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Home Health Care for Seniors Video

Does your senior loved one need an extra hand around the house? As family members, it can be hard to be with them all the time to allow them to live comfortably at home. But at Assisting Hands Home Care in Park Ridge, IL, our caregivers can be there for them when you can’t, providing the home health care service they need to stay in… Read More »Home Health Care for Seniors Video

Safe Winter Activities for the Elderly

Winter is a unique season. The gentle cascade of beautiful snowflakes, heaps upon heaps of snow, stunning icicles and cooler air are enjoyed by many. Icy sidewalks, subfreezing temperatures and the many cold and flu virus strains that flourish in cold weather are, however, unwanted characteristics of winter. Still people of all ages, even seniors in need of home care, can remain active in the… Read More »Safe Winter Activities for the Elderly

Safe Winter Activities for the Elderly

Winter is a unique season. The gentle cascade of beautiful snowflakes, heaps upon heaps of snow, stunning icicles and cooler air are enjoyed by many. Icy sidewalks, subfreezing temperatures and the many cold and flu virus strains that flourish in cold weather are, however, unwanted characteristics of winter. Still people of all ages, even seniors in need of home care, can remain active in the… Read More »Safe Winter Activities for the Elderly

Assisting Hands FEAR Hunger Project 2018

The goal of Assisting Hands FEAR (Franchise Education and Adventurous Retreat) Hunger Project 2018 was packaging 25,000+ meals in one hour. Watch the video.

Alzheimer’s and dementia care

Benefits of Respite Care

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

Benefits of Respite Care

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

Alzheimer’s and dementia care

What to Consider When Hiring In-Home Care for your Senior Relative

As your parents or relatives reach their golden years, there will come a point when you will have to start considering options for care.  More senior citizens have been choosing to stay in their own homes as they age to remain in their familiar, comfortable surroundings. While there are several benefits to aging in place, most seniors will require some sort of care to be… Read More »What to Consider When Hiring In-Home Care for your Senior Relative

What to Consider When Hiring In-Home Care for your Senior Relative

As your parents or relatives reach their golden years, there will come a point when you will have to start considering options for care.  More senior citizens have been choosing to stay in their own homes as they age to remain in their familiar, comfortable surroundings. While there are several benefits to aging in place, most seniors will require some sort of care to be… Read More »What to Consider When Hiring In-Home Care for your Senior Relative