At Assisting Hands Home Care, we meet a lot of families whose family care team is spread across the country! It’s not uncommon for so many older adults to spend decades in their family home here in Arlington Heights and the surrounding area. When adult children live far away as their parents’ needs become more acute, coordinating care from a…
Last week we had the joy of celebrating our Veterans with a series of heartfelt events! In partnership with New Summit Rehabilitation and Healthcare, we hosted a Veterans Appreciation Brunch filled with live music, great company, and a visit from our local Veterans Service Officer, Tanya Reyes. We also made special trips to see our Veteran clients, bringing them treats…
It’s not at all uncommon to run into some friction and frustration when coaching a loved one through the process of securing home care or to feel unsteady when researching for yourself! In these moments, whatever your prerogative is when it comes to aging or circumventing life’s difficult changes, it’s important to remember that oftentimes, the stability, comfort, and relief…
What an inspiring way to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month! We are incredibly proud to have been a supporting sponsor of Lemons of Love and their mission to uplift those impacted by cancer. This past weekend our Assisting Hands of Arlington Heights Team ran in honor of our late caregiver, Susan Rose, who fought valiantly in her battle with…
Celebrating Community & Knowledge! 🧠💪We had a fantastic time at the Olympics-themed Live Well, Be Well Expo and the Northwest Neurology Dementia Resource Fair! It was wonderful to see so many local seniors engaging and learning about the full spectrum of care options available! Thank you to everyone who stopped by—Go for the Gold with Assisting Hands! 🏅 Contact Us Want…
At Assisting Hands, we know the value of hard work — but we also know the importance of a little self-care! On nurses week this May, we treated our friends at The Moorings to a delicious healthy lunch. Many of our caregivers go on to become nurses at skilled facilities like The Moorings, one of the premier Life Plan Communities…
This Tuesday we welcomed our caregiver team for a grab and go breakfast! Caregivers are on the road early in the morning to help families get ready for their day. Our earliest shifts start at 7am and overnight caregivers are leaving their shifts at 8am coming from all around the local Arlington Heights and Mount Prospect area. This week, caregivers…
That’s right! The 90+ degree summer days are upon us. It’s time to start thinking about the best and safest ways to handle the heat. The Assisting Hands Caretaking Team provides home care in the home and community to assist with errands, enjoyed activities, or exercise. Regardless of where we are providing care, its crucial to limit the risk of…
On June 9th, the Assisting Hands Team welcomed Amy Benge, Sanctuary Hospice’s Clinical Liaison, to our Arlington Heights Office to talk about hospice services and what our roles as home caretakers entails. Our team began by reflecting on our personal experiences working with clients in hospice care. While touching on our own lesson’s learned and emotional journey, we also discussed…
At Assisting Hands Home Care, at least half of the individuals who receive help from a caregiver suffer from some form of memory loss. One of the top reasons families call on caregiving services is for fall prevention. While we may think of dementia symptoms and unsteadiness on our feet as two disconnected pieces of the puzzle, our resident intern…
