May is National Mental Health Month. Depression is a serious medical illness that often goes unrecognized among older adults. This article from AARP can help you assess a senior loved one’s mental health needs and seek treatment if needed. We expect our older relatives to slow down as they age, but a significant drop in energy level or a marked…
May is National Stroke Awareness Month. It’s important to know the signs of stroke and act quickly if you suspect someone is having one. This article from the National Institute on Aging provides helpful information everyone should know about strokes. A stroke is serious, just like a heart attack, so it’s important to know the signs of stroke and act…
ALS often begins with muscle twitching and weakness in a limb or slurred speech. This article from Mayo Clinic offers an overview of the symptoms, complications and therapies for people suffering from the disease. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (a-my-o-TROE-fik LAT-ur-ul skluh-ROE-sis), or ALS, is a progressive nervous system disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, causing loss…
Whether you’re looking for home care in Montgomery County MD, including Bethesda, Olney or Silver Spring, or in Fairfax County VA, including McLean or Reston, nutrition for your loved ones should be top of mind. Our caregivers will try to work nutritious meals and snacks into every day – depending on what is available around the house. Here are a…
Steve Lorberbaum: Well, good morning, everyone. Welcome to this month’s edition of What’s Your Plan? So my name is Steve Lorberbaum. I’m the owner of Assisting Hands Home Care, and along with Patricia Dubroof, who is our marketing and everything else guru, we each month present an important topic that we think would be helpful in the aging population. It’s…
Patricia Dubroof: It’s three o’clock. It’s time for Book Chat. I am Patricia Dubroof. I’m with Assisting Hands Home Care, where we provide certified nursing aid support for our community in both Montgomery County, Maryland, and Fairfax County, Virginia. We have people joining us sometimes on Book Chat from all over the world. So I just like to make sure…
Steve Lorberbaum: Well, I’d like to welcome you all. Thank you for joining us today on this month’s edition of What’s Your Plan. Basically, I’m the owner of Assisting Hands Home Care. We, on a monthly basis, bring in somebody who’s an expert in the field of aging to help us understand the process of aging and what happens when…
Videos can be a great way to get information quickly and easily. In most cases, our videos will not be in-depth subject reviews, but rather give you an idea of what we do and how we support our clients. We also post videos from partners, who specialize in services our clients might be interested in. Our Assisting Hands videos are…
Caring for a loved one with Parkinson’s disease can be a challenging job, particularly as the disease progresses. This article from the Family Caregiver Alliance provides information about Parkinson’s, along with suggestions for caregivers. What Is Parkinson’s Disease? Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive, neurological disease that mainly affects movement but can also affect cognition. Parkinson’s disease results from the…
Parkinson’s Disease is the second most common age-related, nerve degenerating disease after Alzheimer’s. Why does Parkinson’s occur more in the elderly? This article from parkinsonsdisease.net takes a closer look at the various reasons and symptoms to watch for. Parkinson’s disease (PD) is known as an older person’s disease since it is most often diagnosed in people over age 60. Only…