senior care

Tips to Best Care for Elderly Loved Ones with Chronic Conditions

A diagnosis of a chronic illness is a devastating event for a senior and their loved ones. Since many chronic conditions are progressive, the older adult may eventually need help with the activities of daily living. Use these 10 tips to best care for the elderly living with chronic ailments. How is a chronic condition defined? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines chronic… Read More »Tips to Best Care for Elderly Loved Ones with Chronic Conditions

Skin Care Tips for Adults Over 60

As we grow older, our skin tends to become dry and irritated, a common occurrence in our 60s and 70s. This could be attributed to the thinning of the skin and its increased water loss. Factors such as medication and underlying health issues may also play a role. Nevertheless, by nurturing your skin, you can enhance its texture and appearance. Making lifestyle adjustments and taking… Read More »Skin Care Tips for Adults Over 60

How to Cheer Up Your Senior Loved Ones

In the midst of America’s growing elderly population, where retirement should bring joy, over two million individuals aged 65 and older are facing a tough challenge: depression. This issue often connects with another silent problem—social isolation, a growing worry affecting the well-being of our elderly loved ones. To tackle these issues holistically, we need to focus on elder care. It’s not just about managing physical… Read More »How to Cheer Up Your Senior Loved Ones

8 Valentine’s Day Activities for Senior Citizens

Valentine’s Day is about love and happiness, all the more special when love has endured for decades. Senior couples that have spent their lives together have the most reason to celebrate this day as a commemoration of their ongoing commitment, lasting care, and constant support – in good times and bad times alike. It’s the perfect opportunity for them to remind each other how much… Read More »8 Valentine’s Day Activities for Senior Citizens

Assisting Hands Schaumburg December Caregiver of the Month: Kimberly

Kimberly has been a caregiver for 6 years and is very dedicated to her clients.  She is a wonderful person and all the clients, as well as Assisting Hands Home Care, love her. Multiple people have described her as “The Best of the Best” and that she goes “above and beyond their expectations.” About Kimberly As soon as our clients speak with Kim, they will… Read More »Assisting Hands Schaumburg December Caregiver of the Month: Kimberly

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Assisting Hands Park Ridge December Caregiver of the Month: Ela

Elzbieta Kosinska also goes by “Ela” has been a caregiver for about 7 years and is our caregiver of the month for Assisting Hands Park Ridge! She is an outstanding employee that works hard for Assisting Hands Home Care and makes all her decisions in a way that positively impact our company. She is always willing to go above and beyond her duties as she… Read More »Assisting Hands Park Ridge December Caregiver of the Month: Ela

Celebrating a Special Someone’s Birthday!

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!

4 Wellness Tips for Staying Healthy

As the pandemic carries on it becomes more and more clear that we must focus on our overall wellness to remain happy and healthy. Here we have collected four tips to help you maintain your wellness: 1. Eating nutritious food While this may be obvious it is an important part of your overall wellness. Without proper nutrition our bodies will not feel our best and… Read More »4 Wellness Tips for Staying Healthy

How Assisting Hands of Schaumburg Creates the Perfect Match Between Clients and Caregivers

Finding a caregiver who is a perfect fit for our clients is a top priority at Assisting Hands of Schaumburg, to ensure a lasting relationship that is not only beneficial but also rewarding. We first interview the future client and their family regarding their interests and hobbies. We’ll talk about each of the following: Medical needs Client’s physical ability Client’s home environment Frequency of services… Read More »How Assisting Hands of Schaumburg Creates the Perfect Match Between Clients and Caregivers

6 Activities for Seniors in Isolation

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