On Monday, May 30, 2022, we will be honoring our Veterans as we celebrate Memorial Day. This day was originally called Decoration Day which dates to the early tradition of decorating graves with flowers, wreaths, and flags. On this day we remember and honor all those soldiers who have died serving our great country. The act of serving our country…
Keeping in the spirit of focusing on you, we turn to an activity of being mindful. So, what does that mean? Being mindful means maintaining a moment-by-moment awareness of your thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and surrounding environments including sounds and smells. Being able to tune in with everything around you and immersing yourself to become one with the environment. Awareness…
Remaining at home with the assistance of a caregiver is preferred for many seniors. This is also the case for those who need some assistance, but wish to remain independent. To find the right caregiver, most turn to a full-service home care agency like Assisting Hands. Assisting Hands screens, hires, and trains its employees. Some families believe they will save…
Did you know gardening is a fun family activity that can lower your blood pressure? Since May is Stroke Awareness Month, now’s a great time to learn about the many health benefits of gardening. Planting flowers, herbs, and vegetables around your house and/or community garden can give you fresh-cut bouquets and fresh fruits and vegetables all summer long. More importantly,…
For every family, there will come a time when they are faced with the difficult decision of what type of care is best for their elderly family member. There are many options to consider such as assisted living facilities, nursing homes, retirement communities, adult daycare, and in-home senior care. All can be very beneficial for their own reasons, however, if…
