Client Testimonial
Assisting Hands was quick, efficient and friendly! We were in a bind when our mom suddenly fell ill and they were there to help through a very difficult time. I am so grateful for the help.
Things You Should Not Say to Someone with Dementia
Communicating with a person living with dementia can be a frustrating experience. The symptoms of dementia cause the senior to have trouble finding words, or they may repeat sentences. Patience is key, and so is avoiding saying things that may confuse or distress someone with dementia. What is dementia? A progressive brain disease, dementia is not a normal part of…
Helping Your Aging Parent with Incontinence
Senior Care in Addison TX: The possibility of urinary incontinence increases with each passing year. It is more frequent in women, who experience it three times as much as men.
5 Tips for Navigating Alzheimer’s Care After a Diagnosis
Elder Care in Irving TX: Hearing the news that an elderly family member, perhaps your mother or father, has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s is most likely going to feel overwhelming at first. Here are a few things to know.
Client Testimonial
Natasha with Assisting Hands has been a God Send for my parents. She not only assists them with physical needs but provides emotional and spiritual support.
Not Just for Seniors
A friend and I were talking recently and she mentioned that she was exhausted from caring for her sister who just had surgery. My friend was stressing as she didn’t know about the surgery ahead of time and had to leave town for business. I said “Why didn’t you call me?” She said as her sister wasn’t elderly, she just didn’t make the connection.
Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler
Assisting Hands Home Care Owner, Robbie McCullough, was on hand to let the good times roll at the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of Arbor House of Garland. The Mardi Gras themed event was a hit with the attendees.
Mental Health Month: Statistics on Family Caregivers
Homecare in Irving TX: When it comes to taking care of aging loved ones, most family members don’t hesitate to step up and help out. Millions of family members spend time and money to make sure that their aging loved one’s health and well-being are a taken care of.
How Do You Care for a Parent with Dementia at Home?
A dementia diagnosis is a life-changer for both the senior and the senior’s family. Receiving news that one has this irreversible brain disease is upsetting. For families, new memory care routines must be established at home in order to properly support the individual suffering from dementia. What is dementia? Dementia occurs when brain cells are damaged. Brain cells are no…
Spring Cleaning: Tips for Caregivers
Spring Cleaning for your loved one can be trickier as they become older. It’s an especially important routine in homes where seniors may no longer be able to keep up with regular housekeeping chores.
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