Honoree Donna: October Caregiver of the Month Assisting Hands Rockford is so proud to honor Donna as October Caregiver of the Month. Donna came to us with lots of experience. She has worked as a caregiver, office personal and a private duty caregiver in her spare time. She is such a hard-working person and is always willing to lend a…
Rockford Education is Key for In-Home Healthcare Options Jennifer Dexter brings years of professional experience to Assisting Hands Rockford, providing non-medical in-home healthcare in the privacy of a client’s home or Assisted Living Facility. In-home care is provided 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including overnight care. She continues to educate the community– as education is key when…
by Chloe McGrath This Veteran’s Day we’d like to say thank you all for your service! On November 11, 2022 it will be 68 years since “Veterans” Day was established by legislation, making it a legal holiday. Veterans Day tributes all those, living or dead, who have defended our Nation for any period, in any branch of the military, in…
On November 1, 2022, Assisting Hands Rockford was honored to attend as guest speakers at the Vietnam2now membership meeting in Rockford, IL, as meeting and educating Veterans in the community is what we do. It was a well-attended meeting with Veterans from Rockford and surrounding areas as well as some Veteran’s from DeKalb, another area we serve. They had asked…
Breast Cancer Awareness Month by Chloe McGrath This October we are focusing on breast cancer in honor and support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is an invasive, widespread disease primarily affecting women 50 years of age or older, however it can also affect males and young adults, so it is important for both women and men to recognize…
Honoree Valerie: August Caregiver of the Month Assisting Hands Rockford is proud to honor Valerie (Val) our August caregiver of the month. Val comes to us with an abundance of credentials, which are so impressive. She works hard at everything she does and goes above and beyond whenever she can. Val works full-time at a hospital in McHenry as a…
by Chloe McGrath It’s Fall Prevention Awareness Month, so we wanted to share on this very important topic. When was the last time you lost your balance and fell? You may not recall or perhaps didn’t give it much thought. While falling may be insignificant for some, it is a major health concern for older adults aged 65 and older….
by Chloe McGrath In honor of National Immunization Awareness Month in August, we wanted to share about the most effective and wildly used health intervention– immunization. Over the past 50 years, immunizations have avoided many diseases, minimized disease transmission, and saved more than a billion lives in the United States. Vaccines are the simplest and safest forms of preventative treatment,…
Respite Care: Care for the Caregiver Caregiving can lead to physical and emotional exhaustion by Chloe McGrath Having trouble caring for your elderly loved ones? Do you feel increasingly stressed, guilty, and physically and emotionally exhausted? It is okay to reach out for help if you are feeling overwhelmed. While our seniors want to live at home, there are health…
by Chloe McGrath What You Should Know About Pneumonia Did you know pneumonia can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or even fungi? Pneumonia is a serious infection of the lung and it can be extremely dangerous for the elderly, so here’s what you should you know about it. As they age, seniors are more susceptible to pneumonia due to weakened…
