The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted our lives and routines in so many ways, but one of the areas where it’s really caused changes is in the way we communicate with our doctors. If you’d never experienced or even heard of telemedicine before, chances are you’re familiar with it now. The pandemic forced medical practices to quickly figure out how to…
A lack of health literacy may make it more difficult for patients to receive palliative or hospice care when needed. This article, from Hospice News, takes a closer look at why improving health literacy can make all the difference when it comes to getting proper care. A lack of health literacy may pose a barrier to patients receiving hospice or…
October is also Health Literacy month. Health literacy is defined as how well a person can find and understand information about the health care services they need. Yet, many Americans have only basic or below-basic health literacy skills. This article from The Washington Post, written by Eve Glicksman, shows how the COVID-19 pandemic has magnified the problem A Michigan library…
Awareness and early prevention are so important in the treatment of breast cancer. Here is a breakdown of the various signs, symptoms and treatments for breast cancer in older women from the National Cancer Institute. Breast cancer is a disease in which malignant cancer cells form in the tissues of the breast. The breast is made up of lobes and…
For years, women 75 and older have received conflicting advice. This article from the New York Times and written by Jane E. Brody takes a closer look. The shutdowns and fears provoked by the Covid-19 pandemic threw a monkey wrench into many aspects of routine medical care, especially for older people justifiably wary about being exposed to the virus in…
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Death Cafe is a national movement providing a place to hold a conversation about death with a view to helping people make the most of their finite lives. Death Cafe does not provide counseling or grief support but is a safe place where discussions can take place in a thoughtful atmosphere. All are welcome at our Zoom cafe. Please share…
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. If you are not doing self-exams, now is the time to start! Research shows that one in eight women in the United States will develop breast cancer. We encourage you to also get a mammogram. Assisting Hands Home Care provides breast cancer aftercare. Call Assisting Hands Home Care in MD at (301) 363-2580, and in…
Assisting Hands has seven locations in the DMV, and has served thousands of families in over 10 years of business. The goal of Assisting Hands is to provide assistance to families who desire to keep their loved ones at home [inaudible 00:00:12] happy, safe, and healthy environment. Eileen Milligan serves as director of nursing for Assisting Hands. “We provide the…
Assisting Hands cares about your loved ones who have Alzheimer’s and Dementia. We take care of their daily needs and keep them safe. These diseases affect: memory and thinking comprehension calculation and judgment language If you would like to schedule an appointment to discuss your Alzheimer’s and Dementia care needs or to set up a free in-home evaluation with one…