Every month, we introduce you to one of our marvelous caregivers in our Caregiver of the Month blog. Our Caregiver of the Month is someone who has been stepping up to challenges that month and shining bright. The truth is, all of the caregivers on our team shine bright every day! We know caregiving is rewarding, but we also know it…
We are very proud to announce the newest addition to our Assisting Hands Arlington Heights administrative team. Cheryl Castleberry came on board early September as our Case Manager. I know that having a greater presence in the field with help our caregivers feel supported and our clients’ needs stay front and center in our mind. Cheryl will be out to…
As we welcome the First Day of Fall this month, let’s also wave a happy autumn hello to our caregiver of the month Fauzia Ali! Fauzia is our caring superstar team player who has always been reliable, and has stepped up many times this month in particular when emergency situations arose…and we can’t say thank you enough! About Fauzia Fauzia…
It’s that time of year to “fall back” into routine. Summer feels great, but it also feel goods to make plans for our coziest season. Here’s a few special events happening around the Assisting Hands family this fall: October 3rd Fall Caregiver Appreciation Night We’ll be getting together for a potluck and paint night at Bottle & Bottega in downtown…
It’s that Sandwich-Making time of year: As back to school is just around the corner, we have moms and dads out there arranging their weekly schedules between school, sports, clubs, appointments, homework help, plus their OWN jobs! When you add caring for your parents on top of the regular responsibilities, the mind can go into a kind of overload. You…
Ahhhh! Here we are deep in summer and as these dog days of August start to approach we all get a little nostalgic for an old summer love. Remember the trips up to the lake in Wisconsin or all the fun adventures to sports games, festivals, the race track, and late evening walks in the woods? Well, young and old…
About Jackie In the midst of this very warm July, please help us give a warm thank you to our Caregiver of the Month, Jackie. We can tell that Jackie was meant to be in healthcare. As she says, “I love being around people, especially the older ones.” We couldn’t have said it better ourselves! Not only is she an…
At Assisting Hands Home Care, we are so used to visiting our clients in their homes, that it is a special day for us when we can play host! Last Thursday, June 20th, we had the opportunity to invite local nurses, social workers, speech language pathologists, and community members for a presentation on Parkinson’s Disease and how to effectively care…
At Assisting Hands, we know it takes both strength as well as a tender compassion to provide home care to our beautiful clients, and that is exactly what we get with Patrick Ekechi, our stellar Caregiver of the Month for June. Patrick is never scared off by challenges; he simply takes them as they come with confidence! About Patrick His…
How to get out and about in the sunshine this June Do you ever feel that a good deal is just what you need to get out of the house and try something new? Some of our Arlington Heights clients are the best deal-hunters I know and give us tips on some of the great discounts for seniors around town. Here’s a…