Caring for an aging parent, spouse, or loved one is an act of love. Many families in Arlington Heights find themselves stepping into the role of caregiver while balancing work, children, and other responsibilities. While caregiving can be deeply meaningful, it can also feel overwhelming. Long hours, physical demands, and constant worry can leave family caregivers exhausted and unsure where…
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…
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…
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…
As we enter the New Year 2021, everyone is feeling an added layer of hope and new beginnings beyond our usual New Year’s dreams and aspirations. 2020 was certainly full of challenges and uncharted waters, and we are all eagerly anticipating calmer seas as we see the Covid-19 vaccine on our horizon. 2021 Goals At Assisting Hands we are busy…
New Year, Loving the Same Ol’ Us! As January comes to a close, it’s not too late to think about those New Year’s goals. In fact, it’s the perfect time to revisit them now that the glamour of the New Year has left and focus on those things are really important in our lives. As the New Year blows it’s…
It’s that Sandwich-Making time of year: As back to school is just around the corner, we have moms and dads out there arranging their weekly schedules between school, sports, clubs, appointments, homework help, plus their OWN jobs! When you add caring for your parents on top of the regular responsibilities, the mind can go into a kind of overload. You…
Thanksgiving often feels like the first exciting kickoff to the season of giving. It is a holiday that is all about appreciating what we already have and what we hold dear: our family, our friends and all of our loved ones. For many of us, Thanksgiving is also all about the food! We all have our favorite Thanksgiving dishes that…
