice for Seniors
No matter how hard they try, some elderly adults simply cannot live independently at home due to health issues, both physical and mental. It can mean they are definitely struggling to do daily tasks like…
Need Some Activity Ideas for Seniors? Here’s a Fun List
It doesn’t matter how old we are, we all want to participate in activities that make us happy, stimulate our minds and bring us closer to family and friends. However, with age, many seniors find…
Welcome to our New Caregivers!
Seniors Helping Seniors of North & East Raleigh would like everyone to meet our new team members! These caring compassionate people are neighbors of yours in the community with the “heart of a volunteer” who…
Does Napping Lower Blood Pressure?
High blood pressure is a risk factor for serious conditions like stroke and heart disease. If your aging relative has high blood pressure, you may be looking for ways to help them lower it. A…