Month: January 2025

Assisting Hands is so proud to announce that Elizabeth B. is our Caregiver Champion for January! Usually we recognize caregivers for their great work on the job, but this month is a bit different.  We want to recognize Elizabeth B. for her tremendous achievement of passing the U.S. Citizenship test! Elizabeth has been in the country since she was 6...

Depression in seniors, especially during the winter months, is a significant concern here at Assisting Hands Broomfield.  Seasonal Affective Disorder, isolation, and reduced physical activity can all contribute to making depression more pronounced.  Isolation and depression (which I have written about before) can lead to worsening physical health as well as cognitive decline. Home care can help!  Most of our...

Flu season is upon us, and seniors account for 50-70% of flu-related hospitalizations and 70-85% of flu-related deaths (https://www.cdc.gov/flu/highrisk/65over.htm).  Those are frightening numbers!  Older people are more susceptible to the flu because the immune system weakens as we age. Now is the time to focus on prevention.  So much of the immune system’s power comes from the foods we eat,...

Winter is in full force here in the Denver metro area!  Between the cold and the thin air, winter is especially harsh on senior skin, causing dryness, itching, and painful cracking.  At Assisting Hands we mostly focus on seniors, but these tips for skin care are great for everyone: Moisturize regularly. Apply a rich moisturizer right after your shower Limit...

After a long and difficult journey, Assisting Hands Broomfield is proud to announce that we have been approved to accept Medicaid.  Assisting Hands can now provide service for clients with an IHSS waiver for personal care, homemaker, and health maintenance services.  In addition, we are certified as a Program Approved Service Agency (PASA), which allows us to help care for...