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
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
Summer is here and how do you encourage summer activities for folks with special needs? There are many camps for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities utilize therapeutic horseback riding.
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
Assistance for All Ages Special needs care include children and adults that may require extra support with activities of daily living. Therefore, it is important to choose respite or personal care that meets requirements and discuss them with the provider or service coordinator. Some Things to Consider: You are the most knowledgeable person about your loved one’s needs, so it… Continue Reading Special Needs Care
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
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