Despite the ongoing heat waves occurring during summer weather, seniors should make every effort to build exercise into their daily routines. Older adults, especially those over 75, are more prone to experience little or no physical activity in their day. Those aged 65 and older who do engage in exercise often find satisfaction in mildly exertive activities, like gardening or…
From the community: Hinsdale Assisting Hands® Home Care Participated in the Company’s Package One Million Meals in an Hour Charitable Program After a successful test to see if franchisees could prepare and pack 25,000 meals in an hour’s time, Assisting Hands® Home Care announced a philanthropic initiative focused on alleviating hunger for seniors, including the company’s goal of one million…
Did you know that America’s elderly population (defined as those age 65 or older) is set to double by 2060? There are some 46 million people who belong to that demographic today, and by 2060, their numbers will increase to 98 million. The Baby Boomer generation is redefining our notion of retirement, too. They are continuing to work and in some cases,…
Seniors are living longer. The wealth of healthcare support makes aging gracefully a reality. As the elderly get older, many require additional care. An extra hand provides seniors with the help they need to maintain dignity while aging. Community care and home care are two options seniors can turn to for additional support. While both forms of care provide additional…
Families who opt to hire an in-home caregiver to provide compassionate assistance to a loved one may at first feel reluctant to do so. The resistance stems from an increasingly common phenomenon known as caregiver’s guilt. Primary caregivers, who are often family members, may unnecessarily feel the need to perform all caregiving tasks themselves. An elderly loved one in a…
Seniors who require extra support at home can depend on in-home senior care. In-home care is available to the elderly via services from professional caregivers, like home care aides and home health aides. Both provide compassionate assistance to elderly individuals who are no longer able to remain fully independent. Home care aides offer help with the activities of daily living,…
Spring is a season we all look forward to. Leaves of green grass sprout up to catch the nourishing rays of the sun. Springtime blooms flourish on trees. Warmer spring temps vitalize sleeping dandelions to burst with pollen. The majestic arrival of spring brings with it complications for individuals who are susceptible to the one recognizable downside of spring: allergies….
When it comes time to choose the most appropriate senior care service for an aging loved one, knowing your options is important. In-home healthcare for the elderly that includes a medical component can differ between a certified nursing aide (CNA) and a home health aide (HHA). Both involve supplying a certain level of medical assistance, but to varying degrees. Both…
Full Article From the community: February Summit programs focus on obesity and exercise …From Frail to Fit-How You Can Help the Elderly with Exercise will be presented by Richard E. Ueberfluss, physical therapist and owner of Assisting Hands Home Care on Wednesday, Feb. 21. Registration, which is required by Friday, Feb. 16, is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. when appetizers will be…
Perhaps you volunteer at a nursing facility, where seniors in varying conditions appreciate a smile and a few minutes of pleasant conversations. Or, you may have an elderly neighbor you haven’t gotten around to knowing just yet. You might even serve meals to the elderly in their homes when they are unable to venture out to grocery shop or cook….
