Thanksgiving is often described as a warm, cozy holiday—home-cooked meals, laughter around the table, and time with the people we love most. But if you’re caring for a veteran at home, the holidays can feel very different. Instead of rest, you may feel: Tired from doing “all the things” Worried about your loved one’s safety Guilty for wishing you had…
Thanksgiving is a season of gratitude—gathering around the table, sharing stories, and remembering the people who sacrificed so much for our freedoms. Here at Assisting Hands Home Care in Davis & Weber Counties, we are especially thankful for our local veterans and their families. For many veterans, “thankful” also means being able to stay safely in the place they love…
For many older adults, moving into an independent living community is the best of both worlds: freedom, friends, and fun—without the burden of home maintenance. But as time goes on, even the most independent seniors sometimes need just a little extra support to stay safe, confident, and comfortable in their own apartment. That’s where in-home care inside independent living communities…
Last night our Assisting Hands Home Care – Davis & Weber Counties team had the privilege of attending The Purple Tie Foundation Education Series in Ogden, featuring guest educator Rhett Wimmer, LNHA, CDP, PAC-CIC/T. The evening focused on Alzheimer’s disease, dementia prevention, and practical ways to support families already walking this journey. Events like this are exactly why we love…
When I first met this client, she was struggling. She had lost a significant amount of weight from not eating well. Most days, breakfast was nothing more than a few crackers and some coffee. She didn’t have much appetite. Eating felt like a chore, and she certainly didn’t have the energy or motivation to cook something more. Her health—and her…
For many older adults, moving into an independent living community is a wonderful step. There are new friends, engaging activities, and the peace of mind that comes from living in a safe, supportive environment. But “independent” doesn’t have to mean “doing everything alone.” As health and mobility change, even the most active seniors may start to need a little help…
This Veterans Day, we’re shining a light on someone who serves year-round: our in-house VA advocate, an Air Force veteran dedicated to helping local veterans and their families understand, access, and use VA home-care benefits. Because he has worn the uniform and navigated the system himself, he brings a rare mix of lived experience, empathy, and practical know-how to every…
On Veterans Day—and every day—we’re proud to serve those who served. As a veteran-owned, locally operated home care agency based in Northern Utah, our mission is simple: deliver dependable, compassionate in-home support and make it easier for veterans and their families to access and use VA benefits for care at home. At Assisting Hands Home Care (Davis & Weber Counties),…
Some moments in home care are small and quiet—a warm cup of tea, a freshly made bed, a steady arm on the stairs. Other moments sparkle. Today’s story has a little of both. Meet Haley, one of our beloved caregivers at Assisting Hands Home Care – Davis & Weber Counties. On Halloween, she slipped into character as Wednesday Addams—braids, black…
Serving Davis & Weber Counties, Utah When a US Veteran or surviving spouse needs a little extra help to live safely at home, navigating VA benefits can feel overwhelming. As a veteran-owned home care agency, Assisting Hands Home Care (Davis & Weber) partners closely with our local VA clinic and community programs to make the process simpler. Our in-house VA…
