Caregivers and nurses play a vital role in providing in-home support for the elderly, working tirelessly to ensure seniors remain safe, comfortable, and healthy as they age. Their compassionate care makes it possible for older adults to maintain their independence while receiving the assistance they need. Caregivers can be family members, friends, or neighbors. Many informal caregivers, often unpaid and…
Humans are social creatures, which means we thrive in group settings and instinctively look after one another. This human trait makes isolation and social distancing difficult for many people since our mental health is so closely tied to our interactions with others. Senior citizens in particular have been struggling to fill their time because they are not as fulfilled by…
As we are yet again starting a new week, we encourage you to do something that makes you happy and encourages your inner peace. Take a nice sunset walk, have a spa day, video chat with friends, paint outside, practice yoga. By taking care of ourselves we can then help to take care of others and make a big difference…
Our caregiver of the month for the month of November is Luz (left). Luz has been with Assisting Hands Home Care of Schaumburg for 3 years and is one of our most dedicated caregivers. About Luz In Luz’s free time, she likes to spend time with her family and travel to see exciting new places. Not only is Luz very…
Wheezing, coughing and shortness of breath are symptoms of an ailment known as bronchitis. Like catching a common cold, bronchitis is provoked by airborne viruses. Seniors are especially susceptible to catching bronchitis and experiencing difficulty in recovery due to weakened immune systems. Research shows that people over the age of 65 are at an increased risk for sustaining complications as…
More and more people choose to age in place today, but as they age they sometimes need help. Why not give them a home safety makeover as a holiday gift?
