Posture changes are inevitable with advancing age. Seniors may find that they are no longer able to stand as straight as they had in their younger years. Some older people may develop what is known as a hunched back. Improving their stance can be accomplished even later in life. Why is posture important for seniors? Posture is as important for…
At Assisting Hands Palm Beach, we are committed to providing excellent care and support for seniors in their homes. Our dedicated staff and caregivers will not only make sure seniors’ personal care needs are met, but also treat them with the utmost dignity and respect to be their companion as well as their caregiver. We are proud to announce that…
As more senior citizens of the baby boomer generation choose to stay in their homes as they age, the demand for in-home care has gone up. A recent survey by the Assisting Hands National Office confirms that people are more willing to age in place and they see professional home care services as their best option for care. The following…
Transitioning from a care facility to home care is a pivotal period. Seniors are most vulnerable during the move due to high level care needs. During the transition, miscommunication, unmet needs and the incomplete transfer of medical information can lead to adverse health and rehospitalization. Despite the high risks involved after being discharged from acute level care in a hospital,…
Seniors who are fully functional have the physical and cognitive abilities to independently manage the daily tasks necessary to live in a community. These tasks can be categorized as the activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs). Six ADLs are vital for living without assistance. Eight IADLs, though not as critical to independent living as…
September is also Healthy Aging Month. The numbers of people over 45 are growing every day. The attention used to be just on the baby boomers. Now, the Generation X-ers are elbowing their way in and have many of the same interests as the previous generation – stay active and vibrant as long as possible. There are over 76 million baby boomers today…
It’s August in South Florida, hot, muggy and the – National Immunization Month -. It’s also a month for awareness and to address a general misconception about vaccines. They are not for children only. As you get older, your immune system weakens and it can be more difficult to fight off infections. You’re more likely to get diseases like the flu, pneumonia,…
Despite common belief, it is not hard to stay healthy, there are so many ways to keep our body active and safe at any age. Education is key to inform people about factors involving healthy habit lifestyles. As part of our commitment to stay connected with the Palm Beach’s senior community and spread the word of a Healthy Living Lifestyle…
For many seniors, the “Golden Years” is just a mirage. Their ideas of retiring, living comfortably and enjoying themselves always appeared on the horizon like an oasis in the desert. Once they got there, however, they found only struggle. Inflation, low-wage jobs, health issues, improper planning, the recent financial crisis or dozens of other reasons now find them just scratching by…
I absolutely recommend Assisting Hands!! My mom became very ill in June and I needed to find an in home health care service fast, that offered round the clock care. I honestly looked in the yellow pages and I found Assisting Hands in WPB. I spoke to one of the women in the office, who then put me in touch with the owner, Marina. Well, I knew right away that this was the company that I wanted to use. The owner and office staff could not have been nicer…they made me feel very confident in my choice of care for my mom. Two days later my mom was released from the hospital and brought back to her own home where the in home health care nurses aides began their service and care for my mom. Sharon, the live in, was terrific and so were the other ladies that did the weekend shifts. My mom was well taken care of by these wonderful and very professional care givers. It gave me such peace of mind being that I lived out of town and could not be with my mom everyday. Assisting Hands and their wonderful staff made the last 4 1/2 months of my moms life very comfortable…I thank them from the bottom of my heart for taking such great care of my mom, whom was very special to me. I HIGHLY recommend this company.
