Home Care Agency vs. Independent Caregivers
When wondering whether to use the services of a home care agency or independent caregivers, here's what you should consider before you make a decision.
Addressing Social Isolation for Seniors: JF&CS Memory Café and Assisting Hands Home Care
Assisting Hands Home Care helps people in our communities by partnering with local organizations that share our vision. We are fortunate enough to work with a number of like-minded partners, including Jewish Family & Children's [...]
Parkinson’s Awareness Month and Your Loved One
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month; according to The Parkinson’s Foundation, approximately 60,000 American’s are diagnosed with PD each year. Parkinson’s Awareness Month is designed to raise awareness and provide information to those unfamiliar with the [...]
The Importance of Senior Vitamins and Minerals
Changing Your Diet May Help There is a lot to consider before adding vitamin and mineral supplements to your diet. Like most adults, you are probably bombarded with information about these types of supplements. So, [...]
Benefits of Art Therapy for Seniors
Art therapy is a creative form of self-expression that can provide relief from some mental and physical stressors. Seniors can use different mediums in art therapy, including drawing, painting, coloring, and sculpting. While a professional [...]
Another Bowl, Please–Three Yummy Immune-Boosting Soup Recipes
The immune system is the body’s way of fighting off infections. It takes a variety of minerals, antioxidants, and vitamins to fuel or bodies and keep our natural lines of defense strong. A simple and [...]
Get Moving – From Your Chair!
Yoga is growing in popularity all over the world for all-around good health and wellness. The great thing about yoga is that it’s really low-impact for the body, relieves pain, and even improves mental function. [...]
5 Ways to Exercise Your Brain — and Why It’s Important
Most people have a pretty good understanding that staying healthy typically requires some sort of exercise—even if it’s gentle chair exercises, light walking, or stretching—and eating right. But did you know that you should actually [...]
On the Bright Side – Bluebirds
Bird watchers and nature lovers alike all seem to agree that bluebirds are both beautiful and unique feathered creatures worth watching for and knowing more about. The famous music composter, Irving Berlin, even wrote a [...]
Coronavirus Resources
To help keep you safe and healthy, we have put together a summary of the CDC’s guidelines and resources for your easy access. As updates continue coming in, we may update these guidelines. It is important [...]
