{"id":1556,"date":"2025-04-09T17:06:10","date_gmt":"2025-04-09T17:06:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/139\/?page_id=1556"},"modified":"2025-05-05T20:27:29","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T20:27:29","slug":"meet-the-team","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/139\/indiana\/merrillville\/meet-the-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the Team"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols offset_small\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\">[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Meet Medel &amp; Angel \u2013 Owners, Assisting Hands Merrillville&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Oswald%3A300%2Cregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221;]<div class=\"w-image align_center\"><div class=\"us-frame\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/139\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/188\/2025\/05\/MedelandAngela-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-tnail-masonry size-tnail-masonry\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/139\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/188\/2025\/05\/MedelandAngela-2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/139\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/188\/2025\/05\/MedelandAngela-2-300x240.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator type_default size_medium thick_1 style_solid color_border cont_none\"><span class=\"w-separator-h\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><strong>Medel and Angel<\/strong> are a husband-and-wife team with over 35 years of combined experience in physical rehabilitation and senior care. As a licensed Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant, they have proudly served the Northwest Indiana community since 2003, working in skilled nursing facilities and home health settings.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout their careers, they have helped countless individuals regain strength, mobility, and confidence. However, they also recognized that one of the most vulnerable times often comes after discharge\u2014when patients return home and must adjust to new routines, potential risks, and uncertainty. Families frequently worry whether their loved ones have the support they need to stay safe and recover successfully.<\/p>\n<p>Understanding the importance of remaining at home\u2014where people feel safe, comfortable, and in control\u2014inspired them to expand their mission by opening Assisting Hands Merrillville, a trusted provider of non-medical in-home care services.<\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"wpb_text_column \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>At Assisting Hands Merrillville, <strong>Medel and Angel<\/strong> offer personalized, compassionate care that promotes safety, independence, and dignity. Drawing on their clinical backgrounds, they train and mentor caregivers to ensure they possess both the skills and empathy required to deliver exceptional care. They also provide ongoing support and guidance to families, helping them feel confident and informed throughout the care journey.<\/p>\n<p>Their experience enables them to help clients and families by facilitating communication and coordination with healthcare providers and community resources. While they do not manage medical or health conditions, their agency focuses on assisting with the non-medical aspects of daily living, helping clients maintain their routines and independence. Caregivers are trained to observe and report any changes in a client\u2019s condition, ensuring prompt attention from the appropriate medical professionals when needed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Independence and safety at home for your loved one. Peace of mind for the family.<\/strong><\/p><\/div> <\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[vc_custom_heading text=\"Meet Medel &amp; Angel \u2013 Owners, Assisting Hands Merrillville\" font_container=\"tag:h2|text_align:center\" google_fonts=\"font_family:Oswald%3A300%2Cregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal\"]Medel and Angel are a husband-and-wife team with over 35 years of combined experience in physical rehabilitation and senior care. As a licensed Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant, they have proudly served the Northwest Indiana community since 2003, working in skilled nursing facilities and home health settings. 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