Funding for in-home care can be complex and varies depending on individual circumstances and available resources. There are different types of home care and funding options available to older adults in Illinois, learn how to navigate the complexities of who pays for care.
It is important to understand that while physician care is critical, seniors need continued supervision at home, especially if family caregivers can’t always be present. Learn more about home healthcare (medical) vs in home care (caregiver), who makes home care decisions, does insurance pay for caregivers & more…
Several age-related changes take place as seniors grow older. Muscles lose strength, vision becomes poorer—and hair becomes thinner. Maintaining a lustrous mane after 50 requires knowledge of certain hair care tips and tools. Here’s how seniors can revitalize their silvery locks. How does hair change with age? Hair consists of protein; each strand has a lifespan of about two to seven years. But as seniors… Read More »Hair Care Tips for Thick, Healthy Hair After 50
Danielle has been a caregiver for 8 years now, starting with taking care of family which led her into her career in health care. Danielle’s goal as a caregiver is to find a way to keep her clients active and make their day a little better by laughing and enjoying the few hours she has with them. Danielle recently started her CNA classes and is looking into furthering her education.
Lissette has been working with us for about 2 years now and has shown tremendous care and compassion to all the clients she works with. She started caregiving to help others and do something that truly makes a difference in the community. She enjoys listening to the clients stories and the life advice they have to share.
Seniors often take one or multiple prescription medications to help them ward off symptoms of disease and manage a condition. But forgetting to take these critical drugs is a common issue that affects their health. Here’s how caregivers can help their aging loved ones take their medications on schedule. Nearly 90 percent of older adults take at least one prescription medication and about 80 percent… Read More »How to Help Seniors Who Forget to Take Their Medication
Home care services offer veterans the personalized assistance necessary to preserve their independence, dignity, and quality of life. Understanding how these services can benefit veterans and their families, is essential for ensuring that those who have served our county receive the care and respect they deserve.
Veterans and spouses of veterans who are eligible for benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) can put these benefits towards the cost of home care. In this guide, we explain the eligibility requirements for veterans and the spouses of veterans to receive VA benefits, as well as the application process to get these benefits. The Aid and Attendance benefits can provide up to $2200 per month that can be put towards the cost of home care.
We’re thrilled to announce that we’re now welcoming new Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to join our dedicated team. These new recruits will have the invaluable opportunity to be mentored by our experienced lead caregivers and CNAs, ensuring they receive the guidance and support needed to excel in their roles.
Prossy started caregiving because she found the value and purpose in taking care of others. It also allows her to have a more flexible schedule for a better work/life balance that allows her to also go back to school and continue her healthcare career and as a caregiver you have to have the patience and understanding to assist clients and Prossy enjoys making a positive impact providing 1:1 care.
Review by Sharon
Your staff were dependable, trustworthy, and kind hearted…I am an only child and was able to sleep and not worry… Thank you so much for everything you have done!
Review by Karen
Assisting Hands caregivers are trained and professional.
They make a difference because they have
the right personality and the right training.
Review by Gale
Our family has had various questions about the best way to care for my mother-in-law and Assisting Hands has been wonderful in answering these questions and helping us.
