We are Proud to announce that Maria D. is the recipient of the Caregiver of the Month. Maria is a great caregiver who is always willing to go above and beyond and she is loved and adored by her clients. Maria joined Assisting Hands in 2019. Clients love her because she never complains and always had a positive attitude. She…
Boasting sultry summer temperatures and mildly cool winters, Palm Beach County, Florida, offers its senior residents plenty of opportunities for time under the sun. Outdoor activities can be enjoyed by older adults of all ability levels, and here are the best ones to pick from. Palm Beach County summer weather averages a balmy 86 degrees Fahrenheit. Seniors are advised to…
Functional mobility is essential to daily life, allowing seniors to walk from one room to the other without fearing a fall. But as people age, they may become concerned about emerging problems related to walking. Here’s an overview of walking issues in the older population. Easeful walking is a necessity of life. Seniors need to be able to maneuver to…
We are Proud to announce that Marie D. is the recipient of the Caregiver of the Month Award. Marie has a very calm and sweet personality that all clients adore. We are constantly impressed by the care she provides and her ability to go above and beyond. She is not only a star caregiver but truly shows what it means…
Summer is in bloom, sending colorful flowers as well as dangerous heat waves. Older people are especially vulnerable to the rising temperatures of summertime. Families and caregivers, however, can take steps to protect the elderly with these summer safety tips. Excessive heat and humidity can cause severe health problems and even death. Each year, over six hundred elderly Americans die…
Many seniors aged 50 and over worry about the health of their cognitive functioning, especially since it is common for people in these age groups to begin experiencing lapses in memory. While occasional forgetfulness is not a major concern, the following dementia signs should raise red flags. Mild forgetfulness is a normal part of aging—and should not be construed as…
The Mediterranean diet has long been reputed for benefiting heart health and supporting weight loss. Recent studies now link the Mediterranean diet with a reduced risk of dementia and overall cognitive decline. Consuming this healthy diet can actually protect the brain from disease. The National Institutes of Health estimates that more than five million Americans currently live with Alzheimer’s disease,…
We are Proud to announce that Martine L. is the recipient of the Caregiver of the Month. Martine is a great caregiver who is always willing to go above and beyond the call of duty and for this she is loved and respected by her clients. Martine joined Assisting Hands in 2016. She always helps out and responds to all…
We are proud to announce that Dapheny S. is the recipient of the Caregiver of the Month Award. She is genuine, kind and caring. Daphney wears her heart on her sleeve and is a valued companion to many. Daphney is flexible, reliable and dependable and interactions with clients make it seem as if she has been friends with them for…
A large number of seniors take prescription medications to help manage disease. But medications may come with side effects, and weight gain is a typical side effect of certain drugs. Here are some common medications that contribute to undesirable weight gain. According to research, nearly 90 percent of aging people regularly take at least one prescription medicine per day. The…
