As seniors start to have more trouble with daily tasks, the really personal ones, like bathing, may be giving them the most trouble. There are solutions, like hiring personal care at home, that can make bathing much safer and easier for seniors to do as often as necessary. Create a Safe and Comfortable Environment for Bathing A safe environment makes…
I wanted to show off my new vehicle decal on this gorgeous day! Since Sydney (my trusty Outback) is my office for many hours during the week, I figured I should deck her out with a little Assisting Hands swag. But playing “Spot Phil on the Road” isn’t the only reason to get outside! The Washington Post notes that a…
One of the major goals of the Thriving at Home approach that we follow at Assisting Hands is to avoid readmission to the hospital. Return trips increase costs and present considerable health risks. Part 1 of this topic covered the reasons for readmission. Here we will discuss some techniques to help reduce the chances of a readmission. Clear Discharge Plans…
If your senior parent wants to continue to live in their own home but they have been diagnosed with depression, you may be wondering if it’s a good idea for them to live alone. And it’s true that aging in place can put seniors at a higher risk for social isolation, which can make the symptoms of depression worse. But…
Since the health and well-being of our employees is of the greatest importance, Assisting Hands is proud to announce that we will be offering our caregivers health, dental, and vision insurance. Thanks to our partners at L2 Business Solutions (http://www.L2Biz.com), we have been able to offer a selection of plans to fit any budget. The Affordable Care Act mandates companies…
Assisting Hands is proud to announce that Kris J. is our Caregiver Champion for January! Kris came to Assisting Hands right out of the Army, with a big heart but very little experience. Since then, she has learned an amazing amount, including personal care such as showering and helping clients put on compression stockings. She has also learned some valuable…
Low vision is the inability to have your eyesight fixed with surgery, glasses, or corrective lenses. If your elderly loved one has low vision, he probably needs assistance with some tasks and, likely, he cannot drive. Having low vision can seem like an insurmountable issue that makes every day difficult and while it does provide its challenges, as the caregiver,…
One of the major goals of the Thriving at Home approach that we follow at Assisting Hands is to avoid readmission to the hospital. Return trips increase costs and present considerable health risks. The U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality reports that, on average, 14% of hospital stays result in readmissions. In 2018, that added up to 3.8 million…
Happy New Year! Are you still looking for a resolution that is both achievable and meaningful? Your friends at Assisting Hands are here to help!
With winter in full force, the weather patterns have been far from normal in many areas. You have states like Vermont experiencing non-stop rain and spring-like weather. California is seeing tremendous storms leading to mudslides and flooding. New York has had two storms that dumped upwards of seven feet of snow each time. No matter where your dad lives, you…
