caregivers

Health Care Keeps Going During the Holidays

This blog is just a reminder to thank a health care worker, especially during the Holidays! Health Care is one of the few professions that keeps going during the Holidays. We are there for your loved ones. We spend the day away from our families, so your family member can be taken care of. Dedication of Health Care Workers Our home health care workers dedication… Read More »Health Care Keeps Going During the Holidays

Assisting Hands Park Ridge October Caregiver of the Month: Ashanti

Please join us in congratulating our latest caregiver of the month for Park Ridge, Ashanti! Ashanti has been a caregiver since 2018 and loves what she does. She originally became a caregiver through inspiration by her mother’s work as a home health aide. About Ashanti Ashanti loves being a caregiver because of the opportunities to connect with her clients and make their day. In her… Read More »Assisting Hands Park Ridge October Caregiver of the Month: Ashanti

Holiday Party at Assisting Hands Home Care

On December 19th, Assisting Hands Home Care had our Annual Holiday Party for each of our employees – CNA’s, caregivers, and office staff. While we did not have a full attendance as some were attending to our clients, it was an amazing night to celebrate another year of service together in our community and show our appreciation of our employees. In a holiday atmosphere, we… Read More »Holiday Party at Assisting Hands Home Care

December Caregiver of the Month: Leilah

Our Caregiver of the month for December is Leilah!!! Leilah has been with Assisting Hands Home Care since June and has already become one of our most dedicated and hard-working caregivers. About Leilah In Leilah’s free time, she enjoys dancing and gardening with friends and family. Leilah has a kind heart and is always ready to help when needed. Her clients compliment her on her… Read More »December Caregiver of the Month: Leilah

Assisting Hands Home Care Now Offers Medical Coverage for Caregivers

Being in the healthcare industry, Assisting Hands Home Care understands the rising costs of care. So we are proud to sign with Aflac, offering basic medical coverage for our caregivers. This type of coverage is unique in that it doesn’t pay medical professionals directly; it pays cash directly to the policy holder. About the Medical Coverage with Aflac One of the many benefits of Aflac… Read More »Assisting Hands Home Care Now Offers Medical Coverage for Caregivers

CE Class at AMITA Health St. Alexius Medical Center

On August 15th, Assisting Hands Home Care in Schaumburg was proud to host a CE class at AMITA Health St. Alexius Medical Center in Hoffman Estates. During this class of Aspects of Ethics for Discharge Planning, we focused on the topic of Who Needs a Caregiver, among others related to the industry. About the CE Class During the CE class, we reviewed NASW Code of… Read More »CE Class at AMITA Health St. Alexius Medical Center

Overnight Care

8 Benefits of Audiobooks for Seniors

Books have been around for at least 2,000 years. The written word never ceases to inform and entertain. Audiobooks, on the other hand, emerged in 1935, and were originally intended to be listened to by the blind and those with partial sight. Today, people of all ages, walks of life and capabilities listen to audiobooks for the same reasons people read. Seniors benefit immensely from… Read More »8 Benefits of Audiobooks for Seniors

8 Benefits of Audiobooks for Seniors

Books have been around for at least 2,000 years. The written word never ceases to inform and entertain. Audiobooks, on the other hand, emerged in 1935, and were originally intended to be listened to by the blind and those with partial sight. Today, people of all ages, walks of life and capabilities listen to audiobooks for the same reasons people read. Seniors benefit immensely from… Read More »8 Benefits of Audiobooks for Seniors

Alzheimer’s and dementia care

Assisting Hands Schaumburg Caregiver of the Month – Crystal M. Angelilli-Bauler

Assisting Hands Schaumburg would like to congratulate our November 2017 caregiver of the month, Crystal M. Angelilli-Bauler.  Crystal has shown outstanding commitment to providing compassionate care and companionship to our clients and she never hesitates to go the extra mile to ensure her client’s comfort and safety.