Assisting Hands Home Care has launched a new regional website that provides important information for seniors and their families. The Assisting Hands North Texas website is an excellent resource to help ensure that seniors who have chosen to age in place understand how to best care for themselves and understand when they should inquire about getting outside help. The website…
Alzheimer’s disease can interfere with the ability to perform everyday tasks, and that includes money management. Seniors with this progressive brain condition may forget to pay bills or become victim to financial scams. Relatives must help their loved ones with dementia handle their finances appropriately. A type of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease affects how a senior thinks, behaves and remembers information….
While a labor of love, taking care of a friend or family member can also be extremely stressful. Join your friends at River Oaks as we discuss the physical, emotional, and financial stressors that caregivers may face. We will also explore tips and strategies for self-care. Caregivers need to take care of their own well-being in order to be able…
What oral health problems do seniors experience? Older people can experience a wide range of dental health issues. Cavities, for instance, is a major oral health problem in seniors; age-related salivary changes, poor nutrition, exposure to the tooth’s root surface as a result of gingival recession, and medications causing dry mouth are common causes. Periodontal disease also affects the aging…
On December 12th, 2022 The Senior Source hosted a Legislative forum with 5 State Representatives to share their collective passion for Senior rights. There were multiple partners there to support the collective legislative goals. Robbie McCullough represented the Dallas Area Gerontological Society as the incoming President for 2023.
The season of giving is around the corner, and fraudsters are ramping up to take advantage of seniors’ goodwill. Families and caregivers are urged to protect their senior loved ones, who are often prime targets, from the wide assortment of holiday scams and frauds. Holiday scams may simply be variations of the everyday scams seen all year long. However, with…
Assisting Hands provides compassionate home care and non-medical hospice home care services in Coppell, Dallas, Highland Park, Richardson, University Park TX, and the surrounding areas (See All Served Areas). To learn more, call us at (214) 760-6944.
Communicating with a person living with dementia can be a frustrating experience. The symptoms of dementia cause the senior to have trouble finding words, or they may repeat sentences. Patience is key, and so is avoiding saying things that may confuse or distress someone with dementia. What is dementia? A progressive brain disease, dementia is not a normal part of…
Telemedicine—also known as telehealth—is on the rise among older adults. Seeing a doctor virtually has numerous benefits and conveniences. Using telemedicine can be a technological challenge for seniors, though. Here’s how to prepare an elderly loved one for a telemedicine visit. Telemedicine is not a brand-new form of healthcare. Prior to the coronavirus pandemic, telemedicine was used primarily in rural…
The number of older people is increasing in the United States and throughout much of the world. As our aging population grows, so does the number of accidental falls. A recent national study found that 41% of community-dwelling older adults have fallen at least once in the past 12 months and most falls occur in the home. Falls among seniors…
