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?
When someone you love starts to need a little more help, When someone you love starts to need a little more help, it’s natural to want to choose the right care that supports not just their needs, but also their comfort and well-being each day. For many, the question becomes simple at heart: Is it better to stay at… Continue Reading Choose the Right Care For You
Abundant Hope for the New Year: 2025 As the new 2025 year begins, we want to encourage everyone to have abundant hope as the new year unfolds and to stay positive always. For many, 2025 may not have started on a positive note. Here in Southern California, we’ve experienced devastating fires that have destroyed homes and lives beyond repair. But… Continue Reading Abundant Hope for the New Year: 2025
In light of the recent devastating and heartbreaking fires across Los Angeles, we wanted to encourage everyone with some home fire safety tips. While the following fire safety tips may not be 100% foolproof, we hope this will help bring some precaution, preparedness, and peace of mind to those that may be at risk. Ensuring fire safety at home is… Continue Reading Home Fire Safety Tips
As the 2024 year comes to a close, it’s a meaningful time to reflect with gratitude on all the moments, lessons, and people that have shaped our journey thus far. We take this time to reflect our gratitudes, we are grateful for: Growth: This year, no matter the challenges, we’ve learned, adapted, and become more resilient. Every hurdle faced has… Continue Reading End of 2024 Year Gratitude
When loved ones start needing home care and family members aren’t prepared to face the logistics, the following common questions about home care arise. What does the caregiver do? How often do they come to my home? Are they male or female? How long are the shifts? Is the initial assessment free? What are the costs? Do you provide transportation?… Continue Reading Common Questions About In-Home Care
Monday, November 11, 2024 was a day to remember with Placentia’s 36th Annual Veterans Day Observance Ceremony and Celebration! We were honored to be invited to attend the Veterans Day Observance Ceremony. Placentia Police Chaplain, Charles Frost, began the celebration with an invocation prayer which was such a blessing. Students from Tuffree Middle School and Yorba Linda Middle School vocal… Continue Reading Veterans Day Celebration 2024!
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