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
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.
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?
Safely exercising outside during the summer is important for a healthy lifestyle. But during the summer, it can be hard or even dangerous to exercise outdoors due to the intense heat, especially for seniors. Indoor workouts would be a great option, and not everyone may have has access to a pool, gym or exercise equipment in their home. Fortunately, there… Continue Reading Summer Safe Senior Exercising
The Difference between Home Care and Home Health Home care offers non-medical help, while home health care provides medical or clinical assistance often provided by licensed nurses. While the terms “home care” and “home health care” may sound similar, the services provided are quite different. Both types of care can be provided in the comfort of one’s home. Home Health… Continue Reading Home Care Offers Non-Medical Help while Home Health Provides Medical
Summertime is here and for most people it’s a great time to be outside, and staying active and safe in the summer should be a lifestyle of health. All individuals, regardless of age, should be encouraged to reduce sedentary behavior and remain as active as possible, including enjoying the outdoors. However, the extra sunlight, high temperatures and humidity can become… Continue Reading Staying active and SAFE in the summer
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
Kidney disease risk factors include diabetes, high blood pressure, a family history of kidney failure and being age 60 or older. One in 3 American adults is at risk for kidney disease. The National Kidney Foundation is the leading organization in the U.S. dedicated to the awareness, prevention and treatment of kidney disease for hundreds of thousands of healthcare professionals,… Continue Reading Your Kidneys and You
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
We should all be striving towards daily habits that boost the immune system. Strengthening our immune systems daily even though flu and cold season may be behind us for now. Our immune system comprises of our whole body constantly working together internally and externally to organically combat diseases and keep our body in top health. When our immune system starts… Continue Reading Daily Habits that Boost the Immune System