My caregiving journey started when my mother started showing symptoms of dementia. It didn’t dawn on me that aging in their 80s would involve fears of dying, weaknesses, and physical pains that would limit them and and affect their mental health. Caring for my mother challenged my emotions, mental health, and even physical health as it affected my sleep eventually.… Continue Reading A Caregiver’s Journey
The benefits of having a routine can help reduce stress, which can lead to better mental health, more time to relax and less anxiety. Routines create structure and can promote mental, physical and emotional health. The absence of a routine can often lead to stress and feelings of unmanageability. A routine can help establish the most important things, limit your… Continue Reading The Benefits of Having a Routine
Caregivers have a hard task of taking care of loved ones who may be in unfavorable conditions. Caregivers come from all walks of life and possess qualities that go beyond ordinary characteristics. They have to because it takes a lot to care for loved ones who are ill, disabled, and/or elderly. What Caregivers Learn One caregiver states: “I have learned… Continue Reading Taking Care of Loved Ones
Spring Cleaning Tips for Seniors To optimize daily living, spring cleaning is a tradition for many in our communities. We discuss some spring cleaning tips may help folks feel motivated to take the first step. It’s April 2023 and spring is here after weeks of tumultuous rain in Southern California. Often, people clean their homes when spring arrives as the… Continue Reading Spring Cleaning Tips
Why Socializing Matters The importance of socialization for seniors cannot be overemphasized. Healthy relationships are needed regardless of age. Consistent social interactions help keep people mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically healthy. Socializing also prevents isolation and make lives more meaningful. The Health Benefits of Socializing There are a number of important ways that socialization can… Continue Reading Importance of Socialization for Seniors
Senior Living Options With so many senior living options nowadays, it’s difficult to decide which is the best route to take. The following list breaks down the common senior living options: Independent Living Communities Assisted Living Communities Nursing Homes (SNF, Rehab temporary) Memory Care/Support Residential Care Homes (Board & Care) Home Care Companies Hospice Care Independent Living Communities These are… Continue Reading Home Care Helps All Senior Living Options
Fall-Proofing Your Home Fall-proofing your home can help prevent more than 75% of falls that take place inside or in close proximity to the home. But your home doesn’t have to be an obstacle course of potential falls. Some simple and quick changes will easily help reduce your risk of falling. The following tips for fall-proofing your home can help… Continue Reading Fall-Proofing Your Home
Helping a Stroke Patient within 10-20 Minutes Getting to the emergency room (ER) as quickly as possible is perhaps the most important part of managing a stroke because brain tissue can deteriorate at a rapid pace. Statistics show that the initial 10–20 minutes of a stroke plays a crucial role in deciding the overall quality and chance of stroke survival.… Continue Reading Tips to Manage a Stroke
Happy New Year! 2023! Last month was busy with our Christmas food drive! We collected enough food to donate to the Placentia Senior Center as well as the Placentia Veterans Village. We also made a presentation at the Placentia Senior Center and got to know some local seniors who were interested in learning more about home care and how it… Continue Reading Happy New Year! 2023!
Assisting Hands Yorba Linda is holding a Christmas food drive from now until Dec. 8th. By doing so, we extend our gratitude and service to the local veteran and senior communities in Placentia. Specifically, we are donating food to the Placentia Veterans Village and the Placentia Senior Center. Please drop off goods for the Christmas Food Drive to our office,… Continue Reading Christmas Food Drive