Congratulations to Jessica M., Assisting Hands Lombard’s Caregiver of the Month January 2022. When asked what drew her to being a Caregiver, Jessica says, “I have always liked to take care of people, I have always had a good heart and been responsible. I take things seriously. So this is a good job for me.” Her client, Bernice agrees with…
At Assisting Hands located in Villa Park, we are proud of the CARE TEAM we have. Our current team of caregivers is outstanding and we are blessed to have them. Assisting Hands is growing in our number of clients, and we are looking for MORE CAREGIVERS to continue to build the ROCK STAR team we have! If you are a CAREGIVER…
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been difficult for home care providers to hire caregivers to cover the needs of their clients. In fact, some home care providers have stopped trying to get new clients because they do not currently have the staff to accommodate the clients they already have. Alison Shearer, owner of Assisting Hands…
Retirement brings with it an enjoyable life of leisure—but also a dwindling sense of self-esteem. Elderly people are more likely to experience low self-esteem once they peak at a certain age. However, it is possible for families and caregivers to improve seniors’ overall self-esteem. Why do seniors experience low self-esteem? Studies show that self-esteem begins to decline between the ages…
To many adult children, parents were once the picture of health and independence. As Mom and Dad age, however, their abilities to remain mentally and physically functional wane. Seniors’ physical and cognitive decline lead to families asking questions about whether to leave aging parents at home alone. Family caregivers must constantly reassess their parents’ health and abilities in order to…
A big thank you to our HEROES who work tirelessly and keep seniors in our community well cared for and safe in their homes!
At Assisting Hands Lombard, we send daily reminders to our caregivers about the Center for Disease Control directives for safe practices regarding COVID-19. We have completed added training on the COVID-19 virus and best practices with our current Care Team and have implemented this training for new employees. We are conducting all interviews and Care Team discussions remotely, only going…
