Home Helpers Lends a 'Helping Hand' for National Alzheimer's Awereness Month

SAN MATEO, Calif. - Nov. 11, 2013 - PRLog -- Contact:    Mitch Williams, CEO/Owner/ 650 532 3122, mwilliams@homehelpers.cc

Home Helpers Lends a ‘Helping Hand’ for National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

San Mateo County senior care franchise creates awareness about Alzheimer’s disease

San Mateo, CA, November 4, 2013 –Every day, millions of American families experience the difficult reality of a loved one who has Alzheimer's disease. It is estimated that more than 5.3 million Americans of all ages are afflicted with this disease. In honor of National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, Home Helpers of San Mateo Coutny recognizes all those living with Alzheimer's disease and honors the caregivers, including families and friends, who support them.

As the nation’s leading senior care franchise specializing in non-medical and personal care and companionship for seniors, Home Helpers of San Mateo County works with many families dealing with Alzheimer’s disease, a growing epidemic that is now the seventh leading cause of death in the United States.

“As the baby boomer generation ages, the number of Americans burdened with Alzheimer’s disease will continue to rise at an alarming rate until a cure for this degenerative disease can be found,” said Mitch Williams, owner of Home Helpers of San Mateo County. “Our caregivers have training and experience in specialty care areas, including Alzheimer's and dementia and early detection is the only management tool. Being educated will help Alzheimer’s patients and their families plan for the future, whether it is finding a caregiver, enrolling in clinical studies or investing in safety measures.”

Symptoms of Alzheimer's disease usually appear after age 60, but many scientists now believe damage to the brain may begin even decades earlier. It is estimated that someone in America develops Alzheimer's disease every 70 seconds. By 2050, that estimate will grow to one person every 33 seconds.

Some additional warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease include:

Memory loss
Inability to solve problems
Difficulty completing familiar tasks
Confusion with locations and times
Misplacing things
Poor judgment
Changes in mood or personality

“Caring for a person with Alzheimer’s or another dementia poses special challenges,” added Mitch Williams. “Although memory loss is the most well known symptom, these diseases also cause loss of judgment, orientation, and the ability to understand and communicate effectively.

Home Helpers offers free in-home consultations and works with clients individually to tailor flexible care plans to meet their specific needs and budgets. Services offered include companionship, grocery shopping, meal preparation, assistance bathing, dressing and feeding, medication reminders, local transportation and light housekeeping.

For more information on Home Helpers of San Mateo County, please contact  Mitch Williams at 650 532 3122 or visit www.HomeCareSanMateoCA.com

ABOUT HOME HELPERS

Founded in 1997, Cincinnati-based Home Helpers is the nation’s leading senior care franchise specializing in non-medical and personal care and companionship for seniors, new mothers, those recovering from illness or injury and individuals facing lifelong challenges. Home Helpers currently has a presence in more than 500 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 24-hour personal emergency response system that enables 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.