Home Helpers Spreads Awareness About Cataracts

SAN MATEO, Calif. - Aug. 2, 2013 - PRLog -- Contact:    Mitch Williams, Owner/CEO, 650 532 3122, mwilliams@homehelpers.cc          

Home Helpers Spreads Awareness About Cataracts

Local Home Care Company Offers Symptoms that Families Need to be Aware of

San Mateo, CA, August 2, 2013 – Cataracts currently affect more than 22 million Americans and are the leading cause of vision loss in people age 55 and older. Furthermore, it is estimated that more than half of people age 65 and older have some degree of cataract development.

A cataract forms when the eye’s lens becomes clouded with opaque film, blocking or changing the passage of light into the eye. In light of August being National Cataract Awareness Month, Home Helpers of San Mateo is educating the local community on various symptoms of cataracts.

“As people age, they encounter various health problems, so it is necessary that families educate themselves and are prepared,” said Mitch Williams, owner of Home Helpers of San Mateo County. “Being aware of cataract symptoms and what treatment options are available will provide the entire family with peace of mind.”

Below are some symptoms that families need to pay attention to in their aging loved one that may indicate cataract problems:

Cloudy or blurry vision
Colors that appear faded
Headlights, lamps or sunlight may seem too bright
Poor night vision
Have double vision in one eye

While these symptoms may also be a result of other eye problems, it is important to consult a physician before the problem worsens and find out if surgery is a necessary option.

Home Helpers is the nation’s leading care franchise specializing in non-medical, companionship, personal care and medical services for seniors, new mothers and those recovering from illness or injury.

For more information about providing care for a Cataract patient after they have surgery, contact Home Helpers of San Mateo County at 650 532 3122 or mwilliams@homehelpers.cc or visit www.HomeCareSanMateoCA.com.

ABOUT HOME HELPERS

Founded in 1997, Cincinnati-based Home Helpers is one of the nation’s leading senior care franchises specializing in comprehensive home care services for seniors, new and expectant mothers, those recovering from illness or injury and individuals facing lifelong challenges. Home Helpers currently has a presence in more than 600 communities across North America and is seeking qualified franchise candidates in strategic communities throughout the country. Home Helpers was recently ranked the #1 Senior Care Franchise and “Best of the Best” by Entrepreneur magazine for the fifth straight year and continues to lead the way in the senior care industry. Home Helpers is affiliated with Direct Link^® Help At The Touch Of A Button, a national provider of medical alert units, including 24-hour personal emergency response systems, an automated medication dispenser and vital signs monitoring units that enable seniors to feel safer and live independently at home for longer than might otherwise be possible. Home Helpersdoes not discriminate against anyone on the basis of religion, race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, disability, age or sexual preference in connection with employment or acceptance, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities. For more information on Home Helpers and franchising opportunities, visit the company’s Web site at www.HomeHelpers.CC.