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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 Make a Hospital Stay Easier for a Senior with Dementia
Being hospitalized is never a pleasant experience for anyone, young or old. But, it’s been proven to be especially harmful to seniors with dementia. As a family caregiver, there are some things you can do to help make a hospital stay more manageable and more beneficial for a loved one with dementia.
The Sharing of Life Lessons Can Benefit Clients and Caregivers
Check out what tidbits you can relate to or learn from in our Caregiving Connection Newsletter!
What is the Difference Between Home Care and Home Health Care?
Whether you’re an elderly care recipient or a concerned family member, knowing how to tell the difference between home care and home health care will no doubt matter when important decisions weigh in the balance.
Providing Healthful Post-Hospital Care for Seniors
Studies show that nearly one-fifth of seniors are readmitted to the hospital within 30 days of discharge. And mounting evidence suggests that what happens after someone is discharged may be just as important as the care they received while in the hospital.
Focusing Home Care Operations on What Matters Most
The need for a home care agency to focus on keeping clients healthy at home and out of the hospital cannot be understated. Our own Dave Tasto elaborates in this Home Care Pulse article.
Parkinson’s Awareness Month: Strength, Optimism, and Hope
We understand the challenges you experience as a family caregiver for a loved one with Parkinson’s. To help make life a little easier, we would like to share these six tips with family caregivers to help a loved one live a quality life at home with Parkinson’s disease.
