Month: June 2024

Many of our clients are struggling with neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s Disease, Dementia, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).  Everyday life can become a tremendous challenge in these situations. Take ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) for example.  Since ALS affects the brain cells that control muscles, getting around the house and accomplishing the activities of daily life becomes extremely difficult.  We cared...

Burnout is a big problem for Caregivers, both professionals and family members.  It’s actually endemic in the healthcare industry in general.  A survey published in JAMA (https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2813914) this past January found that 70% of health care providers performed patient care-related tasks while on vacation. Self-care and taking time to oneself as a caregiver is vital.  Without that ability to recharge,...

Part of the Assisting Hands Mission Statement reads, “Assist our clients to achieve their maximum potential for independence and wellbeing.” Independence is woven into the fabric of who we are as a company. What does that mean for our clients? Many of our clients can perform most of their daily tasks without assistance. Assisting Hands is there for those few...

June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month, with World Elder Abuse Awareness Day set for June 15.   The National Council on Aging (http://ncoa.org)  estimates that 1 in 10 Americans aged 60 or older have experienced some form of elder abuse, but only 1 in 14 cases are reported to authorities.  That is outrageous, and it is our duty as a...