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Our guides provide you with the skills, checklists and tips for caring for your loved one. Our content is authored by highly qualified registered nurses with a combined total of 60 years of expertise in various healthcare settings such as acute, community and home care.

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  • CAPHS Survey

    When Your Loved One Receives a CAPHS Survey

    The Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAPHS) survey measures your loved one's experience and satisfaction with healthcare services.

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  • Shingles Vaccine

    Is the Herpes Zoster (Shingles) Vaccination Important?

    For those aged 50 and older, the CDC recommends getting vaccinated for shingles - a painful rash illness that can lead to long-term nerve pain.

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  • RSV Vaccine

    Is the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccination Important?

    Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can be dangerous for older adults and a single dose of RSV vaccine can help protect them from getting very sick.

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  • Hepatitis B Series

    Is the Hepatitis B Vaccination Series Important?

    Vaccination is highly effective in preventing hepatitis B infection and may be recommended for your loved one at increased risk.

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  • Stress Awareness Month

    April is National Stress Awareness Month

    National Stress Awareness Month aims to highlight stressful experiences - such as family caregiving - and raise stress management awareness.

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  • Pneumonia Vaccine

    Why the Pneumococcal Vaccine is Truly Important

    The pneumococcal vaccination reduces the risk of pneumonia and its severity that can result in hospitalization or even death in older people.

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  • World Immunization Week

    World Immunization Week - April 24-30, 2024

    World Immunization Week is the last week of April each year and promotes the use of vaccines to protect people of all ages against the spread of disease.

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  • Testicular Cancer Awareness

    Testicular Cancer and the Older Man

    Testicular cancer primarily affects young men between the ages of 15 and 35, and although it is less common, it can still affect men aged 50 and older.

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  • National Minority Health Month 2024

    National Minority Health Month 2024 - Be the Source for Better Health

    The 2024 theme, Be the Source for Better Health, emphasizes how unique social determinants of health impact the overall health of racial and ethnic minorities.

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  • National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

    National Prescription Drug Take Back Day - April 27, 2024

    National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, with thousands of collection sites available nationwide.

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    APRIL 7 ONLY: World Health Day April 7, 2024 - My Health, My Right

    The 2024 World Health Day theme is My Health, My Right - chosen to champion the right of everyone, everywhere to have access to quality health services.

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  • Public Health, Falls and Injuries

    Falls and Injuries, a Public Health Issue for Older Adults

    Falls among older adults can lead to injuries such as fractures, head trauma, and other serious consequences, and may result in a loss of independence.

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About us

Helpful is an app to make caregiving easier. We integrate your loved one’s insurance benefits, medical records and caregiving guides into an immediate, accessible and user-friendly experience. Helpful supports your care needs by eliminating administrative tasks and providing technology to support your caregiving experience.

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