Senior Care

Tips to Best Care for Elderly Loved Ones with Chronic Conditions

A diagnosis of a chronic illness is a devastating event for a senior and their loved ones. Since many chronic conditions are progressive, the older adult may eventually need help with the activities of daily living. Use these 10 tips to best care for the elderly living with chronic ailments. How is a chronic condition defined? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines chronic… Read More »Tips to Best Care for Elderly Loved Ones with Chronic Conditions

Skin Care Tips for Adults Over 60

As we grow older, our skin tends to become dry and irritated, a common occurrence in our 60s and 70s. This could be attributed to the thinning of the skin and its increased water loss. Factors such as medication and underlying health issues may also play a role. Nevertheless, by nurturing your skin, you can enhance its texture and appearance. Making lifestyle adjustments and taking… Read More »Skin Care Tips for Adults Over 60

How to Cheer Up Your Senior Loved Ones

In the midst of America’s growing elderly population, where retirement should bring joy, over two million individuals aged 65 and older are facing a tough challenge: depression. This issue often connects with another silent problem—social isolation, a growing worry affecting the well-being of our elderly loved ones. To tackle these issues holistically, we need to focus on elder care. It’s not just about managing physical… Read More »How to Cheer Up Your Senior Loved Ones

Celebrating a Special Someone’s Birthday!

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!

Senior Exercise Tips During the Pandemic

Maintaining weight and physical health is already difficult with a gym membership let alone during a pandemic when all our favorite recreational places are closed. With that in mind, here a few exercise tips to help maintain your physical health during this pandemic: Start slow. Try to keep up with 3 days a week to focus on your fitness. Pick up yoga. It is a… Read More »Senior Exercise Tips During the Pandemic

This Week’s Challenge: Self-Care

As we are yet again starting a new week, we encourage you to do something that makes you happy and encourages your inner peace. Take a nice sunset walk, have a spa day, video chat with friends, paint outside, practice yoga.  By taking care of ourselves we can then help to take care of others and make a big difference in someone’s life. Have a… Read More »This Week’s Challenge: Self-Care

Grocery Store Pick Up and Delivery Options

As we are faced with another month of social distancing many grocery store chains are offering more options for pick and delivery now more than ever. Grocery stores while once a friendly place, now seem to be a place to stay away from unless necessary. Below you will find resources for stores that are currently offering pick up or delivery services for little to no… Read More »Grocery Store Pick Up and Delivery Options

5 Best Tips for Long Distance Caregiving

[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

Celebrating Clients’ Birthdays with Our Caregivers

Maria Brazier is an amazing woman. She first came from England as a retired nurse and began with the Schaumburg branch of Assisting Hands Home Care as a live-in caregiver. She said, “I did not realize that there are so many elderly people living alone and lonely with no one to look after them regularly or at all.” Maria loved working as a nurse and… Read More »Celebrating Clients’ Birthdays with Our Caregivers

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