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.
Snacking doesn’t have to be unhealthy. In fact, by choosing nutritious snacks, seniors with diabetes are better able to control their weight, maintain their blood sugar levels, and keep their energy high. Here are the 10 best snacks for older adults who are managing diabetes. What are the effects of snacking on diabetes? Certain everyday foods contain an abundance of…
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…
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…
A holiday table topped with temptations, from bowls of turkey stuffing to glasses of eggnog, can leave a senior salivating. Although the holiday season is a time to indulge in food while in the good company of family and friends, it’s an especially important time to eat healthy. The holidays offer special foods seniors rarely get to eat during any…
Deciding between in-home care and assisted living impacts family involvement, independence for seniors, and financial planning, directly affecting the social well-being and quality of life for the elderly and their relatives.
Valentine’s Day is about love and happiness, all the more special when love has endured for decades. Senior couples that have spent their lives together have the most reason to celebrate this day as a commemoration of their ongoing commitment, lasting care, and constant support – in good times and bad times alike. It’s the perfect opportunity for them to…
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…
Please join us in saying Happy Birthday to one of the nicest gentlemen we have had the pleasure of taking care of. Out of privacy for this gentleman, we will not release his name and will instead use the name Robert. He is optimistic, friendly and respectful to all, especially our caregivers. Happy Birthday Robert! He also loves to spend…
