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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.
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.
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!
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.
Please join us in saying Happy Birthday to one of the nicest gentlemen we have had the pleasure of taking care of. Out of privacy for this gentleman, we will not release his name and will instead use the name Robert. He is optimistic, friendly and respectful to all, especially our caregivers. Happy Birthday Robert! He also loves to spend time outside in his beautiful… Read More »Celebrating a Special Someone’s Birthday!
Humans are social creatures, which means we thrive in group settings and instinctively look after one another. This human trait makes isolation and social distancing difficult for many people since our mental health is so closely tied to our interactions with others. Senior citizens in particular have been struggling to fill their time because they are not as fulfilled by modern technology as younger generations.… Read More »6 Activities for Seniors in Isolation
Maintaining weight and physical health is already difficult with a gym membership let alone during a pandemic when all our favorite recreational places are closed. With that in mind, here a few exercise tips to help maintain your physical health during this pandemic: Start slow. Try to keep up with 3 days a week to focus on your fitness. Pick up yoga. It is a… Read More »Senior Exercise Tips During the Pandemic
As we are yet again starting a new week, we encourage you to do something that makes you happy and encourages your inner peace. Take a nice sunset walk, have a spa day, video chat with friends, paint outside, practice yoga. By taking care of ourselves we can then help to take care of others and make a big difference in someone’s life. Have a… Read More »This Week’s Challenge: Self-Care
As we are faced with another month of social distancing many grocery store chains are offering more options for pick and delivery now more than ever. Grocery stores while once a friendly place, now seem to be a place to stay away from unless necessary. Below you will find resources for stores that are currently offering pick up or delivery services for little to no… Read More »Grocery Store Pick Up and Delivery Options
Caring for a loved one who lives at least an hour away is considered long distance caregiving. Providing long distance care is accessible to anyone, no matter their age, income level or employment status. Successful long-distance care can be accomplished with the following helpful tips. How Long Distance Care Can Help Despite seeming like an insurmountable challenge, a long-distance caregiver can accomplish a lot from… Read More »5 Best Tips for Long Distance Caregiving
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Your staff were dependable, trustworthy, and kind hearted…I am an only child and was able to sleep and not worry… Thank you so much for everything you have done!
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Assisting Hands caregivers are trained and professional.
They make a difference because they have
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Our family has had various questions about the best way to care for my mother-in-law and Assisting Hands has been wonderful in answering these questions and helping us.
