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Month: January 2024

Shedding Light on Seasonal Affective Disorder in Seniors

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As the seasons change, so do our moods. For many, the colder, darker months can bring about a condition known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD). While more information and support have come to light in recent years about SAD, it might still be overlooked by seniors, who tend to spend a lot of time by themselves. In this blog, we'll...
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New Year, New Training!

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With the New Year in full swing, Assisting Hands is rolling out annual training to our caregivers. Every year, our employees must participate in our continuing education program to keep their skills sharp! Here are some of the topics we will be covering: • Infection control (it’s still flu season, let’s keep everyone healthy!) • Client rights • Understanding and...
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Assisting Hands Recognized in Franchise 500 List

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Exciting news from Assisting Hands National Team! Every year, Entrepreneur magazine publishes the Franchise 500, a list of the best, strongest franchises. They rank companies based on brand strength, size and growth, financial strength and stability, and other metrics. This year, Assisting Hands ranks #280 out of 500. Entrepreneur told us “This was the most competitive Franchise 500 ever with...
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Six Questions to Ask a Family Member with Dementia

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People who have been diagnosed with dementia are facing some big changes as their condition worsens. Family members need to approach seniors with dementia from a place of understanding and empathy, especially as their cognitive health changes. Alzheimer’s care providers can help families understand how to help, especially by incorporating activities like reminiscing in daily and weekly routines. Reminiscing can...
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