As our loved ones age, their needs for support and assistance in assisted living become increasingly important. While assisted living facilities provide essential services, there may come a time when additional help is necessary to ensure the well-being and happiness of our parents. In these situations, engaging a private caregiver from Assisting Hands can be a valuable option. We will…
Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. As the disease progresses, it can become increasingly difficult for those living with Parkinson’s to carry out daily activities and maintain their independence. This is where in-home care providers can make a significant difference in the lives of individuals with Parkinson’s and their families. In this blog, we’ll…
Often we talk to people we meet about our company. When we tell them we are an in home care company, invariably the first thing they say is, “oh, so you’ll watch my house when I’m on vacation?”. No, that’s not us, but we can refer you to someone to watch over your house if that’s what you’re looking for!…
A Call For Help We recently received a call from a gentleman who had been caring for his wife with dementia. He said that his wife had dementia and he had been his wife’s primary caregiver for many years. The gentleman was looking for someone that could come and spend time with his wife, so he could get out. He…
If you know someone who is a Veteran and is struggling to maintain their independence, there may be a VA program available to help them. The Homemaker and Home Health Aide Program through the VA helps to provides. home care for Veterans. These programs will send a caregiver to the Veteran’s home on a regular basis to help with personal…
Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative neurological condition that affects many people living in the United States. Although Parkinson’s disease has no known cure, many treatment options have proven to reduce symptoms and slow its progression. A Senior home care agency can provide care and support for your loved one to reduce the difficulties of living with Parkinson’s disease. What are…
Since the heart is the central organ of your body and maintains the proper function of all other organs, our at-home senior care providers offer information about the best ways to maintain hearth health to fight against heart and cardiovascular diseases. Heart disease refers to a number of ailments that affect your heart including blood vessel diseases, such as coronary…
Balancing home and career is increasingly difficult as your family members become involved in more activities within their school or community. What do you do when you have an aging parent who needs more help while your children need to be transported to sports activities or encouraged with a difficult school project? When you are not able to be in…
Serving as a long-distance caregiver for a family member who lives more than an hour away can present many difficulties. Although many family home caregivers experience guilt and anxiety, those who are trying to offer and coordinate care from a distance may not only experience these more acutely but may also confront additional difficulties in trying to provide care. Taking…
There are many commercials on television stating how rewarding it is to be a professional caregiver. Many senior citizens are in need of in home care services but not necessarily full time and also not for medical reasons. However, our communities have changed over the decades and many families are separated by distance, leaving an independent mother or father miles…
