Home Helpers Home Care

10/26/2026

Did you know adults age 65 and older account for more than one-third of all inpatient and outpatient surgeries performed in U.S. hospitals?

Recovery continues after discharge, and those first few hours and days at home are especially important.

In this week’s Home Care 101 Monday Minute, Emma Dickison shares tips to support a safe transition home, from mobility support and medication reminders, to meal preparation and follow-up appointments.

Professional Caregivers can help ease this transition, enabling a safer recovery for your loved one and reducing the risk of a preventable return to the hospital.

👉 Check out our blog to learn more: https://homehelpershomecare.com/blog/2024/june/five-ways-in-home-care-helps-reduce-hospital-re-admissions-after-discharge/

10/23/2026

Not all care needs are the same. So why should in-home care be? 💙

When a loved one is living with a chronic condition, experiencing memory changes, or recovering from a hospital stay, finding the right support can feel overwhelming.

And while many families are familiar with traditional in-home care, they may not realize there are different types of specialized support designed to address unique needs.

From helping individuals navigate daily challenges to providing personalized assistance as care needs evolve, specialized in-home care can make a meaningful difference in comfort, safety, and independence.

But how do you know which type of care is right for someone you love?

This blog breaks down the different types of specialized in-home care, helping families better understand their options and make more informed decisions.

Explore the guide and discover what support might be right for your loved one:

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Explore the different types of specialized in-home care, including memory care, respite care, stroke recovery support, 24-hour care, and more.

10/19/2026

Bill, I’m so glad your sister-in-law and Davia have become such good friends. Knowing she looks forward to Davia’s visits means so much to us. Thank you for sharing this kind feedback! 💚

Ralph, Owner | Home Helpers Kankakee & Frankfort

10/15/2026

When a loved one's care needs change, their support should change with them. 💙

Whether it's a new diagnosis, increasing mobility challenges, or needing extra help with daily activities, navigating changing care needs can leave families wondering what comes next.

The good news? Getting additional support doesn't have to mean giving up the comfort, familiarity, and independence of home.

Specialized in-home care offers personalized assistance designed to meet evolving needs while helping older adults continue doing the things they love.

But what are the biggest benefits, and how can families know if it's the right fit?

We're sharing 7 benefits of specialized in-home care that every family should know!

Discover how the right support can make a meaningful difference: https://homehelpershomecare.com/blog/2026/september/7-benefits-of-specialized-in-home-care-for-changing-needs/

Explore seven benefits of specialized in-home care, from safer daily routines and family relief to companionship and support that can evolve over time.

10/15/2026

I’m grateful to Mary, our Director of Operations, for representing our team at yesterday’s Kankakee Valley Park District Senior Fair.

She enjoyed meeting attendees and fellow vendors while helping connect our community with valuable resources. 🤝

Ralph, Owner | Home Helpers Kankakee & Frankfort

10/12/2026

Thank you to Rebecca, our office manager, for representing Home Helpers at the Kankakee Community College Job Fair! 💚 She had a great time meeting potential applicants, answering questions, and sharing how our caregivers make life easier for families throughout our community. 🤝✨

If you stopped by our table, we’d love to continue the conversation about joining our team! 😊

Ralph, Owner | Home Helpers of Kankakee & Frankfort

10/11/2026

More than 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s today, and for many of us, that number is personal.

We’ve seen its impact on someone we know and love – a family member, friend or colleague. Through our work at Home Helpers® Home Care, we also see the challenges faced by clients and families our network supports.

That’s why we walk. To honor those we love, stand alongside families navigating this disease, and help advance Alzheimer’s care, support and research.

Thank you to everyone who is supporting the Alzheimer's Association's Walks to End Alzheimer’s across the nation.

Whether you walked, donated, or helped raise awareness, you helped bring our commitment to care into the community.

We’re grateful for your support and hopeful for a future without Alzheimer’s. 💜

10/08/2026

Think you know what specialized in-home care looks like? You might be surprised. 💙

When families hear “specialized in-home care,” they may assume it’s only for certain conditions, only needed in a crisis, or that accepting help means giving up independence.

But misconceptions like these can prevent families from exploring care options that could make everyday life safer, easier, and more comfortable for someone they love.

We’re clearing up 5 common misconceptions about specialized in-home care and sharing what families should know when considering additional support at home.

How many of these have you heard before?

Find out: https://ow.ly/tqM150ZVAjR

Learn the facts about specialized in-home care, including when it may help, how it supports changing needs, and what families should know.

10/08/2026

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐨 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐚𝐠𝐞? Because it holds our routines, relationships, memories and sense of who we are. 🏡💚

Here are seven benefits of aging at home:

1️⃣ More personal choice – Daily routines can continue on the senior’s terms.

2️⃣ Familiar surroundings – Knowing each room and routine can bring comfort and reassurance.

3️⃣ Stronger community ties – Neighbors, friends, family and faith communities remain close.

4️⃣ Continued purpose – Cooking, gardening, hobbies and traditions keep life meaningful.

5️⃣ More restful sleep – A familiar bedroom and bedtime routine can make rest easier.

6️⃣ Natural daily movement – Everyday activities help support strength, balance and mobility.

