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…
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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…
Coronavirus disease, also known as Covid-19, has been affecting large populations, especially seniors, across the world and the U.S. Read our “The Quick Facts About COVID-19” blog to learn how to keep the virus at bay, what to do if you get sick and how to lower virus risk for your senior loved ones. To stay up-to-date follow : Centers…
Promoting independence in older individuals suffering from dementia is essential to instilling a sense of self-worth in them. Alzheimer’s patients who are encouraged to overly rely on their caregivers are less likely to participate in daily self-care activities—which in turn, undermines their independence. Caregivers may be inclined to provide excessive help when they fail to see the value of promoting…
Families begin to evaluate care options when constant supervision and access to medical care becomes necessary for their elderly loved ones. Benefits like these are available through either live-in / 24-hour home care or a nursing home. Arriving at the best decision involves comparing the two options. The majority of seniors prefer to age in place. The familiar setting of…
