Are you prepared to navigate the twists and turns of your aging parents’ health needs? As they grow older, ensuring their well-being becomes a critical responsibility that can be fraught with uncertainty. This guide will lead you through the crucial health screenings vital for elderly care, discuss how to weave preventive practices into their everyday life, and emphasize the role…
We have nominated Charlotte for this month’s Caregiver award. Charlotte, has shown time and time again extraordinary dedication and reliability, she has worked with more challenging clients with kindness, dedication, she has a positive outlook and is truly a kind person. She is an exceptional caregiver. She not only works well with her clients but is compassionate, and helpful to…
We would like to congratulate Bryan, who earned May’s Caregiver of the Month! Bryan comes to Assisting Hands from a human services background. Bryan has over a decade of caregiving experience and is a graduate of Judson university, with a degree in psychology. Bryan has been working in the Human Services field for over 2 decades, with experience in several…
We would like to nominate Solange for the Caregiver of the Month. Solange saves clients every day with her genuine care, strength, and knowledge. Solange first started with us with so much confidence. Her fearless, caring, and responsible attitude with any client and situation has touched the lives of every person she has come in contact with. She knows how…
We would like to nominate Tucker for this month’s Caregiver award! Tucker started out with us without any knowledge or background. Since then, Tucker has surpassed every expectation. Always eager to learn and work. No matter the client or situation, Tucker is ready with a smile. He is the type of caregiver that seems to connect with any client. Tucker’s…
Today we decided to celebrate Thanksgiving a little early with our Caregivers! We gave thanks with turkeys, cookies, and muffins. We appreciate every single one of our Caregivers. The care and support they give to our clients is a gift itself!
As we age, safe driving may become a challenge. Sometimes seniors lose their ability to react quickly, they may not be able to see well, have stiff joints, or may lose their way when driving due to Alzheimer’s or other underlying diseases. It is not easy to admit that you may need to do additional things to keep driving or…
We are proud to announce the caregiver of the year. With a year that brought so many challenges, Octavia was one bright star within our team in 2020. In addition to our Caregiver of the year award, Octavia was also chosen as a nominee for the annual Above the Best National Caregiver Award out of 70 National Offices. Octavia brings…
Loneliness in the older population is considered by experts to be an epidemic. Loneliness is a medical health risk, as it can cause seniors to become more prone to adverse health conditions. Despite the prevalence of loneliness, families can take steps to ease these feelings in their senior parents. Recent studies conducted by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and…
