Home Care

Senior Living Facility vs In-Home Care

There is no right or wrong answer when it comes to choosing a nursing home or working with a home care agency.  The choice should be made based on the specific care needs of your loved ones, the type of care they desire, and the financial investment it will take.  This guide explains the advantages and disadvantages of receiving care in a nursing home or assisted living facility and receiving care at home to help you and your family make this important decision.

March Caregiver of the Month: Robin

Help us congratulate Robin for being March Caregiver of the month for the Schaumburg/Park Ridge office. CONGRATULATIONS ROBIN!! About Robin Robin has been working with the same client since she started working with us just a few months ago and her client absolutely loves her, she is always willing to help and does it with a big and bright smile. Robin has 5 years of… Read More »March Caregiver of the Month: Robin

Assisting Hands Caregivers

How to Take Care of a Cancer Patient at Home

Family members play a key role in caring for a cancer patient but there are several things to keep in mind to make in home care more effective and less stressful for everyone involved. By taking advantage of available resources and asking for help, it doesn’t have to be an overwhelming challenge.

February Caregiver of the Month: Yolanda

Congratulations to Yolanda for being February’s Caregiver of the month for the Assisting Hands Schaumburg office! About Yolanda Outside of work Yolanda likes to go on nature walks and be with her family. Yolanda has been working with us for a little over a year now and has been a tremendous help to all of her clients. She became a caregiver because she realized she… Read More »February Caregiver of the Month: Yolanda

Senior activities

8 Valentine’s Day Activities for Senior Citizens

Valentine’s Day is about love and happiness, all the more special when love has endured for decades. Senior couples that have spent their lives together have the most reason to celebrate this day as a commemoration of their ongoing commitment, lasting care, and constant support – in good times and bad times alike. It’s the perfect opportunity for them to remind each other how much… Read More »8 Valentine’s Day Activities for Senior Citizens

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