This past weekend, our team at Assisting Hands Home Care Arlington Heights had the honor of participating in the Northwest Suburban Alzheimer’s Walk at Busse Woods, and it was truly a day that touched our hearts. From the moment the welcome ceremony began, there was a palpable sense of community. Families, friends, caregivers, and supporters came together, united by a…
Honoring Our Caregivers During Caregiver Appreciation Month At Assisting Hands Home Care in Arlington Heights, IL, we know that caregiving is truly a labor of love — a daily act of kindness, patience, and devotion that touches the lives of entire families. This May, during Caregiver Appreciation Month, we wanted to take a special moment to celebrate not only our…
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…
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…
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…
Spring is such a beautiful time to celebrate and come out of our winter cocoon to spend time with those who matter most in our lives. Everyone’s spirit is uplifted and turned toward nature, sunshine, and new beginnings. We thought the perfect Spring Appreciation party would be to invite the team for a healthy lunch and chance to plant their…
Now, more than ever, home care agencies are looking for the best ways to provide quality care in an at-home setting. Of course, this not only starts with hiring skilled and compassionate caregivers, but also investing in their education and advancement. Dementia Live Coaches This year, we have several educational initiatives in the works, starting with certifying 4 members of…
