Today Assisting Hands Home Care Houston announced it will host a booth at the Franchise Expo South in Houston, offering information about opportunities to potential franchisees. The Houston-area franchise owner, Terri Robbins, and the corporate franchise sales director, Dianne Wright, will offer information about Assisting Hands’ model of in-home care services in booth 773 at the NRG Convention Center February…
What Is Personal Assistance? by Terri Robbins Although most in-home care is generally provided by family, friends, or volunteers, personal care agencies can provide the elderly with an option which helps them maintain their independence. Since average life expectancy is continually on the rise, there is a growing need for traditional family caregivers to hire non-medical, in-home care. Often the…
Holiday Visits Are a Good Time to Improve Safety for Seniors with Fall Prevention Strategies As we enter the holiday season, many of us will have the opportunity to visit elderly loved ones we may not get to see throughout the rest of the year. It’s a great opportunity to check seniors’ homes for fall prevention to help protect them…
Natural disasters are one of humans’ oldest enemies, and despite the technological advances over the centuries, they still remain largely out of our control. They frighten us while they intrigue us. Earlier this fall, the Houston Museum of Natural History hosted an entire exhibit entitled “Nature Unleashed: Inside Natural Disasters” devoted to a “behind the scenes” look these catastrophes. The…
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and nationwide various groups demonstrate their support of those currently facing or experiencing remission from breast cancer. Female NASCAR racer Danica Patrick is showing her support this year by driving a pink car.. It is a friendly reminder to both men and women about the importance of breast health. Approximately 200,000 women and…
Across the nation, advocates for a cure to Alzheimer’s Disease have organized several events to raise funds towards finding a cure in celebration of World Alzheimer’s Day. Find more information by creating an internet search with these key words “Alzheimer’s, September 21, 2014, Your City, State.” Everyone has a reason to end Alzheimer’s, which is the sixth-leading cause of death…
What are the Treatments for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and what Medications are Involved? Last month we discussed what Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is, what the signs and symptoms are, and how it is diagnosed. COPD is thought to be the result of long term exposure to lung irritants which damage the bronchial tubes and alveoli in the…
What causes Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and what are the Symptoms? Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or COPD is a chronic, debilitating and preventable disease. There are approximately 12 million people worldwide dealing with COPD and an estimated 12 million more that are undiagnosed. In 2008 it was ranked the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. COPD…
Beating the Heat – Avoiding Dehydration and Heat Stroke The hot Texas summer has arrived. It brings with it an increased risk of dehydration, heat exhaustion and heat stroke because of the high temperatures and thick, humid air. According to the Center for Disease Control over 600 people die from heat related illnesses each year in the United States. The…
Registries vs. Agencies Senior adults and those dealing with chronic illnesses expect to have safe and trustworthy care. Whether it is provided by family, nursing or residential facilities, or in the home, everyone deserves dependable quality care for themselves and their family members. The two main ways to find in-home care are through a registry or an agency. While at…
