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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!

Happy 4th of July

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

Sun Safety

       June 2010 is now officially recorded as the hottest June in Philadelphia history, with 17 days of temperatures in the 90's. Protecting your skin from the sun's damaging rays is vital for a number of important health reasons. Here are a few sun safety tips from the CDC to remember as our temperatures continue to soar:

  • When possible, avoid outdoor activities during the hours between 10 AM and 4 PM, when the sun's rays are the strongest.
  • Always wear sunscreen with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of 15 or higher that protects against both UVA and UVB rays.
  • Be sure to reapply sunscreen frequently, especially after swimming, perspiring heavily or drying off with a towel.
  • Wear a hat with a 4-inch brim all around to help protect areas often exposed to the sun, such as the neck, ears, eyes, forehead, nose, and scalp.
  • Wear clothing to protect as much skin as possible. Long-sleeved shirts, long pants, or long skirts are the most protective. Dark colors provide more protection that light colors by preventing more UV rays from reaching your skin. A tightly woven fabric provides greater protection than loosely woven fabric.
  • To protect your eyes from sun damage, wear sunglasses that block 99 to 100 percent of UVA and UVB radiation.
  • Consider wearing cosmetics and lip protectors with an SPF of at least 15 to protect your skin year-round.
  • Swimmers should remember to regularly reapply sunscreen. UV rays reflect off water and sand, increasing the intensity of UV radiation.
  • Some medications, such as antibiotics, can increase your skin's sensitivity to the sun. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information about the medications you are taking.
  • Children need extra protection from the sun. One or two blistering sunburns before the age of 18 dramatically increases the risk of skin cancer. Encourage children to play in the shade, wear protective clothing and apply sunscreen regularly.

Source: Centers for Disease Control



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.