January Caregiver of the Month: Maria

Congratulations to Maria for being this month’s Caregiver of the Month for the Assisting Hands Schaumburg office! About Maria Maria has been a caregiver for over 16 years. She loves helping the elderly and making a difference in the community. She was taking care of her parents in law and that’s how she decided to become a caregiver. She loves cooking, gardening and spending some… Read More »January Caregiver of the Month: Maria

How to Ease Hospital-to-Home Transitions

The transition from the hospital setting to the familiarity of home can be effectively managed to reduce the chances of re-hospitalization. As a family caregiver, this period of time may be challenging. Fortunately, the transition back to the comforts of home from the stress of the hospital can be a smooth one when you carefully tend to these important factors.

Happy Holidays from the Team

Blessings to you as we celebrate this joyous holiday season. May your home be filled with love, hope, and peace.
Thank you to the ladies that joined us for the 2022 holiday party. We appreciate you, Thank you for all your hard work. Wishing you a Happy Holidays from the Assisting Hands Home Care Schaumburg/Park Ridge team!

December Caregiver of the Month: Martha

This month’s Caregiver of the Month for the Schaumburg Assisting Hands Home Care is Martha Hernandez for the second time this year. WOW CONGRATULATIONS!! About Martha 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. Martha has 23 years of caregiving/CNA experience. She became… Read More »December Caregiver of the Month: Martha

November Caregiver of the Month: Lidia

This month’s Caregiver of the Month for the Park Ridge Assisting Hands Home Care office is Lidia Olivares. Congratulations Lidia! About Lidia Although Lidia has only been working with us for just a few months she has been caregiving for what it feels like all her life, but professionally it’s been about 3 years. She became a caregiver because at the end of every shift… Read More »November Caregiver of the Month: Lidia

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