First and foremost, I just wanted to take a minute of gratitude for my entire home care team. We have been lucky to find such amazing caregivers during our first year of operation here in Arlington Heights. We often follow the advice of our home care sister office in Florida: constantly mine for gems and when you find them, do…
Young and old alike slip and fall on the ice. Older adults are not unique in their desire to avoid this treacherous weather; however, falls for seniors tend to be serious. Practicing fall precautions is the best way to assure that you do not end up injured after a winter fall. Below are some tips for avoiding those nasty falls…
The Sandwich Generation is a term that is used to describe a generation of adults who are caring for both an aging parent and growing children. This situation may sound familiar to you: Mom and dad are in their 90’s and live in Arlington Heights. You and your three teenage children live in Naperville. Work is downtown and your…
Remember when you were kids and you used to fight over who got to watch their favorite TV show or who had to do the dishes? Some of those sibling dynamics don’t change as we age, but the stakes do get higher. When it comes to caring for an aging parent, each adult child has a distinct idea about how…
November is time to celebrate family caregivers November is national family caregiver month, and that means a chance to celebrate the unrecognized heroes behind your friends’ and neighbors’ front doors. Did you know that approximately one-fifth of women in the workforce are also family caregivers?[1] Chances are you or someone you know is working this double shift, and that extra…
This month we found it hard to choose just ONE caregiver of the month. Jacqueline Dillard and Jazzelle Sienes have shown us the true meaning of working as a team for a great cause. The service they provided meant a lot to our families, and to me personally. They are kind, compassionate, skilled, and hard workers. I know both have…
Lately I’ve seen a trend in families who call requesting homecare services for a loved one. Almost always, adult children are worried about mom or dad and for their own peace of mind, want to hire a caregiver to help. The problem is that the person who needs the care is usually resistant to the idea of a caregiver living…
Our caregiver of the month is Certified Nursing Assistant, Jeremy Firszt. He loves the one-on-one attention he can give his clients in homecare. Jeremy shows Assisting Hands how much compassion and kindness he has for others. Here at Assisting Hands we are so honored to present Jeremy with employee of the month.
Last week was an excuse to get the whole gang together at 25N Coworking in Arlington Heights. It was such a beautiful space and I think our caregivers felt the love from the staff and fresh coffee and goodies. We had a chance to present awards for the year and brainstorm ideas for making Assisting Hands Home care Arlington Heights the best we can be!
