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…
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…
by Assisting Hands Main Office For your body and mind, senior-friendly ways to enjoy summer await. With longer days of more sunlight and beautiful flora in full bloom, now is the time to get outside and enjoy all that this season offers. There are many ways for you or your loved one to experience summer’s bounty of warmth and sunlight…
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…
