Honoring Our Veterans - Supply Drive

Honoring Our Veterans – Supply Drive

In recognition of Veterans Day, we have joined forces with the Midwest Shelter and Glenstar for Homeless Veterans to support a supply drive. The dedicated team at Assisting Hands is on a mission to gather crucial items to offer a helping hand to veterans facing hardships, ensuring they are met with the care and respect they have rightfully earned.

October Caregiver of the Month: Kay

October Caregiver of the Month: Kay

Congratulations and thank you Kay for all you do for all of our clients, Celebrating you for being October’s caregiver of the month for the Schaumburg area. May you be proud of the person you are and the difference you make.

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Navigating the Complexities of Home Care Funding (Part 2)

Funding for in-home care can be complex and varies depending on individual circumstances and available resources. There are different types of home care and funding options available to older adults in Illinois, learn how to navigate the complexities of who pays for care.

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Know your Financial Options for Home Health Care (Part 1)

It is important to understand that while physician care is critical, seniors need continued supervision at home, especially if family caregivers can’t always be present. Learn more about home healthcare (medical) vs in home care (caregiver), who makes home care decisions, does insurance pay for caregivers & more…

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Hair Care Tips for Thick, Healthy Hair After 50

Several age-related changes take place as seniors grow older. Muscles lose strength, vision becomes poorer—and hair becomes thinner. Maintaining a lustrous mane after 50 requires knowledge of certain hair care tips and tools. Here’s how seniors can revitalize their silvery locks. How does hair change with age? Hair consists of protein; each strand has a lifespan of about two to seven years. But as seniors… Read More »Hair Care Tips for Thick, Healthy Hair After 50

Caregiver of the Month September 2024 Danielle

September Caregiver of the Month: Danielle

Danielle has been a caregiver for 8 years now, starting with taking care of family which led her into her career in health care. Danielle’s goal as a caregiver is to find a way to keep her clients active and make their day a little better by laughing and enjoying the few hours she has with them. Danielle recently started her CNA classes and is looking into furthering her education.

Lissette Caregiver of the Month August 2024 Edited

August Caregiver of the Month: Lissette

Lissette has been working with us for about 2 years now and has shown tremendous care and compassion to all the clients she works with. She started caregiving to help others and do something that truly makes a difference in the community. She enjoys listening to the clients stories and the life advice they have to share.

How to Help Seniors Who Forget to Take Their Medication

How to Help Seniors Who Forget to Take Their Medication

Seniors often take one or multiple prescription medications to help them ward off symptoms of disease and manage a condition. But forgetting to take these critical drugs is a common issue that affects their health. Here’s how caregivers can help their aging loved ones take their medications on schedule. Nearly 90 percent of older adults take at least one prescription medication and about 80 percent… Read More »How to Help Seniors Who Forget to Take Their Medication

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Who Can Benefit from VA Home Care

Home care services offer veterans the personalized assistance necessary to preserve their independence, dignity, and quality of life. Understanding how these services can benefit veterans and their families, is essential for ensuring that those who have served our county receive the care and respect they deserve.

Veterans Home Care Services in Illinois

Eligibility and How to Apply for VA Care in Illinois

Veterans and spouses of veterans who are eligible for benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) can put these benefits towards the cost of home care. In this guide, we explain the eligibility requirements for veterans and the spouses of veterans to receive VA benefits, as well as the application process to get these benefits.  The Aid and Attendance benefits can provide up to $2200 per month that can be put towards the cost of home care.