Assisting Hands Home Care will be participating in the Northwest Suburban Walk to End Alzheimer’s this Saturday, September 21, 2018. The walk is the largest of its kind and helps raise awareness about the disease and funds toward support and research. As of Saturday, September 14th, the NW suburban team has raised $124, 934.13 and has 607 participants. If you’d…
Our caregiver of the month this September is Belle Sarkar. Belle is a true asset to Assisting Hands Home Care and brings a compassion and desire to be the very best for her clients. At Assisting Hands Home Care, we chose Belle as our caregiver of the month because of her dedication to her clients, her reliability, and her willingness…
This year our Nashville retreat was about more than just workshops and awards. Assisting Hands Arlington Heights, along with over 100 franchise owners and staff members, got together to package over 25,000 meals for seniors as part of the Hunger Project. Organized by Feeding Children Everywhere, the Hunger Project helps to alleviate hunger among children and families in the U.S….
Our Caregiver of the month is Serena Frazier! Serena came to us earlier this year after working private duty. We were immediately struck by Serena’s energetic approach to caregiving and the passion she brings to the table. Our clients see her expertise and compassion, while from our side; Serena is the definition of a team player. From the beginning she…
Now that all the snow and ice feel like a distant memory, it’s the perfect time to step outside and enjoy those golden days of warm weather in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. Whether you’re a caregiver or a family member, finding a relaxing and senior-friendly walking path nearby can be a wonderful way to spend time outdoors. Many of…
Our caregiver of the month is the fabulous Abidemio Balogun! Abby has been interested in healthcare since she was a child. She was inspired by her mother’s passion for the field and she aspires to be a nurse practitioner in the future. I remember when Abby walked into our office with her mother. They each had such a unique perspective…
Summer is a great time of year, full of all kinds of fun activities like cookouts, concerts, and family gatherings. Kids are out of school and the weather is warm enough to enjoy spending more time outdoors at the beach or even just in the backyard. There’s no reason why seniors can’t enjoy summertime activities as well. Socializing has positive…
Over the last year it seems that we’ve noticed a trend with a lot of our Arlington Heights friends and neighbors who care for someone with Parkinson’s. While HIPAA laws prevent us from sharing information about those for whom we provide care, I often want to tell families, “YOU ARE NOT ALONE IN THIS DISEASE!” Knowing that there are others…
We are so excited to announce our caregiver of the month for May, Sandra Reyes. Sandra is a medical assistant and has been caregiving for the last 5 years. When she graduated from her Medical Assistant Program she wanted to spend a few years gaining hands-on skills before pursuing her career. Sandra comments that she absolutely fell in love with…
Save the date! Assisting Hands is already gearing up to participate in the Northwest Suburban Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, September 22nd! It will be at Busse Woods, Groves 28-30, in Elk Grove Village, IL 60007. You can enter via the west entrance on Golf Rd. Registration begins at 8 am, there is a ceremony at 9:30 am and…
