home care

July Caregiver of the Month: Jasmine Rico

Assisting Hands Home Care Schaumburg would like to congratulate our Caregiver of the Month, Jasmine Rico. Assisting Hands Home Care Schaumburg has a reputation of providing high quality and compassionate home care for seniors and we are proud to reward Jasmine Rico for upholding our values.

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What is Home Care: Pros and Cons of Different Types of Home Care

Most senior citizens are aware of what home care is, but they may consciously refuse to admit that they need it themselves.  If your elderly relatives are refusing home care, you must talk to them about it in a way that does not make them feel inadequate.  Once your senior relatives have decided to go with home care services, you and your loved ones need to decide what type of home care is needed.  It is important to understand what types of home care services are available in order to pick the one that best fits the needs of your loved ones.

Difference Between Home Health Care & Non-Medical Home Care Services

When it’s time to hire some type of senior care service, it’s important to decide in advance what kind of help your loved one needs. There are many elderly care services available that help them age in place for as long as possible or avoid moving into an assisted living facility. The two categories of care services are non-medical home care and home health care.… Read More »Difference Between Home Health Care & Non-Medical Home Care Services

5 Home Care Myths Busted

There are so many myths and misconceptions when it comes to home care services and providers that we feel it is important to address these myths. Below we address some of the main myths about home care to show that it is a valuable service and not some kind of hoax. With baby boomers retiring at a rate of about 10,000 people per day and… Read More »5 Home Care Myths Busted

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.

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.

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.

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.