3/20/2013
March Is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Among cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal cancer (cancer of the colon or rectum) is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States.
3/1/2013
Intellectual Disability Awareness Month
HELPsource and the Office of Developmental Programs, proudly appreciate...
2/14/2013
Care giving
Love in it's purest form
1/15/2013
Can you recognize the difference between a cold & the Flu?
HELPsource & the CDC want you to know....
12/5/2012
November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers Month.
In the United States alone, there are nearly 15 million Alzheimer's and dementia caregivers. Join the ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION and HELPsource™ in honoring them…
11/9/2012
HELPsource™ Home Care salutes our Veterans!!
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Centers are honoring Veterans Day across the country with a range of celebrations.
10/22/2012
6 Doctor-Tested Ways to Keep a Cold Away
Here comes fall -- and in the United States, that means most adults can expect to get at least two colds between September and March.
9/24/2012
THE UNITED STATES VETERAN'S ADMINISTRATION & HELPsource™ WANT YOU TO KNOW ….
Disabilities determined by VA to be related to your military service can lead to monthly non-taxable compensation.
8/14/2012
Beware of Affordable Care Act Scammers
Reports have surfaced of several scams to obtain personal information under the guise of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
7/9/2012
Heat Wave Puts Elderly at Risk
With the hot summer heat upon most of the nation and temperatures topping 100 degrees, dehydration and heat exhaustion are a high danger for the elderly.
4/23/2012
Will the Government Pay for My Long Term Care?
A study by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says that "people who reach age 65 will likely have a 40 percent chance of entering a nursing home.
3/9/2012
Brain Injury Month - March, 2012
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, a critical time to raise awareness about this important public health problem.
2/9/2012
ARE YOU LISTENING?
Remember when your parents were lecturing you on the rules for taking the car for a spin?
1/13/2012
Is Insurance the Answer to Long Term Care Planning?
A recent USA Today article states that there is an increase in seniors living over the age of 90.
12/9/2011
HELPsource CEO declares Friday, December 9, 2011 as Winnifred Andrews day!
HELPsource CEO declares Friday, December 9, 2011 as Winnifred Andrews day!
12/8/2011
HELPsource retiring Home Health Aide receives accolades of client’s families
For more than 15 years Winnie has walked through rain & snow & sleet & heat to provide a soft spoken smile & a gentle hand to those less fortunate than she.
11/23/2011
Did You Know There Are BENEFITS FOR VETERANS AND SPOUSES OF VETERANS?
VA Aid and Attendance is a benefit available to veterans, their spouses, or widows. This benefit is available to help offset some of the cost of nursing homes, assisted living communities, personal care homes or homecare expenses.
11/15/2011
Celebrating Family Caregivers
“Across our country, millions of family members, neighbors, and friends provide care and support for their loved ones during times of need.
10/31/2011
HELPsource™ achieves a new distinction of excellence
HELPsource™ Home Health Services is Named as a Home Care Elite Agency.
Pennsylvania Home Health Agencies Named to OCS 2011 HomeCare Elite includes HELPsource™ Home Health Services.
10/12/2011
Using Your Home Equity for Long Term Care
For many seniors the equity in their home is their largest single asset, yet it is unavailable to use unless they use a home equity loan. But a conventional loan really doesn't free up the equity because the money has to be paid back with interest.
8/29/2011
***NEWS FLASH***WATCH FOR OUR TV & ONLINE DEBUT!!***
HELPsource HOME CARE TEAM will be on the "MORNING WAKE UP CALL" segment on NBC10 NEWS at 5:15AM & 6:15AM on Thursday, August 11th & 25th!
8/8/2011
Social Support Activities Lead to Better Quality of Life As One Ages
How important is social support as a person ages? This may seem like an easy question to answer. Most people would not choose isolation and loneliness versus spending time with companions.
5/13/2011
Helping Your Elderly Parent with COPD Related Depression
Experts say that over a million people in the United States have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It is a chronic lung condition that includes bronchitis, emphysema or both.
2/4/2011
February is American Heart Month
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Learn about heart disease prevention.
2/3/2011
It's Not Too Late to Get Your Flu Vaccine
Don't let the flu catch YOU by surprise this season. Be prepared; get vaccinated today.
12/8/2010
Managing Your Diabetes During the Holidays
HELPsource and the CDC want you to know...
11/10/2010
Are You Getting The Best Possible Healthcare?
Important Healthcare Access Information, What CDC and HELPsource want you to know.
11/8/2010
The CDC & HELPsource Want You to Know...
Kidney Failure and Diabetes
10/5/2010
October 29th is World Stroke Day
The CDC & HELPsource™ want you to know…
9/12/2010
How to Create a Pill Card
Use this guide to find out how you can create an easy-to-use “pill card” for your patients, parents, or anyone you know who has a hard time keeping track of their medicines.
