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!
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?