Brain Health, Healthy Aging, Planning Ahead
Recovering from a Stroke
May is American Stroke Awareness Month If you or a loved one has suffered a stroke, you are in the…
Alzheimer's Disease, Brain Health
What it’s like caring for a parent who is dying of Alzheimer’s disease
At Assisting Hands Home Care, we consider it an honor and a privilege to serve families in need of in-home…
Foot Care for Seniors
What Makes Feet Hurt? Most of us start life with trouble-free feet. What goes wrong? Of hundreds of known foot…
What Seniors Should Know About Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Many eye diseases are treatable if diagnosed early enough. But often, the damage from eye disease happens slowly, so a…
The Amazing Health Benefits of Pets
Anyone who has owned a pet knows the joy an animal can bring to one’s life. You often hear enthusiasts…
Living at Home With Heart Disease
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States—but according to the National Institutes of Health, heart disease is also one of the most preventable conditions. Most people with heart disease prefer to remain in the comfort of their own home rather than move to a nursing home or other care community. Get info on in-home care through Assisting Hands Home Care.
Is Winter Really Heart Attack Season?
We often hear of a person being rushed to the hospital with a heart attack after shoveling snow. Is snow…
Healthy Aging, Legal & Financial, Planning Ahead
Helping Aging Parents Who Want to Remain at Home
As a recent Congressional Budget Office (CBO) report predicted a doubling of nursing home and other long-term care costs, the…