How Seniors Can Avoid Unhealthy Weight Gain

Seniors can approach their daily habits in new ways to combat the effects of unhealthy weight gain. There are two basic but significant paths to maintaining a healthy weight: exercise and proper nutrition. If an elderly individual requires any level of assistance with either exercise or nutrition, professional caregivers who specialize in assisting seniors in daily activities are available to compassionately step in and lend a hand.

October Caregiver of the Month: Lissette

This month’s Caregiver of the Month for the Schaumburg office goes to Lissette. Congratulations Lissette! About Lissette Lissette has been working as a caregiver for less than a year and although she may be new to caregiving, her natural caring nature allows her to fit right in. She became a caregiver because she loves meeting new people and loves the connections she makes with her… Read More »October Caregiver of the Month: Lissette

Assisting Hands Caregivers

What Is Professional Home Care?

There are many different types of home care, each of which has varying costs and may provide an elder with multiple levels of support. Your loved one may need one type of care or a combination, depending on their health concerns and the availability of other family members to assist them with day-to-day activities.

Live-in Caregivers

Aging-in-Place: How You Can Stay in Your Home Longer

Aging in place describes the desire to live in your own home in later life, as long as you are able. Remaining in your own home may involve social support and care services to help you live safely and independently. Ensuring your living environment has been adapted to your abilities — including necessary home modifications — is key to aging in place successfully.

Overnight Care

September Caregiver of the Month: Valerie

This month’s Caregiver of the Month for the Schaumburg/Park Ridge Assisting Hands Home Care office is Valerie. Congratulations to Valerie! About Valerie Valerie has 8 years of caregiving experience, and we are lucky enough to have 4 of those years. She became a caregiver because she truly enjoys working with the elderly and making sure they’re living peacefully at home. Valerie is highly ambitious and… Read More »September Caregiver of the Month: Valerie

August Caregiver of the Month: Martha

This month’s Caregiver of the Month for the Schaumburg/Park Ridge Assisting Hands Home Care office is Martha Hernandez. Martha has been with us for close to a year now, she is an outstanding caregiver from the moment she came on the team she has been a tremendous help to us here in the office and her clients. About Martha Martha has 5 years of caregiving… Read More »August Caregiver of the Month: Martha

Home Health Care in Schaumburg, IL

How Assisting Hands Home Care Can Help

Assisting Hands provides assistance with the activities of daily living – whether preparing a meal, assistance with bathing, or safety and fall protection – all in the privacy and comfort of your own home.
We tailor our services to fit your needs – whether it’s one morning a week, or around the clock. Services are available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
We customize our services to your needs and schedule!

July Caregiver of the Month: Morgan

This month’s Caregiver of the Month for the Schaumburg/Park Ridge Assisting Hands Home Care office is Morgan Bowman. Morgan has been with us for a little less than a year. Morgan has been working with the same client since she started working with us and has made a positive impact in her clients life. About Morgan Morgan has been a caregiver for 8 years now,… Read More »July Caregiver of the Month: Morgan

Alzheimer’s and dementia care

Questions to Ask When Hiring a Caregiver

If you decide on home care, there are several questions you should ask the home care agency to ensure your family and loved one remains safe, healthy and happy.

Alzheimer’s and dementia care

June Caregiver of the Month: Esther

This month’s Caregiver of the Month for the Schaumburg/Park Ridge Assisting Hands Home Care office is Esther Nuam. Esther has made a positive daily impact on her client that she has been working with. We have received nothing but great feedback about Esther in the last month specifically. She helped with any schedule conflicts and was ready to jump whenever her client had a need.… Read More »June Caregiver of the Month: Esther