Determining when exactly your parents need help with personal care and tasks around the house can be difficult. But one thing is for sure: they won’t be the ones to tell you! Most seniors want to stay independent in their own homes for as long as possible. Because of this, they may hesitate to tell their loved ones when they…
Blossom was a finalist for last year’s Home Care Owners of America Caregiver of the Year award. No one had a better story than Endam “Blossom” Ajeck, so to me she was the all around winner! Endam is a true Caregiver Superhero. Endam “Blossom” Ajeck has worked with Assisting Hands Lombard since she has been in the United States. She…
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…
A big thank you to our HEROES who work tirelessly and keep seniors in our community well cared for and safe in their homes!
