News You Can Use

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.

9/1/2010 September is National Cholesterol Education Month

We have some cholesterol facts gathered by the CDC

8/31/2010 Salmonella Alert

The Department of Public Welfare has asked us to distribute this important message about Salmonella.

8/19/2010 HELPsource™ Home Care honors HOME HEALTH AIDE Caregivers

On Friday, August, 13th HELPsource™ Home Care Services held a community celebration to honor field caregivers.

8/4/2010 Everything that you never knew you needed to ask about home health services!

Finding the right care provider can be a daunting task.

7/20/2010 Your Choice in Selecting a Home Health Agency

An excerpt from a medicare.gov article about how to select a Home Health Care agency.

7/8/2010 A Day with a Caring Heart

HELPsource treated the Caring Heart winner to a day of pampering.

7/1/2010 Sun Safety 101

As we prepare to celebrate Independence Day, the HELPsource™ Team wishes your family a safe and stress free 4th of July.

5/7/2010 Caring Heart Winner

A winner has been announced for the Caring Heart Mother's Day contest.

4/12/2010 Caring Heart Mother's Day Contest

We are proud to announce “A Caring Heart” Mothers’ Day Contest to Honor a Local Care-Giver Mom

3/19/2010 Are you at risk for diabetes?

HELPsource would like to join the American Diabetes Association and encourage everyone to learn the risks of type 2 diabetes on March 23rd.

3/12/2010 HELPsource Home Care Receives State License

HELPsource Home Care Among first to Receive Pennsylvania Private Duty Provider's License

6/9/2009 National Cancer Survivors Day

June 7th is National Cancer Survivors Day.

Established in 1999 the HELPsource™ Network of Companies is headquartered in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania. The companies provide a full range of home health services to residents of Philadelphia, Lower Bucks and Eastern Montgomery Counties. The services include Medical Escort, Homemaker, Home Health Aide, Skilled Nursing Care, and Therapy Services.