Author: psutton

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...

Assisting Hands is happy to announce that Jackie H. is our Caregiver Champion for December! December is always a challenge for us here at Assisting Hands Broomfield.  It’s the time of year when a lot of our employees take a break to visit family out of state or even out of the country.  Jackie has been our go-to caregiver this...

Assisting Hands is proud to share that Michael T. has reached his one year anniversary with us! Mike has been amazing this past year.  He is our go-to guy for driving clients around.  He doesn’t balk at long distances – he has driven clients from Longmont to Aurora and back for doctors appointments!  Home Care can be tough field for...

Continuing with the theme this month of families connecting for the holidays, I want to share this 5-step tool for creating a care plan for your loved one. I often see families struggling with getting on the same page together.  We always recommend a care meeting where everyone can share their concerns and ideas.  This is often the first time...

I represented Assisting Hands at the annual Christmas Concert at Covenant Living of Colorado yesterday.  The Denver Brass 5 put on a wonderful show of traditional carols, including background information on many of them.  We had an enjoyable and educational afternoon at the community! Assisting Hands Broomfield is a proud sponsor of the Covenant Living of Colorado Benevolent Care Fund,...

The holiday season is traditionally one of joy and love, but many struggle with the stress and high expectations.  Seniors especially are vulnerable to a number of dangers this time of year: Trip hazards. Falls are the number one cause of injury in seniors, and unfamiliar decorations and clutter can exacerbate the problem. Who doesn’t love a scented holiday candle?...

As we wrap up Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, I want to highlight more options and resources for people with dementia.  Home Care, of course, is a crucial piece for maintaining independence even while living with dementia.  However, we often suggest additional products to help our clients maintain the highest quality of life. We put together the following chart to showcase some...