Home Care

How In-Home Care Helps Seniors with Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia

Every 65 seconds in the United States, a person develops Alzheimer’s disease. A staggering statistic, dementia-related conditions like Alzheimer’s disease are prevalent. In fact, as of 2018, in the US, 5.7 million people live with Alzheimer’s disease. About Alzheimer’s Disease Given the stark reality of the pervasiveness of Alzheimer’s disease in society, caregivers are increasingly invaluable. In the US, family caregivers provide an estimated 18.4… Read More »How In-Home Care Helps Seniors with Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia

The Difference Between a Home Care Nurse and a Home Caregiver

home care professional. Depending on the level of assistance necessary, either a home care nurse or a home caregiver may be suitable. The two professions differ markedly. The one commonality between a home care nurse and home care helper is that both provide in-home, compassionate support for aging individuals. Difference Between Caregiver and Home Care Nurse An elderly person who has just been discharged from… Read More »The Difference Between a Home Care Nurse and a Home Caregiver

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The Difference Between a Home Care Nurse and a Home Caregiver

Seniors who choose to age in the familiarity of home may at some point require support from a home care professional. Depending on the level of assistance necessary, either a home care nurse or a home caregiver may be suitable. The two professions differ markedly. The one commonality between a home care nurse and home care helper is that both provide in-home, compassionate support for… Read More »The Difference Between a Home Care Nurse and a Home Caregiver

Assisting Hands Home Care Sponsors BARN

Today, Assisting Hands Home Care in Schaumburg sponsored Senior Center in Schaumburg Bingo Game. About BARN and Assisting Hands Home Care The Barn is a program of the Village of Schaumburg that helps seniors and people with disabilities by providing food, fun and fellowship. Assisting Hands is a local non-medical home care service provider serving Schaumburg and the surrounding areas. Contact Us To speak with… Read More »Assisting Hands Home Care Sponsors BARN

Assisting Hands Home Care Sponsors Girls Night Out Fundraiser

Assisting Hands Home Care in Palatine is proud to have been one of the Pearl Sponsors for the Girls’ Night Out Fundraiser put on by the Palatine Township Senior Citizens Council. This event took place on Thursday, September 27 and raised money for the Palatine Township Senior Citizens Council (PTSCC) which will benefit the Palatine Township Senior Center run by the PTSCC. About PTSCC The… Read More »Assisting Hands Home Care Sponsors Girls Night Out Fundraiser

August Caregiver of the Month: Elon Nabatanzi

Assisting Hands Home Care in Schaumburg has a reputation of providing high quality and compassionate home care for seniors and we are proud to reward Elon for upholding our values. Read More: https://www.elderly-homecare.com/caregiver-of-the-month-elon-nabatanzi/

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Assisting Hands Participated in FEAR Hunger Project 2018

Assisting Hands Home Care in Schaumburg was one of around 100 Assisting Hands franchisees that participated in the Hunger Project at the annual Assisting Hands franchise conference in Nashville, TN in September. Assisting Hands Home Care hosted a Hunger Project event at this conference in which franchise owners, office staff, and their family members reached our goal of packaging 25,000 meals for senior citizens in… Read More »Assisting Hands Participated in FEAR Hunger Project 2018

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.

What to Consider When Looking for an In-Home Care Agency

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.