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,…
by Jen Dexter, Owner/Administrator In Home Care for Veterans: Care for Our Heroes It’s our time to give back to our Veteran Community by providing in home care for veterans: care for our heroes, so that they can feel taken care of What does it mean for our agency to be able to care for our heroes? It is the…
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…
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…
by Valerie DePaul, PCT IMPORTANT HOME OXYGEN DO’S AND DON’TS Oxygen tanks and concentrators CAN explode when they become over heated if not stored properly or used properly or if they become damaged so we are sharing important home oxygen do’s and don’ts. It is very important to fully read and follow these instructions for the safety of the patient,…
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…
