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?
Helps Participants Relax Music therapists use songs with distinctive themes, lyrics, instruments, and rhythms to help participants relax. It slows down the heart rate. Music also lowers the level of the stress hormone cortisol. This same effect causes people with anxiety to feel calmer and physically more capable of relaxing. Music is a powerful healing tool. By reducing stress and… Continue Reading Music Helps Participants Relax for Better Mental Health
September 15 marks the start of celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. As such, Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) recognizes and celebrates the many contributions, diverse cultures, and extensive histories of… Continue Reading Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
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
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
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