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.
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 [...]
The Benefits of Tai Chi for Seniors
If you're new to exercise, or looking for a new form of physical fitness that's extremely easy on your body's joints, tai chi may be just the thing for you! Dating back over 2,500 years, [...]
What is Parkinson’s?
Parkinson's is a chronic and progressive brain disorder of the central nervous system. The motor symptoms—tremor, slowness, stiffness, along with balance and walking issues—result from the death of cells that make dopamine. In short, dopamine [...]
Dementia Friends: What You Need to Know
How do I become a Dementia Friend? You will become a Dementia Friend by attending this one-hour information session to learn five key messages about living with dementia, and the simple things you can [...]
