Our Blog
Welcome to the Assisting Hands® Home Care Blog, your go-to resource for insightful articles, tips, and updates on home care services in the Lexington and Bedford area. Here, we share expert advice on a wide range of topics, from caregiving and health tips to stories that inspire and inform. Our goal is to keep you connected and informed about the best practices in home care, helping you and your loved ones navigate the journey with confidence and ease. Whether you’re a caregiver, a family member, or someone seeking home care services, our blog is designed to provide valuable information and support for all your needs. Thank you for visiting, and we hope you find our content helpful and engaging.
Expand Your Career Opportunities With Assisting Hands of Boston Northwest’s Online Career Fair
Whether you're already a caregiver or are trying to become one, Assisting Hands of Boston Northwest's Career Fair can help! Register today!
How to Avoid Feelings of Guilt When Taking a Respite Care Break
Feelings of guilt are so prevalent among family caregivers that it even has a name: “caregiver guilt.” Many caregivers feel guilty because they believe they’re not providing adequate care; they experience guilt over feeling frustrated and angry about their chaotic life or lack of control, or over their need to take a respite care break.
Caring for the Aging Population with Diabetes
If you are a health care professional wanting to learn about diabetes to help your client and receive some continuing education, this is the perfect program!
Caregiver Health: Depression and Caregiving
Family caregivers spend an average of more than 24 hours a week helping their loved ones continue to live at home. Unfortunately, this time commitment and all the other obligations a caregiver has often put their physical and mental health at the bottom of their to-do list.
Meal Planning When You Have a Senior in the Home
Proper nutrition is important throughout life, notably for those aged 65+. Here's how to incorporate meal planning into your weekly schedule when you have a senior in the home.
Don’t Wait Until You Need Home Care to Do Your Research
As a concerned senior, there’s no time like the present to explore your home care options. Using this handy guide as a reference will help ensure that you choose the best provider long before that inevitable day arrives.
