Helper Bees

Adapting Your Home for Vision and Hearing Impairment

Read our suggestions for adjustments and modifications that can make it easier to live at home with hearing or vision problems.

How to Tell If You're at Risk for a Fall

Learn about various fall risk factors to determine your risk of getting injured in a fall, and see how professional assessments can help you make a plan.

Tips and Tricks for Tracking Medications

The more medications you take, the harder it is to stick to a safe schedule. Our tips for tracking medications will help you stay on top of every dose.

What's the Difference Between Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and Long-Term Care Insurance?

Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and long-term care insurance have as many differences as similarities. Learn the distinction between these programs so you can make the most of your benefits coverage.

Which Care Options Are Right for Me?

There are a lot more ways to receive long-term care than you might expect. We'll introduce you to the most common long-term care options to help you make the right decision.

Aging in Place: Home Modifications

A comprehensive guide to home modifications that help seniors safely age in place, covering essential changes to bathrooms, kitchens, and general living spaces — plus special considerations for Alzheimer's patients — to minimize fall risks and improve accessibility.

How to Start Planning for Open Enrollment

A practical guide to help seniors prepare for Medicare open enrollment by understanding key enrollment periods, choosing the right plan, exploring financial assistance and Medicaid options, and gathering necessary documents for a smooth, stress-free sign-up process.

In-Home Care Assistance

The Helper Bees is a senior in-home care platform that uses personality-based matchmaking to connect families directly with vetted, independent caregivers, delivering more personalized care at lower cost while cutting out the traditional agency middleman.

Guidance for Every Step of the Aging Journey