Are Your Ducks in a Row? Benefits of Preplanning Your Last Wishes
EDITOR’S NOTE: This content has been provided to Assisting Hands Home Care by Brunswick Memorial Home in East Brunswick By…
Alzheimer's Disease, Blog Posts, Elder Care, Healthy Aging, Planning Ahead
World Alzheimer’s Month Challenges Dementia Stigma
Receiving a dementia diagnosis can leave a person feeling incredibly alone, and the caregivers of those battling the disease can…
Think FAST: Do You Know the Signs of a Stroke?
Each year more than 700,000 people in the U.S. have a stroke; it is the fifth leading cause of death…
Blog Posts, Homecare, In Home Care, Planning Ahead
What Information Does a Home Care Agency Need from Me?
When calling home care agencies, they are going to have as many questions for you as you do them. They…
Alzheimer's Disease, Blog Posts, Elder Care, News, Press Release
Two Assisting Hands Home Care Staff Earn Certified Dementia Practitioner Designations
Award-Winning Home Care Agency Serves Families in Mercer, Monmouth and Ocean Counties TINTON FALLS, NJ—March 22, 2021– To enhance care…
Alzheimer's Disease, Blog Posts, Brain Health, Senior Care
New Alzheimer’s Association Report Examines Racial and Ethnic Attitudes on Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care
Annual report shows more than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s Deaths attributable to Alzheimer’s and dementia spike during…
Blog Posts, Elder Care, Healthy Aging, Planning Ahead, Senior Care
5 Ways to Pay for Care for Mom or Dad
EDITOR’S NOTE: This content has been provided to Assisting Hands Home Care by Mass Mutual New Jersey-NYC as part of…
Caregiver Alert: Winter Weather & Cold Hazardous for Older People
Winter weather may be delightful to look at, but it can be frightful to deal with and dangerous. Here in…
From Gerry’s Desk: Grateful & Thankful
Gratitude is the first word that comes to mind this time of year. Gratitude is defined as “the quality of…
Family Caregivers Seeing Increases in Caring, Time and Financial Burdens in 2020
Being a family caregiver is one of the most selfless jobs. One in five Americans is a family caregiver. This…
Mental Health is as Important as Physical Health
**Editor’s Note: This is part of an informational series called Notes from the Nurse to increase awareness and understanding of health…
Understanding the Aging Process, Fall Prevention & Senior Mental Health Are Keys to Healthy Aging
Assisting Hands Home Care Celebrates Healthy Aging Month with Educational Webinars TINTON FALLS, NJ–Sept. 2, 2020–Assisting Hands® Home Care, a…