As people age, they will likely lose the ability to take care of themselves like they used to due to issues such as limited mobility, chronic illness, or cognitive limitations. This can be a challenging and emotional journey for both seniors and their loved ones. When the time comes, outside support may become essential to ensure they receive proper care….
The transition from the hospital setting to the familiarity of home can be effectively managed to reduce the chances of re-hospitalization. As a family caregiver, this period of time may be challenging. Fortunately, the transition back to the comforts of home from the stress of the hospital can be a smooth one when you carefully tend to these important factors.
Aging in place describes the desire to live in your own home in later life, as long as you are able. Remaining in your own home may involve social support and care services to help you live safely and independently. Ensuring your living environment has been adapted to your abilities — including necessary home modifications — is key to aging in place successfully.
There are many different types of home care, each of which has varying costs and may provide an elder with multiple levels of support. Your loved one may need one type of care or a combination, depending on their health concerns and the availability of other family members to assist them with day-to-day activities.
Valentine’s Day is a day in which people celebrate their relationships with those they love and cherish the most. While this holiday is generally associated with couples, this special day is also an opportunity to express love and appreciation for friends and family. This Valentine’s Day, let your senior loved ones know how much you love and appreciate them by…
Maria Ramirez is our February Caregiver of the Month for the Schaumburg Area. She went above and beyond her duties with a client this month that was admitted to the emergency room. Maria waited for the client at the ER and when the client was discharged, brought them back to their home and made sure they were safe and comfortable…
Shadya Salem is February’s Caregiver of the month for the Park Ridge, IL area. She has been a caregiver for over 8 years after deciding to build experience in the healthcare field as her goal was to become a registered nurse. She fell in love with taking care of others. One of her favorite things about being a caregiver is…
This month’s caregiver of the month for the Schaumburg area is Jasmin Gonzalez. Jasmin has been a caregiver for at least 9 years. She loves to help others which is why she has chosen to be in the healthcare field. What Jasmin loves most about being a caregiver is that it is so rewarding making her clients happy and building…
Kimberly has been a caregiver for 6 years and is very dedicated to her clients. She is a wonderful person and all the clients, as well as Assisting Hands Home Care, love her. Multiple people have described her as “The Best of the Best” and that she goes “above and beyond their expectations.” About Kimberly As soon as our clients…
Elzbieta Kosinska also goes by “Ela” has been a caregiver for about 7 years and is our caregiver of the month for Assisting Hands Park Ridge! She is an outstanding employee that works hard for Assisting Hands Home Care and makes all her decisions in a way that positively impact our company. She is always willing to go above and…
