Returning the care your parents gave to you: How to coordinate care for an aging parent among siblings
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 National Family Caregiver Month
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…
Caregivers of the Month – Jacqueline and Jazzelle
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…
What to do when a Family Member Refuses Home Care
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…
Caregiver of the Month – Jeremy Firszt
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.
Caregivers Getting a Little TLC!
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!
Assisting Hands Caregivers Participate in North Shore Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Did you know that more than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s Disease? When caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s, the family often becomes overwhelmed or burned out. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 35% of those who provide care for a family member with dementia report that their health has gotten worse. Caregivers from Assisting Hands are one resource for family members who need a break to support their OWN self care.
Caregiver of the Month – Maria Amaro
Caregiver of the Month Maria Amaro Our caregiver of the month is Maria Amaro. She was one of our very first hires at Assisting Hands in Arlington Heights and we are so lucky to have found her. Maria has experience working in nursing homes locally and in Rhode Island. This is her first experience in home care and she has…
September Festivities are Here!
September is here and that means everyone is getting settled back into a routine! Kids are in school and we’re starting to ramp up for all the fall and winter holidays. What’s going on around Assisting Hands in Arlington Heights, you ask? Take a look at some of the best of September with the Assisting Hands family: Saturday, September…
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