Daniela has master’s degree in electronic engineering with a pedagogical specialty and master’s degree in marketing management. After completing her schooling, Daniela worked at a hospital for 6 years as the Director of Business Marketing Development and Public Relations. Starting Assisting Hands Home Care Daniela spent more than 14 years as the Assistant Vice President of a national bank before becoming a co-owner of Assisting Hands Home Care of Schaumburg. Her background in public relations and marketing along with her personal experience caring for her mother motivates Daniela to be passionate about helping families in the Schaumburg, IL area find exceptional caregiving services for their elderly loved ones. Besides providing home care, Daniela enjoys giving back to the community in her free time, supporting various events at St. Peter Parish in Geneva, IL such as fundraising, school projects, charity events, and more. She also enjoys volunteering for the Humanitarian Service Project in Carol Stream, IL. This organization provides seniors with meals as well as food and supplies for children living in poverty.
Congratulations Aksie for being August caregiver of the month for the Schaumburg area! About Aksenia Aksenia has been a caregiver for 5 years, she loves caregiving because she knows she is helping and making a difference in the lives of her clients. One of her goals is to be a nurse in the next few years to continue to help others in need. Aksie is… Read More »August Caregiver of the Month: Aksenia
The National Center for Health Statistics reports that as recently as 2009, one in five seniors in the US aged 75 and older requires support in completing the basic tasks of daily living, such as grocery shopping, managing medications and maintaining the cleanliness of the home. As the baby boomer generation continues to age, that number has risen sharply. The Need for Home Care In… Read More »How to Get Your Elderly Parents to Consider Home Care
You might suspect that your elderly parent needs help at home with activities of daily living, but how will you know for sure? How do you bring up the question of home care with your parents without offending or irritating them?
Sometimes getting your elderly relatives to agree to seek out home care can be difficult, but once they have agreed, it is time to look for a home care service provider. There are many home care companies out there that offer elderly care, but it is important to know how to find a reputable care provider. Check out some considerations you must take into account when looking for a home care service company to ensure that you choose a good provider the first time.
Raisa Kissova is our July Caregiver of the Month for the Park Ridge area. Congratulations to Raisa! About Raisa Raisa has been a tremendous help to her clients who she has been working with since she started at Assisting Hands. Raisa has been a caregiver for more than 10 years, she started caregiving to help the elderly and others in need, she enjoys caregiving because… Read More »July Caregiver of the Month: Raisa
Involving an in-home care agency in a senior’s life requires a great deal of reliability and trust, since the caregiver will enter the loved one’s home and assist with personal tasks. When evaluating in-home care agencies, consider several important factors to help narrow down the many options for senior care.
So you noticed that your aging parents could use some help around the home and you have discussed the option of home health care with them, only to agree to provide care yourself for the time being. This is a good enough solution at the time, because you believe you can keep up with providing care for your parents while also managing your own life.… Read More »Hiring a Caregiver? Here’s What to Ask
If you find yourself taking care of a parent, grandparent, or other loved one, you know it’s a full-time job that never has a dull moment. Between caring for your loved one, working, and taking care of your home and family, it’s easy to get burnt out. In situations like these, it’s easy to get frustrated or tired. You can forget important duties needed to… Read More »How In-Home Care Services Prevent Elder Abuse
Most senior citizens are aware of what home care is, but they may consciously refuse to admit that they need it themselves. If your elderly relatives are refusing home care, you must talk to them about it in a way that does not make them feel inadequate. Once your senior relatives have decided to go with home care services, you and your loved ones need to decide what type of home care is needed. It is important to understand what types of home care services are available in order to pick the one that best fits the needs of your loved ones.
Family caregivers understand the substantial emotional, financial and physical toll that serving as the primary caregiver often takes. The around the clock supervision of an aging loved one requires vast reserves of patience, endurance and skill. Though compassionately caring for a loved one in the comfort of home offers incredible personal rewards, caregivers deserve an occasional break. Whether time away is in the form of… Read More »Benefits of Respite 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.
