Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a debilitating condition that progressively impacts a person’s muscle function, making it challenging… Read More »ALS Home Care: How Professional Caregivers Can Support Families Dealing with ALS
Growing older comes with unique challenges. Seniors without family, dubbed elder orphans, face a greater number of obstacles. Without support or even an emergency contact,… Read More »Who Takes Care of Seniors with No Family?
A prior head injury increases the risk of a stroke. This is the reason it is critical that seniors protect themselves with bicycle helmets while… Read More »Can a Head Injury Cause a Stroke in the Elderly?
Too much fluid can build up around the heart. When this occurs, it is known as pericardial effusion. An excess of fluid buildup affects how… Read More »What Causes Fluid Near the Heart in Elderly?
Per the American Cancer Society, lung cancer is most commonly diagnosed in people aged 65 and older. Since most seniors with this condition spend the… Read More »How to Support Seniors with Lung Cancer
According to the CDC, one in four people aged 65 or older fall each year, with slip and fall cases being the leading cause of… Read More »What to Do When a Senior Falls
Water is a source of life and the key to health. Seniors who are well-hydrated maintain better physical health and cognition. But dehydration, which is… Read More »Can Dehydration Cause Confusion in the Elderly?
As our loved ones age, it’s not uncommon to witness changes in their behavior that can be both surprising and challenging. Among the various shifts… Read More »Why do the elderly become self-centered?
The Cookie Decoration event organized by Assisting Hands Home Care brought joy and enrichment to participating seniors. Through this engaging activity, seniors not only relished… Read More »Cookie Decoration by Assisting Hands Home Care
Introduction: As our bodies gracefully age, we often encounter unique health challenges. Swollen ankles, a seemingly common issue among seniors, can be both a discomfort… Read More »Unraveling the Mystery: Understanding the Causes and Solutions for Swollen Ankles in Seniors
Everyone was wonderful from my initial call to care. Thank you to everyone at Assisting Hands.
So grateful they could help me with caring for my Dad. This company genuinely cares and puts the needs of the ones they care for above anything else. Highly recommend to anyone that needs help with an aging family member.
They make a difference because they have
the right personality and the right training.
My parents’ Home Health Aide, Yesenia is absolutely fabulous. She’s kind, compassionate, hard working and extremely trustworthy! It’s been a wonderful experience and we are very thankful to Assisting Hands Home Care for such a perfect fit!
