October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Every October, the nation comes together in observance of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Not only is the month raising...
No-Bake Apple Pie: Quick. Easy. Delicious.
When it comes to flavors of the season, it is no contest that apple is the go-to for September. Apple…
Healthy Aging, In Home Care, Senior Care
Ready, Steady, Balance: Fall Prevention Awareness Day
Did you know that falls are the leading cause of injury deaths, unintentional injuries, and hospital admissions for trauma among…
September is World Alzheimer’s Month
World Alzheimer’s Month is an international opportunity to educate, encourage support, raise awareness, and challenge the stigma that surrounds dementia….
Sneaky Habits That Cause Caregiver Weight Gain
Yep, caregiver weight gain is a thing. If you find the numbers spiraling up on your scale—you’re not alone. Taking…
The Importance of Senior Vitamins and Minerals
Changing Your Diet May Help There is a lot to consider before adding vitamin and mineral supplements to your diet….
Healthy Aging, Homecare, In Home Care, Planning Ahead
Another Bowl, Please–Three Yummy Immune-Boosting Soup Recipes
The immune system is the body’s way of fighting off infections. It takes a variety of minerals, antioxidants, and vitamins…
COVID-19, Healthy Aging, Homecare, In Home Care, Long Term Care, Senior Care
Staying Smart, Staying Safe: On-Site Wellness and Temperature Screenings for Gatherings & Events Provided by Assisting Hands® Home Care
The world has changed in the past seven months, and the in-person events and gatherings we had been used to…
3 Easy (and Healthy) Crockpot Meals
Every single day, we have the daunting task of trying to decide what we’re going to cook for dinner. Sometimes…
Foods That Cause Brain Fog
We recently wrote a blog about foods that are great for brain health and can actually improve your overall brain…
Easy Ways to Grow Vegetable When You Have no Room to Garden
Gardening is a great stress reliever, a way to pass the time, a way to make something beautiful, and a…
How Poetry Brightens the Brain and Improves Your Memory
There are so many different kinds of poetry: some rhyme, some are short; some take time, some help court. If…