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.
How to Protect Seniors from Financial Scams
If you’re currently caring for aging in place senior, protecting them from financial scams is probably a priority. Thankfully, doing so is possible when taking these steps.
JF&CS Virtual Memory Cafe: A Gentle Yoga Session
Caring for a loved one with dementia? Looking for something fun and engaging to do? The JF&CS Memory Cafe coming up might be perfect!
Senior-Friendly Home Additions to Help Prevent Falls
Many seniors end up receiving care in a nursing home or hospital as they recuperate from a fall, and, sadly, some never fully recover. Taking a room-by-room approach, let’s look at some easy home additions and steps you can take to help prevent your loved one from falling.
Top 10 Traits of a Caregiver
What does it take to be a good caregiver? Read on to learn more about the top qualities that professional caregivers should have.
Trip and Fall Prevention Tips for Seniors
One of the biggest fears for that aged 65-and-over is tripping and falling. In fact, one-in-four older Americans trip and fall every year, and falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries in the elderly population.
Signs You May be a Burned-Out Caregiver
Being a caregiver can be extremely stressful – and caregiver burnout is real. According to the Cleveland Clinic, caregiver burnout often happens when caregivers aren’t getting the help they need - they may be stretched too thin and trying to do more than they can physically or mentally handle.
