Congratulations Robin for being April’s Caregiver of the month for the Schaumburg / Park Ridge office. Robin is a shining example of what it means to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. Her loyalty and empathetic nature and commitment to her client have made her an invaluable member of our team. Please join us in congratulating Robin…
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.
Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia are neurodegenerative diseases that cause damage or loss of nerve cells in the brain. Those affected by these conditions experience cognitive decline that can impact thinking, reasoning, problem solving, memory, and their ability to effectively communicate with others. Their behaviors may also change as they are likely to become more anxious and irritable…
Seniors must take extra care of their skin, since aging skin is less elastic and susceptible to infections. Winter is hard on skin as the cold months strip it of essential moisture. Here are 11 tips the elderly can use to care for skin during the cold season. Why is aging skin prone to damage in winter? The aging process…
This month, we are happy to announce Margarita I. as our Caregiver of the Month for Assisting Hands Home Care Schaumburg & Park Ridge! Margarita has been an valuable member of our agency for over two years, consistently demonstrating her unwavering commitment and compassion. Her dedication to her clients is evident as she always goes above and beyond to ensure…
Help us celebrate Andzelika for being December’s Caregiver of the month. Congratulations Andzelika, we are so happy to have you on the team as all of her clients are happy to have her! Andzelika is not only reliable, she is caring, responsible, and above all compassionate. Andzelika has been working with us for a little over 6 months but has…
Older adults who demonstrate poor money-making decisions require intervention, especially in their retirement years when they live on limited financial means. Adult children should be proactive in helping their parents manage their finances. The following are eight strategies to improve financial management. What are signs of financial irresponsibility? Certain signs point to financial irresponsibility. Elderly parents may leave important bills…
Congratulations to Yordanka for being November’s Caregiver of the Month! Thank you for your dedication and for wholeheartedly caring for each of your clients. Yordanka has been with us for nearly a year, and in this short time, she has demonstrated just how much she truly enjoys her work. With 16 years of caregiving experience, Yordanka believes one of the…
