We’re proud to share that Assisting Hands Home Care Schaumburg has been recognized as the Featured Business of the Month for October! Located at 1501 E. Woodfield Rd., Suite 200N, Schaumburg, our local home care agency continues to stand out for its compassionate approach and dedication to the community. After spending many successful years in the corporate world, Daniela Momtcheva…
Assisting Hands Schaumburg is proud to announce that our very own caregiver, Delka Nikiforova, has been recognized among the 506 nominees nationwide for the Home Care Association of America (HCAOA) Caregiver of the Year Award. For more than three years, Delka has been a cornerstone of our home care agency, providing compassionate, professional, and uplifting in-home care to clients across…
Caring for a loved one can be one of the most rewarding experiences, but it can also take a significant emotional and physical toll. Family caregivers often juggle multiple responsibilities, from managing medical appointments to providing daily personal care, all while trying to maintain their own lives. Over time, this constant demand can lead to stress, exhaustion, and even burnout….
This month, we’re thrilled to recognize Marlen as our Caregiver of the Month for the Schaumburg & Park Ridge, IL office. Marlen began her caregiving journey, right here with Assisting Hands close to a year ago. She has made such a positive impact, her passion for caregiving shines through in everything she does. She truly enjoys helping her clients and…
Loneliness has reached epidemic levels, according to the U.S. Surgeon General. For older adults, limited social interaction and prolonged isolation can take a serious toll on emotional and even physical well-being, contributing to depression, anxiety, and cognitive decline. While occasional phone calls or visits from family and friends can help, they are often not enough to fully address the feelings…
As the owner of Assisting Hands Schaumburg & Park Ridge and someone deeply involved in senior care every day, I believe it’s time we rethink how and when families seek support. Too often, home care is seen as something to consider only after a crisis. But the truth is, proactive caregiving can make all the difference—emotionally, physically, and even cognitively—for…
Caring for aging parents after a hospital or rehabilitation stay can be both a rewarding and challenging experience. Whether they’re recovering from surgery, an illness, or a medical procedure, the transition from a clinical setting to home often requires careful planning, patience, and support. For many families, this period is filled with questions: How do you manage medications? What adjustments…
Caring for an aging parent or grandparent isn’t always about big medical moments—it’s about the small, daily observations that help us understand what’s really going on. As the owner of Assisting Hands Schaumburg & Park Ridge, I always encourage families and caregivers to keep a simple daily notebook. In this article for OlderAdultCare.com, I share how this practice has helped…
