Celebrating 100 Years: The Life of Melville McKenney

Posted on July 10th, 2017 by Deegan

This last week, Seniors Helping Seniors was honored to help celebrate the 100th birthday of one of our oldest clients. WWII Veteran Melville McKenney, more commonly known as just Mel, lives in Perkiomenville, PA. One of our co-owners, Brad Trout, … Read More

SHS Former Owners, Dara and Brad Trout, interviewed on Local Access TV

Posted on December 14th, 2016 by Dara Trout

In October, 2016, the Wayne Senior Center's "Sage on Stage" local access TV program, hosted by Donna Alexander, interviewed Dara and Brad. That show has been posted online on YouTube and you can see it, in its entirety, at this link.

National Safety Month!

Posted on June 2nd, 2015 by Dara Trout

Keeping seniors in their own homes June is National Safety Month and the best way for Seniors Helping Seniors to celebrate is by talking about seniors living in their homes. A home is meant to provide a feeling of independence … Read More

Fun Brain Facts for Brain Awareness Week - March 16-21, 2015

Posted on March 16th, 2015 by Dara Trout

About 3 pounds. That's all your brain weighs. Yet it is sooooo amazing what it does! In honor of brain awareness week, here are a few fun brain facts: Your 3 pound brain uses 20% of the blood and oxygen … Read More

Seniors Helping Seniors Receives 2014 Spirit Award during Regional Franchise Meeting

Posted on July 2nd, 2014 by Dara Trout

Limerick, PA –In May 2014, Seniors Helping Seniors (http://www.seniorcareexton.com) an organization devoted to providing elderly care to seniors living on their own, was honored to receive a “Spirit” award at their regional franchise meeting. The award was granted to Dara … Read More

Preventing Prescription Drug Misuse and Abuse in Elderly Care

Posted on May 30th, 2014 by Dara Trout

June is National Safety Month The National Safety Council divides the month into weekly focus areas. The first week's topic is "Preventing Prescription Drug Abuse." This is an issue for elderly care clients as it is for any other segment of the population. In … Read More

Why is Respite Care Such an Important Part of Elderly Care?

Posted on March 7th, 2014 by Dara Trout

Simply put, elderly home care can be stressful for the caregiver. In this article we will discuss: What is respite care? Why is it SO important to take a break? Some strategies to obtain respite care. What is Respite Care? … Read More