Assisting Hands Rockford, and how it can benefit families with senior citizens and veterans during the winter months. The Importance of Home Healthcare for Seniors and Veterans Comfort and Familiarity: For many seniors and veterans, leaving their homes and entering a care facility can be overwhelming. Home healthcare allows them to receive personalized care and assistance, so they don’t have…
The holiday season is a time of joy and celebration, but it’s also a time when flu and cold viruses tend to spread rapidly, so we are sharing about the importance of staying healthy during the holiday season with essential tips for seniors over 60. For seniors over 60, staying healthy during this time is crucial. With age, the immune…
In observance of Veteran’s Day this past weekend, it is important to thank those who have served in the military so we’re sharing unique ways to honor Veterans all month long in observance of Veteran’s Day. This special holiday honors the many brave men and women who have dedicated their life to protecting our freedoms and defending our country with…
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 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…
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…
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,…
