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…
Rolando is the kind of caregiver who you can count on any day of the week, month, or year to help out a family in need of his services. His calm demeanor and strong work ethic makes families feel calm when they know Rolando is caring for their loved ones! Rolando is a live-in caregiver and works with one of our…
I find that when I visit a lot of homes of my senior clients, their phones often ring three to four times in the course of a short visit! It usually takes a quick second to pick up, say hello and no thank you to the potential salesperson or scammer. It makes me think how much those over 65 are…
Lauren is chosen as our caregiver of the month! At Assisting Hands Home Care we are so lucky to have her! Lauren primarily provides overnight care. She has done it all and is confident caring for a variety of conditions. Take a look at what one of Lauren’s clients has to say about her …
These days, ordering a ride is as easy as clicking an app – unless, that is, you don’t have a smartphone. Only a quarter of adults age 65 and older own smartphones, according to a Pew Research Center study. That makes taking advantage of the vast number of ride sharing options out there a little trickier. Ironically, older adults who…
On the first Thursday of every Month, the Wheeling Township sponsors an event for their visually impaired support group. Members of this group suffer from Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma, and other diseases of the eye. This unique group has been meeting for nearly twenty years, supporting each other with education about their disease, friendship, and a little fun! Assisting Hands is…
We are so pleased to announce our caregiver of the month, Allison Hadlock. If you have the opportunity to meet Allison, her sunny disposition will undoubtedly brighten your day. Her warmth and professionalism are unparalleled, and her help has been crucial to us at Assisting Hands. She’s always ready to fill in at a moment’s notice when other caregivers traveling…
If you can’t tell already, we are very serious about preventing falls. Did you know that falls cause more three times the number of deadly injuries than gunshot wounds? Scary, to say the least, and time to make the conversation about fall prevention a little more public. A fall can mean the beginning of a downward spiral and long hospital…
