Caregiving is a rewarding journey. Yet each step of the way is fraught with mixed emotions, like joy and fulfillment—as well as frustration and anger. Managing complicated feelings is important to preserve a caregiver’s well-being. Here’s how to keep anger and frustration under control. Why do caregivers feel angry and frustrated? Taking care of an aging loved one is a…
Caregiving is a rewarding yet demanding role. Caregivers have only 24 hours to accomplish the necessary tasks. With so much to do and little time to do it, time management becomes a critical skill to learn. Here are 12 tips that caregivers can use to be productive with their time. Providing quality care to a senior is filled with stress…
The ability to get around town is essential to preserve a senior’s health, safety, and independence. Reliable transportation gives seniors an opportunity to give back to their community, as well as feel an important sense of connection. Here are transportation options for seniors who don’t drive. Seniors who drive are typically good drivers. These older adults wear their seatbelt, follow…
As a caregiver, your own health and well-being are just as important as the one in your care. The strain of caring for a loved one can take its toll on you, and you may sometimes feel like it won’t matter if you just get through today. But remember that you are doing this work for years and sometimes decades—and…
At Assisting Hands Home Care in Hollywood, FL, we are grateful to be successful and have such a dedicated team of caregivers. So we wanted to celebrate their hard work and commitment to our clients by hosting a cheerful holiday party. About the Holiday Party home care agency to have dedicated, compassionate caregivers, we want to maintain the same standard…
Our caregivers are trained specifically to provide in-home care. At Assisting Hands we are proud to have some of the best caregivers in Broward and all of Florida! #AssistingHands #Broward #Florida Posted by Assisting Hands Home Care-Serving West Broward on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 When you feel overwhelmed with the responsibility of caring for your senior loved ones,…
It’s common for everyone to worry about their upcoming bills. But for seniors, things can feel even more constricted when living off of retirement funds. With everyday expenses and astronomical healthcare costs, it’s too easy to fall into debt nowadays. But what many seniors are unaware of is the benefits that are available to them. Here are 9 benefits for…
