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Health Care Keeps Going During the Holidays

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

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!

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4 Wellness Tips for Staying Healthy

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

Post-Pandemic COVID Safety Tips

As states in the United States seem to be slowly opening back up, it’s important to remember that chances are COVID-19 is here to stay for the near future. While we cannot wait to not have to stay at home all the time, it is important to continue these prevention measures from the CDC to prevent further breakouts: Wash your hands frequently-preferably for 20 seconds… Read More »Post-Pandemic COVID Safety Tips

Media Consumption Tips Regarding The Pandemic

Let’s face it, COVID-19 has us all stressed out. It is an unprecedented time and with that comes a lot of beliefs, hypotheses, and even political debates regarding covid-19 in the media and on social media platforms. Not only that but it is also an evolving disease that has new developments daily on what we should and should not be doing. Finding a balance between… Read More »Media Consumption Tips Regarding The Pandemic

5 Food Storage Tips and Tricks

As many people try to stay home as much as possible during these strange times we are often met with the challenge of not going to the grocery store as frequently as before, which leaves the dilemma of making food and especially produce last as long as possible. Here are a few food storage tips and tricks to help: Utilize your freezer! Take any fresh… Read More »5 Food Storage Tips and Tricks

COVID-19 / Coronavirus Update

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

Caregiver Coffee Talk

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

5 Best Tips for Long Distance Caregiving

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

Assisting Hands Home Care in Schaumburg Wins 2020 Best of Home Care Provider of Choice Award

On February 4th, 2020, Assisting Hands Home Care in Schaumburg was excited and proud to accept the 2020 Best of Home Care – Provider of Choice Award. With a team full of dedicated, compassionate caregivers, we are so thankful to have them with us as they are not only trained and licensed, but truly care about our clients and their happiness. About the 2020 Best… Read More »Assisting Hands Home Care in Schaumburg Wins 2020 Best of Home Care Provider of Choice Award