As we move into the holiday season, many families are trying to find ways to enjoy the holiday cheer while lightening the load of preparing everything. If you have an elderly relative that will be joining you for the festivities, it’s important to think about how you can make the visit more comfortable for you and your loved one. A…
These are many warning signs that your elderly parents may need senior home care to remain safe and independent at home. In this infographic below, we are listing 10 common warning signs.
What are the signs that your elderly parents may need home care? Watch this video to learn more. Serving North and Central Palm Beach County: view locations we serve
Learn what are the warning signs that indicate that your elderly parent may need home care. You can watch the video below and also read the warning signs listed here. Warning Signs That Your Elderly Parents May Need Home Care
“Mom is due at the doctor at 10:30, and my boss just called a staff meeting.” When you’re providing care for an elderly loved one, it’s not uncommon to feel torn between work, your loved one’s needs, and your other responsibilities. According to the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a), nearly 66 million Americans provide care to a…
Fear of falling confines many seniors to the house. Professional caregivers help them remain active and engaged in the community. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC.gov) recently announced that the number of seniors who die from fall-related injuries has nearly doubled in the last 15 years. Clearly, falls are a serious health crisis as our nation ages. Each…
Our Care Coordinator visits each client at their place of residence to evaluate condition, make a full assessment of needs, discuss options, and then develop a Plan of Care to address each of the needs. On this short video below, Marina Ramirez, President with Assisting Hands Home Care Palm Beach discusses how RNs on staff are tasked with supervising all…
Listen to a testimonial from a client of Assisting Hands Home Care Palm Beach. It’s a very rewarding experience to be able to be of assistance at a time of need. We love to read and hear the kind words from family members of the patients.
If you or a loved one has suffered a stroke, you are in the company of almost 800,000 other Americans who experience a stroke every year. More than 7 million Americans have had a stroke at some time, and many are still living with the effects. The effects of stroke can differ widely, depending on which part of the brain…
A new study offers some good news for caregivers and other loved ones of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease. The study shows that even if patients immediately forget a shared joke or a meaningful conversation, the warm feelings associated with the experience can stick around and boost their mood. In the University of Iowa study, published in the Proceedings of the…
