home care

March Caregiver of the Month: Snezhana Slavov

Assisting Hands Home Care is proud to nominate Snezhana Slavov for the caregiver of the month; she is the best of the best. Snezhana is always willing to help our clients, going above and beyond her caregiver duties. Oftentimes clients will make a request for her to work with their loved ones. About Snezhana Snezhana is one of the most caring and reliable caregivers, never… Read More »March Caregiver of the Month: Snezhana Slavov

Alzheimer’s and dementia care

Assisting Hands Home Care Participates in Annual Health and Wellness Fair

Yesterday, on March 12th, Assisting Hands Home Care of Schaumburg participated in the 12th Annual Health and Wellness Fair with Friendship Village. Focus on Home Care The event focused on home care services for older adults. There were a lot of activities, including giveaways and raffles. The Health and Wellness Program was carefully developed with the sole purpose of promoting health and wellness for seniors.… Read More »Assisting Hands Home Care Participates in Annual Health and Wellness Fair

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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

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Dealing with Senior Relatives vs In-Home Care

Family members who notice a loved one struggling to stay independent at home often turn to in-home care. With the plentiful number of home health agencies in the U.S., the decision to hire a professional caregiver to support a senior relative is clear. The challenge, however, in welcoming a caregiver to work in a loved one’s home is the opposition a senior is likely to… Read More »Dealing with Senior Relatives vs In-Home Care

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How In-Home Care Helps Seniors with Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia

Every 65 seconds in the United States, a person develops Alzheimer’s disease. A staggering statistic, dementia-related conditions like Alzheimer’s disease are prevalent. In fact, as of 2018, in the US, 5.7 million people live with Alzheimer’s disease. About Alzheimer’s Disease Given the stark reality of the pervasiveness of Alzheimer’s disease in society, caregivers are increasingly invaluable. In the US, family caregivers provide an estimated 18.4… Read More »How In-Home Care Helps Seniors with Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia

How In-Home Care Helps Seniors with Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia

Every 65 seconds in the United States, a person develops Alzheimer’s disease. A staggering statistic, dementia-related conditions like Alzheimer’s disease are prevalent. In fact, as of 2018, in the US, 5.7 million people live with Alzheimer’s disease. About Alzheimer’s Disease Given the stark reality of the pervasiveness of Alzheimer’s disease in society, caregivers are increasingly invaluable. In the US, family caregivers provide an estimated 18.4… Read More »How In-Home Care Helps Seniors with Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia

August Caregiver of the Month: Elon Nabatanzi

Assisting Hands Home Care in Schaumburg has a reputation of providing high quality and compassionate home care for seniors and we are proud to reward Elon for upholding our values. Read More: https://www.elderly-homecare.com/caregiver-of-the-month-elon-nabatanzi/ Daniela MomtchevaAbout Daniela Momtcheva Daniela earned her master’s degree in electronic engineering with a pedagogical specialty from the Technical University in Sofia, Bulgaria. She later went on to study at D.A. Tsenov Academy… Read More »August Caregiver of the Month: Elon Nabatanzi

How to Choose a Home Care Service Provider

Sometimes getting your elderly relatives to agree to seek out home care can be difficult, but once they have agreed, it is time to look for a home care service provider.  There are many home care companies out there that offer elderly care, but it is important to know how to find a reputable care provider.  Here, we outline some considerations you must take into account when looking for a home care service provider to ensure that you choose a good provider the first time.