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…
Introducing Our Honoree, Smith Who Is Empathetic, Responsible and Accountable As an in home care agency, our goal is to be able to provide our clients the best care and we are proud to be introducing our July Caregiver of the Month. Our caregivers are compassionate, empathetic, responsible, and accountable. This month’s caregiver of the month embodies all these qualities…
Assisting Hands Rockford Caregiver Nominated for Prestigious Award Emily, one of our caregivers at Assisting Hands Rockford, was chosen as the July nominee for the Above the Best, a prestigious companywide award. This national award invites 90 Assisting Hands® offices across the country to submit nominees, with one award recipient named at the end of the year. The Assisting Hands…
by Chloe McGrath Some may have a Vitamin C deficiency, so this month we share why Vitamin C is important for the elders. Eating fresh fruits and vegetables can help support the immune system and fight off infections! Seniors and Vitamin C Vitamin C is something our body needs to stay healthy and can be found naturally in the foods…
Personal care and companion services at home for seniors and veterans give families peace of mind and security, knowing that their loved one is not alone while at home. The phrase, “home is where the heart is” rings true for many people. Home is where they have built a lifetime of memories, including their fondest memories, and this is where…
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– sending them to live in a facility or choosing home instead with in home care. There are many options to consider such as assisted living facilities, nursing homes, retirement communities, adult daycare,…
Introducing Our Honoree Lindsay Who Gives Compassionate Senior Care Here at Assisting Hands Rockford, we always say you must be born a caregiver, so we have selected Lindsay to be our June Caregiver of the month because she embodies what this truly means. Offering compassionate senior care, Lindsay is selfless, always putting her client and co-workers first. She is always…
ASSISTING HANDS ROCKFORD SHARES ON ENGAGING WITH THE ROCKFORD COMMUNITY The main reason we do what we do is that we love helping people through caregiving and outreach, and by engaging with the Rockford community in a variety of ways we are doing just that. We want to make an impact in Rockford and surrounding areas, so one way we…
Paulina Sihakom, Co-Founder, Shares on How Assisting Hands Rockford is Giving Back to the Community As Featured In Glancer Magazine, July 2022 As a result of Assisting Hands owner Paulina Sihakom’s engagement and volunteerism, she was recognized in 2014 as one of the “20 People You Should Know” by the Rockford Chamber Of Commerce. A community member since 1984, Paulina,…
As we continue to share the importance of finding affordable & compassionate care services for seniors & veterans at home, so that they may remain independent, we wanted to share our mission with you. Our mission at Assisting Hands Rockford is to offer our clients personalized non-medical support services in their homes, assisting the elderly, disabled, and others so they…
