Have you ever wondered what it’s really like to be a caregiver? Have you ever asked yourself, what does my caregiver do with my mother/grandfather/sister/wife etc. all afternoon? I’m Allison, Lead caregiver at Assisting Hands of Arlington Heights, here to answer your questions! A Day in the Life of Our Caregivers For us as caregivers, our number one job, as…
Congratulations to our caregiver of the month for January, Katie Martin! Katie’s clients have some wonderful things to say about her…and so do we! About Katie Katie truly has a heart and passion for healthcare. She has aspirations in the medical field and we know that she will make a fantastic doctor one day! She truly wants to learn about…
This December, our caregiver of the month is Nayely! Nayely is a part-time nursing student and a full-time super star! She has been working with us since last summer and we couldn’t be happier to have her on board. About Nayely We don’t always hear from Nayely, because so often everything is simply smooth sailing as she delivers quality care…
Here at Assisting Hands Home Care in Arlington Heights, IL, one of the things we love about caregiving is how much life experience our seniors have! We love to hear the wisdom and stories our clients and their families have to share from around the local community. This month we asked our caregivers if their seniors would like to share…
Thanksgiving often feels like the first exciting kickoff to the season of giving. It is a holiday that is all about appreciating what we already have and what we hold dear: our family, our friends and all of our loved ones. For many of us, Thanksgiving is also all about the food! We all have our favorite Thanksgiving dishes that…
A Traveling Dental Hygienist in the Northwest Suburbs Shares her Perspective Even for those who are homebound, it is important to have a sense of normalcy to your morning and evening routine. Your loved one deserves to start the day fresh – that means clean clothes, a freshly made bed, a shower, and sparkling clean teeth. Think of how much…
Our November Caregiver of the Month is Cecilia Regaspi. Cecilia was chosen as caregiver of the month because we feel that her values align with those that are most needed to provide the highest quality of care. About Cecilia Cecilia is qualified, dependable, industrious, and performs each and every duty of her job with great commitment for doing her best…
Tell me if this story sounds familiar: Your mom is in excellent health at age 80, 90, or rounding 100. She is fiercely independent and does just about everything on her own, from cleaning and laundry, to paying bills, cooking, and even driving. You, on the other hand, WORRY about her living alone and want to have the talk about…
We are excited to announce our October caregiver of the month, Rosa Solivan. We knew Rosa was a gem when she walked in the door and continues to prove that each and every day with the local families she serves. Rosa is the kind of person whose positivity, energy, and excitement for life rub off on whoever she meets. We…
One of the best parts about owning a home care agency is having the opportunity to learn from the members of our team about their motivation for becoming a caregiver and their view of what exactly it means to provide CARE. I have thought this month about the importance of making the distinction between care and caring with my caregivers…
