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Post-Hospital Syndrome in Older Adults: Signs, Causes and Recovery

Sep222026Richard E. UeberflussPost-Hospital Syndrome, transitional care

The surgery went well, the infection cleared, and the discharge paperwork said your mom was ready to go home. You drove her there feeling relieved that the hardest part was finally behind you. Then, a few days later, something seems different. She is unsteady getting out of her chair in a way she wasn't before, loses her train of thought...

Assisting Hands Provides Parkinson’s Disease CEU at Southlake Methodist Hospital

Sep172026Richard E. UeberflussParkinson's Care, Parkinson’s Disease Education

On May 19, 2026, Richard Ueberfluss of Assisting Hands Home Care had the opportunity to provide a continuing education presentation on Parkinson’s disease at Southlake Methodist Hospital in Merrillville, Indiana. The noon CEU program brought together members of the hospital’s Social Services and Case Management team for an educational discussion focused on Parkinson’s disease and the challenges individuals and families…

10 Signs an Elderly Parent Needs Help With Toileting: What Family Caregivers Should Know

Sep112026jueberflussIncontinence Care, Senior Toileting Assistance

Key takeaway: An elderly parent may need toileting assistance when bathroom trips become unsafe or they can no longer independently manage transfers, clothing, hygiene, continence, or bathroom routines. A sudden change should be discussed with a healthcare professional. An elderly parent may need help with toileting if they have frequent bathroom accidents, struggle to get to or use the toilet...

What Factors Affect the Cost of Home Care?

Aug132026Richard E. UeberflussHome Care Costs, Senior Care Planning

When families start looking into home care for a parent, the first question is almost always about money. How much is this going to cost? It depends, and that answer frustrates people at first. Home care isn't a single product with one price tag. It's built around one person's needs, and those needs are different for everyone. That works in...

What Is the VA Aid & Attendance Benefit and Do You Qualify?

Aug112026jueberflussVA Aid and Attendance, veterans benefits

A lot of families take care of a veteran parent or spouse for years without knowing there’s a VA benefit built for exactly that situation. It’s called Aid & Attendance, and it can add over two thousand dollars a month on top of a regular VA pension, money that’s meant to help pay for the kind of hands-on daily support…

The Ultimate Guide: 7 Ways to Pay for Non-Medical Home Care in Illinois

Jul162026Richard E. UeberflussHome Care Costs, Paying for Home Care

In 20 years as a physical therapist, spanning acute hospital care, outpatient orthopedics, sports medicine, and home health, plus 7 years as an acute care hospital administrator before I started this agency, I've had some version of this conversation hundreds of times: a family finally admits Mom needs help at home, and then someone asks the question that stops the...

A Naperville Senior Just Attended His First Prom at 100 Years Old

Jun232026Richard E. UeberflussCommunity Stories, Ray Svejnoha, Veterans Care

Ray Svejnoha is 100 years old, a World War II veteran, and someone our Assisting Hands Home Care Naperville team has the privilege of serving at Independence Village in Naperville, Illinois. This month, he did something he never got to do back in 1944: he went to prom. When Ray was a teenager, he was called up for military service…

What to Do When Someone with Dementia Refuses to Shower: A Step-by-Step Guide for Caregivers

Jun182026Richard E. UeberflussBathing Assistance, Caregiver Tips, Dementia Behavior

Quick Answer: When a person with dementia refuses to shower, do not force them. Instead, identify the specific fear or discomfort driving the refusal (water temperature, cold air, loss of control, confusion about what is happening), then adjust your approach to remove that trigger. Offer a sponge bath as an alternative, use a consistent routine, keep the bathroom warm and...

Aging in Place vs. Assisted Living: Which Is Right for Your Family?

May142026Richard E. Ueberflussaging in place vs assisted living, Elderly care options

When a parent or older loved one begins to need more help with daily life, the question of where and how they should receive care becomes one of the most consequential decisions a family will face. Two paths come up most often in these conversations: aging in place at home with professional support, or transitioning into an assisted living community....

What the Right Sleep Position Can Do for an Aging Body

May062026Richard E. Ueberflusssenior sleep health, sleep positions for seniors

The best sleep position for most elderly adults is on their left side with a firm pillow placed between their knees. It supports circulation, keeps acid reflux from flaring up, reduces pressure on the joints, and helps the body breathe more easily through the night. That answer covers the majority of older adults, but the right choice depends on the...

Post-Hospital Syndrome in Older Adults: Signs, Causes and Recovery

Assisting Hands Provides Parkinson’s Disease CEU at Southlake Methodist Hospital

10 Signs an Elderly Parent Needs Help With Toileting: What Family Caregivers Should Know

What Factors Affect the Cost of Home Care?

What Is the VA Aid & Attendance Benefit and Do You Qualify?

The Ultimate Guide: 7 Ways to Pay for Non-Medical Home Care in Illinois

A Naperville Senior Just Attended His First Prom at 100 Years Old

What to Do When Someone with Dementia Refuses to Shower: A Step-by-Step Guide for Caregivers

Aging in Place vs. Assisted Living: Which Is Right for Your Family?

What the Right Sleep Position Can Do for an Aging Body

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