Valentine’s Day is about love and happiness, all the more special when love has endured for decades. Senior couples that have spent their lives together have the most reason to celebrate this day as a commemoration of their ongoing commitment, lasting care, and constant support – in good times and bad times alike. It’s the perfect opportunity for them to remind each other how much… Read More »8 Valentine’s Day Activities for Senior Citizens
Elderly individuals may not notice dry mouth or other signs of thirst in the same way younger people do, so it can be especially helpful to remind and encourage them to hydrate throughout the day.
When it comes to that point in time where your loved one cannot care for themselves anymore, it is often a hard transition. They want to be as independent as possible and keep their dignity. In-home care services are a great option for helping them keep as much independence right in the comfort of their homes. Even though your loved one is staying in their… Read More »Introducing Home Care Services to Your Loved One
As many have known for months now, the holidays will be a lot different this year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. But this commercial illustrates the benefits of home care and social companionship from Assisting Hands Home Care. If your loved ones live far away or they’re not able to make it in time to celebrate the holidays with you, our caregivers are… Read More »Christmas Companion Assisting Hands Commercial
This blog is just a reminder to thank a health care worker, especially during the Holidays! Health Care is one of the few professions that keeps going during the Holidays. We are there for your loved ones. We spend the day away from our families, so your family member can be taken care of. Dedication of Health Care Workers Our home health care workers dedication… Read More »Health Care Keeps Going During the Holidays
Please join us in saying Happy Birthday to one of the nicest gentlemen we have had the pleasure of taking care of. Out of privacy for this gentleman, we will not release his name and will instead use the name Robert. He is optimistic, friendly and respectful to all, especially our caregivers. Happy Birthday Robert! He also loves to spend time outside in his beautiful… Read More »Celebrating a Special Someone’s Birthday!
As the pandemic carries on it becomes more and more clear that we must focus on our overall wellness to remain happy and healthy. Here we have collected four tips to help you maintain your wellness: 1. Eating nutritious food While this may be obvious it is an important part of your overall wellness. Without proper nutrition our bodies will not feel our best and… Read More »4 Wellness Tips for Staying Healthy
Assisting Hands Home Care is an integral part of the communities we serve. For years, we’ve been there when you need us. There is nothing we care about more than the safety of our clients, caregivers, and employees. This commitment continues as we monitor the situation around Coronavirus/COVID-19. This situation is evolving quickly and each day we learn more critical inform guidance from the CDC… Read More »COVID-19 / Coronavirus Update
On February 27th, Assisting Hands Home Care in Schaumburg enjoyed hosting a Caregiver’s Coffee Talk in which we discussed “Be at Your Best to Provide Your Best.” During the talk, our caregivers had expressed their love for their jobs and how much they enjoy helping others. But the main focus was how they remain motivated during tough times and working long hours when providing home… Read More »Caregiver Coffee Talk
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Caring for a loved one who lives at least an hour away is considered long distance caregiving. Providing long distance care is accessible to anyone, no matter their age, income level or employment status. Successful long-distance care can be accomplished with the following helpful tips. How Long Distance Care Can Help Despite seeming like an insurmountable challenge, a long-distance caregiver can accomplish a lot from… Read More »5 Best Tips for Long Distance Caregiving
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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!
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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.
