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?
Often long term care insurance companies determine home care coverage for policy holders based on the six ADLs needed. ADLs is an acronym which stands for activities of daily living. Two out of the six ADLs Six ADLs are used to measure your physical abilities to determine if you qualify for benefits. The law requires tax-qualified policies to pay or… Continue Reading What are ADLs?
Long-term care (LTC) insurance is the assistance or supervision someone may need when they are unable to do some of the basic activities of daily living (ADLs) independently. Most conditions impacting people with long-term care needs are chronic such as: high blood pressure Alzheimer’s disease and dementia depression arthritis diabetes heart disease But chronic disease is not exclusively reserved for… Continue Reading How Does Long-Term Care Insurance Work?
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
Caregiving is a tough job and families should know the criteria involved when identifying an authentic caregiver. Caregivers try to meet the physical needs of home care patients as well as promote overall happiness and well-being. And everyone related to the patient wants to make sure their loved ones are in good hands. So how do you identify a good… Continue Reading How to Identify an Authentic Caregiver
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?
