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Assisting Hands Schaumburg Celebrates Christmas with Their Caregivers

The caregivers and staff of Assisting Hands Home Care in Schaumburg recently celebrated Christmas together with a party at our office in Schaumburg, IL. Our holiday party was a great, fun way to bring our staff together and enjoy each other’s company while celebrating the holiday season. Our Staff is Family The holidays are a time for family and friends to celebrate together and at… Read More »Assisting Hands Schaumburg Celebrates Christmas with Their Caregivers

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Dealing with Senior Relatives vs In-Home Care

Family members who notice a loved one struggling to stay independent at home often turn to in-home care. With the plentiful number of home health agencies in the U.S., the decision to hire a professional caregiver to support a senior relative is clear. The challenge, however, in welcoming a caregiver to work in a loved one’s home is the opposition a senior is likely to… Read More »Dealing with Senior Relatives vs In-Home Care

Assisting Hands Schaumburg Sponsors Christmas Party for the Barn Schaumburg Senior Center

Assisting Hands Home Care in Schaumburg is not only dedicated to providing effective home care services for senior citizens, but also to helping seniors in our local community.  Last month, Assisting Hands Home Care helped sponsor the Happy Healthy Holiday Expo.  The event took place on December 14th at the Barn Senior Center in Schaumburg, IL. About the Event The all-day event that included exercise… Read More »Assisting Hands Schaumburg Sponsors Christmas Party for the Barn Schaumburg Senior Center

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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

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

November – National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month

November has been established as National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month in an attempt to bring attention and support to the millions of people dealing with the illness, raise better understanding of the problem, and promote prevention efforts.

How to Care for an Alzheimer’s Patient

Our Quality Caregivers are trained to adapt to the changing needs of the patient because no two people experience Alzheimer’s disease in the same way. As a result, there’s no one approach to caregiving. Our main goal is to improve quality of life for both the patient and the family.