Senior Helpers provides many in-home, care-giving services for the elderly in the Evanston, Illinois area. We offer extensive in-home care services for seniors who embrace their independence and the personal dignity that goes with it. Our in-home care services are provided by bonded and insured care givers all of whom pass a National background check. If a senior family member needs in-home care services in Evanston, Kenilworth, Morton Grove, Skokie, Wilmette and the surrounding areas, we are an excellent choice with impeccable references. Home health care for your elderly loved ones is never an easy choice, but we can promise we will do our best to make it as painless as possible. From our family to yours we sincerely thank you for considering Senior Helpers of Evanston Home Health Care Company. For more information, please visit: http://www.seniorhelpers.com/chicago.

1. Senior Helpers In Home Elder Care of Evanston, Illinois, Raises
Awareness About Senior, Allergy & Asthma Symptoms
Allergies Blooming Earlier - Seniors Suffering Later
(Evanston, Illinois - April 2012)-Spring allergies aren't just for children. They've arrived
earlier this year due to the warm weather which means lots of sniffling and sneezing for the
growing number of seniors developing allergies for the very first time in their lives. Allergies
and asthma are often thought of as health issues for children - but recently, both
conditions are commonly diagnosed as new conditions at the senior ages of 55, 65 and 75!
In fact, it's not uncommon for many elderly to be diagnosed with allergies and/or asthma for
the very first time above 75 years of age.
That's why Senior Helpers, one of the leading in-home providers of senior care in Chicago, is
raising awareness about these growing diagnoses of senior allergies and how to help seniors
cope.
"Symptoms of these two diseases can be very disruptive during the aging process for many
of the 37 million seniors currently living in the U.S.," says Jonathan Wishnick with Senior
Helpers of Evanston, Illinois (IL). "Experts are predicting a longer, more intense than normal
allergy season this Spring - so seniors need to be aware that just because they haven't had
these issues in the past, doesn't mean they are in the clear just yet. Our caregivers can
take certain steps inside a senior's home to help keep allergic reactions to a minimum,
such as bathing them before bed to prevent outdoor pollen from getting on their sheets."
"(more tips below)
Allergy Symptoms:
Adverse reaction to various substances, including pollen, trees, grass, weeds, dust and
molds (mildew). Allergies can lead to respiratory distress that may be life threatening.
Those with allergies are likely to develop asthma.
. • Itchy, watery eyes
. • Runny nose
. • Shortness of breath
. • Coughing or wheezing
Asthma Symptoms:
Most often caused by allergies. Asthma may require hospitalization and can be life
threatening.
. • Coughing
. • Shortness of breath
. • Wheezing
. • Tightness in the chest
"Allergies are among the most common, but often overlooked, of diseases in the nation,"
says Wishnick. "Other than medication, there are ways our caregivers can help make seniors
more comfortable during this allergy season."
* Caregivers Making Seniors Comfortable (source: Mayo Clinic):
. • If your senior has been outside, caregivers can help them bathe before going to bed
and change into fresh clothing so they don't bring the pollen that may have clung

2. to their skin, hair or clothes onto their sheets. Caregivers can also be sure to wash
their sheets often, to help get rid of the pollen.
. • Close their windows (and opt for air conditioning) at night if the pollen count
is high.
. • Avoid outdoor activity early in the morning when pollen levels are at their
highest. Caregivers can keep them active inside until the afternoon.
. • The best time to go outside is after a good rain, which helps clear pollen
from the air.
. • Caregivers can be sure they clean a senior's home with a vacuum that has a HEPA
filter. They can also install a portable HEPA filter in the senior's bedroom.
Sources: Allergy, Asthma, Sinus and Immunology Center, U.S. Census Bureau, CBS News,
Mayo Clinic
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Media Contact: Jonathan Wishnick, (312) 867-7110, jwishnick@seniorhelpers.com
For more information about Senior Helpers, please visit:
http://www.seniorhelpers.com/chicago
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About Senior Helpers:
Senior Helpers provides many in-home, care-giving services for the elderly in the
Evanston, Illinois area. We offer extensive in-home care services for seniors who embrace
their independence and the personal dignity that goes with it. Our in-home care services
are provided by bonded and insured care givers all of whom pass a National background
check.
If a senior family member needs in-home care services in Evanston, Kenilworth, Morton
Grove, Skokie, Wilmette and the surrounding areas, we are an excellent choice with
impeccable references. Home health care for your elderly loved ones is never an easy
choice, but we can promise we will do our best to make it as painless as possible. From
our family to yours we sincerely thank you for considering Senior Helpers of Evanston
Home Health Care Company. For more information, please visit:
http://www.seniorhelpers.com/chicago.