This November we had the pleasure of celebrating a 100th birthday in town! Now, how many times in your life have you had the opportunity to wish someone 100 years? Mary is truly an inspiration. She is strong, healthy, sharp, independent, and has all the class you’d expect for a 100 year old QUEEN ??. Caregiver Jackie had fun fixing her…
Let me introduce our October caregiver of the month: Oyuki. Oyuki is a special person who embodies all the qualities (and more) of an Assisting Hands Caregiver. Most importantly, Oyuki is simply kind. She goes out of her way to help in the most humble way. Oyuki’s clients say they feel comfortable and confident in the home care she provides. …
As the weather turns crisp and cool and the leaves show their abounding beauty, our bodies crave that favorite comfy sweater, a slower pace, and the warmth of soup for the body and soul. Our vision shifts from weekend trips to the lake to one that’s inward; toward gratefulness, holidays, and family. We may have busy days here at Assisting…
At Assisting Hands, we are growing and changing alongside the rest of the world, and as we know, taking precautions for Covid-19 is now a part of our day to day routine. We want all of our clients to know that we take the health of our clients and the health of our caregivers very seriously. With everyone’s safety in…
We feel so thankful, especially during these uncertain times, to have so many amazing caregivers who we can always count on to show up, in every meaning of the phrase, for their clients. One such caregiver is our Caregiver of the Month, Laura Laura is reliable and always ready and willing to go above and beyond, truly out of genuine…
Summer is in full swing and Independence Day is here! Funny how these time markers have taken us by surprise this year. We feel a bit nostalgic as we remember summers before, freely enjoying fireworks, Frontier Days, backyard barbeques and playful beach days. This year, we experience living WITHOUT, so we may fully relish in living with the ABUNDANCE in…
Our caregiver of the Month is the marvelous Mirjana! We consistently receive positive feedback about Mirjana and the home care work she does with our families in Arlington Heights and Prospect Heights. She is someone who does her job with heart, pays attention to detail, and is truly present during her time with her clients. Someone who meets Mirjana will…
After meeting, interviewing, and working with dozens of caregivers, I can tell you one thing they have in common: a heart of service. Those who enjoy giving and caring for others also need care and appreciation. A sincere thank you or great work often goes a lot further than material gifts. During this time, caregivers are essential workers, leaving the…
As with every working industry this season, in Home Care we’ve quickly adjusted to a new way of operating around here. We wanted to keep our clients in the loop about any changes to our services: Limiting Exposure: We are limiting exposure as much as we possibly can. That means, we are trying to stabilize our cases with ideally, one…
Allison Hadlock, Lead Caregiver You may wonder, what exactly IS a lead caregiver. A lead caregiver is a caregiver who paves the way for her other team members. Allison sets the bar high for her teammates by providing excellent care to families and supporting the administrative team whenever possible. She is our voice from the field to help improve senior…
