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…
If you have a senior loved one who suffers from dementia, it is important to create a comforting and stimulating home environment for them and build a personal connection. Engaging them in fun activities that are appropriate for their condition can help reignite joy, provide cognitive stimulation, and help with their tranquility. Whether you are using crafts, sensory experiences, and…
Congratulations and thank you Kay for all you do for all of our clients, Celebrating you for being October’s caregiver of the month for the Schaumburg area. May you be proud of the person you are and the difference you make. About Kaziana Kaziana has been a caregiver for 3 years now and has been working with us for a…
Congratulations, Danielle, on being named September’s Caregiver of the Month! Your compassion and dedication mean the world to us. Your clients are truly fortunate to have someone as caring and kind as you by their side. Thank you for all that you do! Danielle has been a caregiver for eight years, beginning her journey by caring for family members, which…
