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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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  • Credit for Caring Act 2024

    Can the Credit for Caring Act Help Me?

    The Credit for Caring Act would provide a federal tax credit for eligible working family caregivers.

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  • Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness

    My Loved One Sees Blurred or Blank Spots

    Blurry blotches to a complete absence (blank spot) in your loved one's central vision may be age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

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  • Common Cancer Screenings

    Should Older Adults be Screened for Common Cancers?

    Yes, though cancer screening should not follow a check-box approach based solely on age but rather on thoughtful, individualized decisions.

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  • World Cancer Day

    Risk of Cancer Increases with Age

    Cancer risk increases exponentially with age, peaking in mean and women in their 80s. About 60% of cancers occur in people aged 65 and older.

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  • Go Red for Women

    Wear Red! National Wear Red Day

    Wear Red Day is always the first Friday in February, which is American Heart Month, and raises awareness about heart disease.

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  • Glaucoma Awareness

    Glaucoma Can Lead to Irreversible Vision Loss

    Glaucoma can occur at any age but is more common in older adults. It is one of the leading causes of blindness in those aged 60 and older.

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  • Thyroid Dysfunction

    Thyroid Dysfunction is Prevalent in Older Adults

    Thyroid disorders have no age limits and the incidence of thyroid problems steadily increases with age.

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  • Extra Help Program

    What is the Medicare Extra Help Program?

    Extra Help is a program that helps cover more Part D drug costs for certain people with limited resources and income.

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  • Lower Drug Costs

    Lower Costs for Insulin and Free Vaccines

    In 2024, Part D drug plans cannot charge more than $35 for a one-month supply of insulin and recommended adult vaccines are now free.

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  • Insurance Broker

    The Value of an Independent Insurance Broker

    Involve a licensed independent insurance broker when you have questions about the best available plans and supplements for you or your loved one.

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  • Grandparents Christmas

    HOLIDAYS ONLY: Grandma Got Ran Over by a Reindeer

    While the holidays can be a joyous and festive time, they can also pose challenges and have negative impacts on caregivers.

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  • Paying for Adult Day Care

    Who Pays for Adult Day Care?

    Adult day care services are an important source of respite for caregivers and their loved ones, and cost coverage is available through various means.

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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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