We are proud to announce that Rositha N. is the recipient of the Caregiver of the Month. Congratulations to our caregiver of the month! Rositha has been with us since 2019. She is always committed fully to every single one of her clients, going the extra mile when needed. Sweet and caring with clients and office staff. Rositha is always…
While the basic guidelines for a healthy diet are pretty much the same for people of every age, older adults have special needs and concerns. Nutrition affects the all-around health of seniors and their ability to properly absorb medications, and it can have an impact on various health conditions that are common as we get older. If a senior loved…
We are Proud to announce that Marienela F. is the recipient of the Caregiver of the Month Award. This caregiver is wise, experienced, and compassionate, which is why she has been chosen for this accolade! One of the things Marianela enjoys about being a caregiver is talking with her clients and their families to understand what is needed and expected….
Perhaps you saw the video that went viral a while back about the elderly Alzheimer’s patient who was transformed when he was given a iPod loaded with the music of his era? (You can watch the video on the “Music and Memory Project” website.) Over the past few years, researchers have offered new insight into the ways music promotes healthy aging…
We are Proud to announce that Magda J. is the recipient of the Caregiver of the Month Award. Congratulations to Magda J., our caregiver of the month!! Magda is a great caregiver who is always willing to go above and beyond. For that, she is loved and appreciated by her clients. Magda joined Assisting Hands in 2019. She always helps…
You probably think that providing love, care, and support to an older member of your family is a personal thing. At one level or another, you feel a sense of responsibility. You have a role to fill. But remember, caring for seniors is also a family matter—an important, appropriate part of the family’s agenda. So, everyone’s goal has to be…
We are proud to announce that Nicky G. is the recipient of the Caregiver of the Month Award. She is genuine, kind and caring. Nicky wears her heart on her sleeve and is a valued companion to many. Nicky is flexible, reliable and dependable and interactions with clients make it seem as if she has been friends with them for…
Intimacy between seniors is a topic that warrants discussion but is rarely addressed. Adult children do not initiate questions, and older parents find it equally difficult to bring up the subject. Nevertheless, a healthy sex life for adults aged 50 and over brings greater life satisfaction. Physical closeness is a necessity for people no matter what age they happen to…
Caregivers in Boca Raton FL: Getting a little bit more exercise in to each day seems like a complicated task for some caregivers, but it doesn’t have to be three extra hours at the gym every day.
