We haven’t had too many April showers…but we already have May flowers here in Chicagoland. Happy Spring to all! We hope you all have been able to soak in the sunshine and the lovely spring weather we’ve been having. While on her rounds visiting our caregivers and clients this month, our Care Manager came to visit a happy client and…
After meeting, interviewing, and working with dozens of caregivers, I can tell you one thing they have in common: a heart of service. Those who enjoy giving and caring for others also need care and appreciation. A sincere thank you or great work often goes a lot further than material gifts. During this time, caregivers are essential workers, leaving the…
For most of our clients, home care is a brand new experience. Many ask about what hours are best or what exactly our caregivers do during the time they spend with your family. Here, we asked our lead caregiver, Allison, to write a bit about a day in the life of an Assisting Hands Caregiver. Here’s Allison with her take…
Tell me if this story sounds familiar: Your mom is in excellent health at age 80, 90, or rounding 100. She is fiercely independent and does just about everything on her own, from cleaning and laundry, to paying bills, cooking, and even driving. You, on the other hand, WORRY about her living alone and want to have the talk about…
