Veteran events can be a powerful way to give back and show support. At Assisting Hands, we have the privilege of caring for many veterans and their families. Every day, we see their strength, hear their stories, and witness the sacrifices they’ve made. Because of this, we believe honoring our veterans isn’t just about saying thank you. Instead, it’s about… Continue Reading Show Your Support: Veteran Events Across Orange County
If you or a loved one is a veteran or surviving spouse in need of in-home care or assistance with daily activities, Aid and Attendance could provide vital financial support. Offered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), this benefit can help cover the cost of caregivers, assisted living, or nursing home care. In this post, we’ll break down… Continue Reading What Is Aid and Attendance and How Do You Apply?
To celebrate Independence Day 2025, our team had the privilege of honoring veterans and celebrating in a special way with the local veterans at the Placentia Veterans Village Independence Day Luncheon. First and foremost, we deeply thank our dear veterans for your service to our country! Our team hosted and sponsored food for the veterans at the Placentia Veterans Village… Continue Reading Independence Day Luncheon Honoring Veterans in Our Community
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
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
Social isolation and loneliness among seniors are detrimental to their health, reveals research. Social isolation and loneliness has been linked to numerous poor health outcomes in seniors such as depression, increased rate of a stroke or heart attack, dementia, and premature death. And, as the population of older adults in the US continues to grow, isolation among seniors is turning… Continue Reading 4 Effective Ways to Help Seniors Avoid Social Isolation
Omega-3 fatty acids helps improve hair, skin, and nails, and benefits the cardiovascular and neurological systems and may prevent Dementia. Omega-3 Should be a Must for Dementia Patients Supplementing with this essential fatty acid in our daily diet is a good idea at any age, but for aging persons experiencing Dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, it should be a must. Studies… Continue Reading Omega-3 Fatty Acids Helps Benefit Dementia
How Strawberries Can Lower Alzheimer’s and Dementia Risks Let’s take a deeper dive into how strawberries can lower Alzheimer’s and Dementia risks. Researchers found in a six year study that participants did not develop Alzheimer or dementia with the frequency of strawberry consumption. Strawberries have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that can improve neuronal function and cognition. Vitamin C, anthocyanidins such… Continue Reading How Strawberries Can Lower Alzheimer’s and Dementia Risks
Food is important when it comes to maximizing our brain health. Studies have shown that eating the right foods (and the right amount) can help us maintain weight, keep our hearts healthy, and help us optimize our immunity to fight off illness. But did you know that some foods can also help us improve our brain health? We’re not just… Continue Reading Top 5 Foods for Brain Health