When life’s events require extra help, Assisting Hands® Home Care provides individualized services to people in need of all ages. Our agency plays a significant role in assistive care that is growing in importance for patients outside the hospital setting. Assisting Hands® exemplifies compassion, dependability and dignity to all our clients. What is more, founded on the principles of caring… Continue Reading A Successful Approach to Home Care
Falling is a Common Problem Falling is a common problem for individuals 65 years and older, and it can often lead to a trip to the hospital. Each year, millions of older adults fall. In fact, more than one of our four older adults falls each year, but fewer than half will inform their doctor. Research shows that falling once… Continue Reading Why Falls Are Problematic
The term “heart disease” refers to several types of heart conditions. The most common type of heart disease in the United States is coronary artery disease (CAD), which affects the blood flow to the heart attack. The more time that passes without treatment to restore blood flow, the greater the damage to the heart muscle. Sometimes heart disease may be… Continue Reading How to Lower the Risk of a Heart Attack
Caregiving for Individuals with Parkinson’s Being a care partner is essential to the well-being of every individual with Parkinson’s. What Are Some Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease? A softer voice that trails off Falling and trouble with balance and coordination Freezing: a sudden, but temporary inability to move, when you start to walk Moving without assistance or a wheelchair Fatigue and… Continue Reading Caregiving for Individuals with Parkinson’s
Caregiving is a tough job and families should know the criteria involved when identifying an authentic caregiver. Caregivers try to meet the physical needs of home care patients as well as promote overall happiness and well-being. And everyone related to the patient wants to make sure their loved ones are in good hands. So how do you identify a good… Continue Reading How to Identify an Authentic Caregiver
Caregivers Provide Assistance A caregiver provides assistance in meeting the activities of daily living (ADLs) of another person. A caregiver gives care, generally in the home environment, for an aging parent, spouse, other relative, or unrelated person, or for an ill, or disabled person. These tasks may include transportation, grocery shopping, housework, preparing meals. Also giving assistance with getting dressed,… Continue Reading What Do Caregivers Do?
Long Term Care Insurance Covers Home Care Long term care (LTC) insurance can cover the costs of home care or care in a facility that is not an acute-care hospital. These facilities include nursing homes, Residential Care Facilities and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (sometimes called Assisted Living Facilities), skilled nursing facilities or Intermediate Care Facilities. Moreover, long term… Continue Reading What is Long Term Care Insurance?
In our previous blog, we discussed the difference between Alzheimer’s and Dementia symptoms. This time, let’s focus on what you or your loved one can now do to deal with Alzheimer’s and Dementia. While there is currently no official cure for Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia, there are some practical and preventative measures that people can take to maintain or improve… Continue Reading Tips to Improve Alzheimer’s and Dementia Symptoms
The Difference Between Alzheimer’s and Dementia Confusion between Alzheimer’s and dementia is common. While dementia is more of a general term, Alzheimer’s is a specific brain disease. Alzheimer’s can be identified by symptoms of dementia that gradually get worse over time. Alzheimer’s disease first affects the part of the brain associated with learning, so early symptoms often include transformations in… Continue Reading The Difference between Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Safely exercising outside during the summer is important for a healthy lifestyle. But during the summer, it can be hard or even dangerous to exercise outdoors due to the intense heat, especially for seniors. Indoor workouts would be a great option, and not everyone may have has access to a pool, gym or exercise equipment in their home. Fortunately, there… Continue Reading Summer Safe Senior Exercising