Senior Care

How to Prepare Your Senior Relatives for the Autumn Season

Dazzling shows of autumnal leaves grace the tree lined horizons, creating breathtaking views. Along with the brilliant display of colorful leaves comes a biting chill in the air. As summer exits, fall starts, bringing with it seasonal hazards to which every senior should give their careful attention. The loved one in your life can best prepare for the cooler months ahead by heeding the following… Read More »How to Prepare Your Senior Relatives for the Autumn Season

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How to Get Your Elderly Parents to Consider Home Care

The National Center for Health Statistics reports that as recently as 2009, one in five seniors in the US aged 75 and older requires support in completing the basic tasks of daily living, such as grocery shopping, managing medications and maintaining the cleanliness of the home. As the baby boomer generation continues to age, that number has risen sharply. The Need for Home Care In… Read More »How to Get Your Elderly Parents to Consider Home Care

When it’s Time to Call a Caregiver for Your Aging Parent

You might suspect that your elderly parent needs help at home with activities of daily living, but how will you know for sure?  How do you bring up the question of home care with your parents without offending or irritating them?

Senior Living Facility vs In-Home Care

It is inevitable that as people reach their golden years, they will no longer be able to take care of themselves the way they used to.  Whether it is because of limited mobility, chronic disease, or cognitive issues, many seniors need some type of assistance in their day to day lives. The level of care and assistance that seniors need will vary by case, of… Read More »Senior Living Facility vs In-Home Care

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.

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.

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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.

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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!

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.