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Category: Senior Care Tips

What Does Shelter-In-Place Look like for Home Care?

Apr252020Daniellah Salariocaregivers, covid-19, home care, social distancing

As with every working industry this season, in Home Care we’ve quickly adjusted to a new way of operating around here. We wanted to keep our clients in the loop about any changes to our services: Limiting Exposure: We are limiting exposure as much as we possibly can. That means, we are trying to stabilize our cases with ideally, one…

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April: Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month

Apr182019ahadlockapril, dementia care, home health care, parkinson's disease awareness month, tami meyer

Care Where You Need It, At Home Here at Assisting Hands Home Care, we provide home health care because we know that is where our clients and so many seniors in our community need the help. We happily help our clients maintain their independence by giving them the helping hands they need. This month we would like to introduce you…

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6 Local Places in Arlington Heights, IL to Stay Fit During the Colder Months

Feb042019ahadlock6 places in arlington heights to stay fit, caregivers, elderly care, fitness for seniors, importance of fitness for seniors, senior care

It sure is chilly outside, but we get a warm, fuzzy feeling in our hearts this month thinking about all of our LOVE-ly clients and caregivers. This month is all about putting LOVE in your heart…and also giving your heart a little love! Preventing Heart Disease February is heart health month and we know how important heart health is for…

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The Importance of Dental Hygiene for Homebound Seniors

Nov082018Daniellah Salariodental hygiene, kim jochheim, oral hygiene, the importance of dental hygiene for seniors

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…

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My elderly mom is healthy for her age, but I still worry about her living alone

Oct252018Daniellah Salariocompanion care, elderly care

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…

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Summer Activities for Senior Adults

Jun192018Daniellah Salariosenior care, summer activities

Summer is a great time of year, full of all kinds of fun activities like cookouts, concerts, and family gatherings. Kids are out of school and the weather is warm enough to enjoy spending more time outdoors at the beach or even just in the backyard. There’s no reason why seniors can’t enjoy summertime activities as well. Socializing has positive…

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Riding Sharing for Seniors

Mar132018Daniellah Salarioriding older adults, riding sharing

These days, ordering a ride is as easy as clicking an app – unless, that is, you don’t have a smartphone. Only a quarter of adults age 65 and older own smartphones, according to a Pew Research Center study. That makes taking advantage of the vast number of ride sharing options out there a little trickier. Ironically, older adults who…

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Winter Safety Products

Jan292018Daniellah Salario

If you can’t tell already, we are very serious about preventing falls. Did you know that falls cause more three times the number of deadly injuries than gunshot wounds?  Scary, to say the least, and time to make the conversation about fall prevention a little more public. A fall can mean the beginning of a downward spiral and long hospital…

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Baby it’s cold outside! Tips for seniors on avoiding falls in the winter

Dec052017Daniellah Salariofall precautions for seniors, senior care in winter

Young and old alike slip and fall on the ice. Older adults are not unique in their desire to avoid this treacherous weather; however, falls for seniors tend to be serious. Practicing fall precautions is the best way to assure that you do not end up injured after a winter fall.  Below are some tips for avoiding those nasty falls…

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The Sandwich Generation: Balancing Caretaking for Young Children and Aging Parents

Nov282017Daniellah Salariotaking care of parents, taking care of young children

The Sandwich Generation is a term that is used to describe a generation of adults who are caring for both an aging parent and growing children.   This situation may sound familiar to you: Mom and dad are in their 90’s and live in Arlington Heights. You and your three teenage children live in Naperville. Work is downtown and your…

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