7️⃣Care that can change – In-home support can be adjusted as needs and budgets evolve.

At Home Helpers Home Care of Kankakee, we help older adults remain safely connected to the home and life they love. 🌿

Ralph, Owner | Home Helpers Kankakee & Frankfort

10/07/2026

Ask many older adults where they want to spend the years ahead, and you'll hear a familiar answer: home.

Home means memories, neighbors, routines, comfort, and independence. Home Helpers® Home Care provides personalized assistance that can make continuing life at home possible, from help with everyday activities to companionship and personal care.

If staying home is important to someone you love, contact us today to learn how we can support that goal.

www.homehelpershomecare.com/services

10/05/2026

On National Do Something Nice Day, we’re reminded that some of the most meaningful moments come from simple acts of care: sharing a smile, making a phone call, lending a helping hand, or spending time with someone who could use a little company.

At Home Helpers® Home Care, kindness is at the heart of what we do every day. Our Caregivers provide compassionate support that helps seniors and others live safely, comfortably, and independently at home while bringing connection and joy to the people they serve.

Today, find one small way to make someone’s day a little brighter. You never know how much it might mean. 💙

10/05/2026

💊 𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐟 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞r? With prescriptions, vitamins and supplements all in the mix, I know it can be difficult to keep track.

👉 I encourage you to read our latest blog and bring a complete list of everything you take to your doctor or pharmacist. A simple conversation could help you feel more informed and confident about your health. 🩺

Ralph, Owner | Home Helpers Kankakee & Frankfort

10/05/2026

More than a job. More than a paycheck.

Caregiving is a chance to make someone’s life better.

We’re hiring. 💚

www.homehelpershomecare.com/careers

10/02/2026

Sometimes the signs that a loved one could use additional help are easy to overlook. Maybe the refrigerator isn't as full as it used to be. Laundry is piling up. Appointments are becoming harder to remember. Or they simply aren't getting out and connecting with others as often.

Needing a little help doesn't have to mean giving up independence. Home Helpers® Home Care provides personalized support based on what your loved one needs while helping them continue doing what they can for themselves. Reach out today to start the conversation.

www.homehelpershomecare.com/services

10/01/2026

As a loved one’s health and care needs change, families may find themselves wondering: What kind of support do they need now, and what options are available?

Specialized in-home care is designed to provide more personalized support for individuals living with specific health conditions or more complex care needs, while helping them remain comfortable and independent at home.

Our complete guide explains what specialized in-home care is, the types of support available, and what families should consider when deciding what’s right for someone they love.

Whether you’re exploring care for the first time or your loved one’s needs are changing, understanding your options is an important first step.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/XGUS50ZTEm0

Learn what specialized in-home care is, who may benefit, signs it may be time for more support, and the types of care available at home.

10/01/2026

🎗️ 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚 𝐰𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞!

Last Saturday, Sara, our Executive Director, proudly represented Home Helpers of Kankakee & Frankfort at the Riverside Cancer Institute's 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝑴𝒂𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒔 𝑨𝒈𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒕 𝑪𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒓 𝟓𝑲 𝑹𝒖𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝟐-𝑴𝒊𝒍𝒆 𝑾𝒂𝒍𝒌 in Bourbonnais. We were honored to participate as a vendor alongside several dedicated community partners. 🤝

The beautiful weather made an already meaningful event even more enjoyable. Thank you, Sara, for being there to connect with our neighbors and represent our team in the community! ☀️💚

Ralph, Owner | Home Helpers Kankakee & Frankfort

09/28/2026

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞! 💙

Sara Jamieson, our Executive Director, recently attended the Daily Journal Senior Fair in Kankakee. Home Helpers was proud to participate as a vendor and contribute a door prize to the event. 🎁

Sara enjoyed speaking with community members searching for helpful resources—whether for themselves, a friend or someone they love. She also had the opportunity to connect and collaborate with other local organizations dedicated to serving our area.

It was a wonderful day of conversation, connection and community! 🤝

Ralph, Owner | Home Helpers Kankakee & Frankfort

09/24/2026

𝐀 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐨! 💜

Last Saturday, Sara, our Executive Director, and Becky represented Home Helpers at the Kankakee and Iroquois Alzheimer’s Walk. Sara, who also serves on the walk committee, was announced as its new Executive Event Chair!

They were grateful for the opportunity to connect with families and offer support during such a vulnerable time. 💜

Ralph, Owner | Home Helpers Kankakee & Frankfort

Dementia Friendly Kankakee County

09/21/2026

𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐞𝐫—𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐞𝐫? 🏡

I know that caring for a home goes beyond light housekeeping and meal preparation. Our homemaker services can also include helping care for beloved pets and houseplants—the little things that bring comfort, companionship, and joy each day. 🐾🌿

Contact us to learn how our homemaker services can help you or someone you love remain comfortable at home. 💚

Ralph, Owner | Home Helpers Kankakee & Frankfort

09/17/2026

Congratulations to 𝑨𝒏𝒏𝒂, our 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 recipient! 💛 Her reliability, dedication and commitment to those she cares for do not go unnoticed. Thank you, Anna, for being someone others can count on! 👏💯

Ralph, Owner | Home Helpers Kankakee & Frankfort