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How to Choose a Caregiver for Your Elderly Loved Ones

Mar042021Assisting Handscaregivers, Elder Care in Dallas TX, Elderly Care in Dallas TX

Elderly individuals have commonly found that their everyday lives are not as easy to handle as they once were. Whether it is simply due to old age or the result of a chronic health condition, seniors often require some level of care and assistance. Depending on the elderly person’s needs, they may receive part-time help or full-time care. Some families…

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Assisting Hands Home Care in Dallas, TX Awarded 3 Best of Home Care Awards 2021

Feb172021Assisting HandsHome Care in Dallas TX

At Assisting Hands Home Care, we are committed to providing the best possible in-home care services for senior citizens and adults with disabilities in Dallas, Highland Park, University Park, Richardson, TX and the surrounding areas of Dallas and Tarrant counties.  The safety and comfort of our clients in their homes is very important to us which is why we take…

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What to Do If Your Elderly Parents Won’t Bathe

Jan282021Assisting Handssenior health

Bathing regularly is a necessary personal hygiene task. However, aging parents may be reluctant to step into the bathtub or shower. Poor hygiene borders on self-neglect and can result in adverse health consequences. Here’s what to do if elderly parents refuse to bathe. Why do seniors refuse to bathe? A number of legitimate reasons can cause a senior to avoid…

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Who is Eligible for the Veterans Home Care Program?

Jan062021Assisting Handsveteran benefits, veteran home care

Seniors who have served in the armed forces are eligible for a useful benefit known as the veterans’ home care program. Elderly veterans receive assistance with the activities of daily living, which allows them to age in the comfort of home. Eligible veterans and spouses must meet certain criteria. As veterans grow older, like other seniors, they will require some…

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How to Help Seniors Deal with Common Fears

Dec032020Assisting Handsrichardson tx, senior health

Growing older brings with it a new set of age-related challenges. Even seniors who were once vibrant and independent in their heyday may begin to feel stressed or fearful about seemingly mundane aspects of life. Here’s how to help seniors deal with common fears. 1. Running Out of Money Once seniors turn 55, lifestyle changes are likely to occur and…

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Things for Seniors to Do in Dallas, University Park, Highland Park & Richardson

Oct232020Assisting Handsactivities for seniors, dallas-tx, highland park tx, richardson tx, university park tx

Dallas is home to 117,236 Texans over age 65. The surrounding areas are rich with programs and activities to keep older Americans engaged and active. Despite the coronavirus pandemic, seniors have the opportunity to participate in a myriad of safe activities in the Dallas area. An active lifestyle is a key component of keeping chronic health conditions at bay. Whether…

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What to Do If Your Elderly Parents Have a Negative Attitude

Sep292020Assisting Handsaging parents, senior health

Some seniors’ personalities may have leaned toward negativity their whole lives. But when adult children notice a sudden personality shift, one that is more negative, they should pay attention. Resolving a newly emerged negative attitude may be due to any number of treatable causes. Aging brings along with it a whole set of frustrations. Mental and physical impairments can turn…

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Is it Safe to Care for a Dementia Patient at Home?

Sep012020Assisting Handsdementia care, senior safety

No matter your age, safety is always a priority. We take safety measures when we drive or ride in a car. Parents look out for their kids’ safety knowing that children are not always capable of looking out for themselves. As people enter adulthood, we have a better sense of how to keep ourselves safe. However, that can change when…

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What to Do If Your Elderly Parent Refuses Assisted Living?

Jul292020Assisting Handsaging parents, assisted living

Most seniors prefer to age in place. The familiarity of home provides security. But the security of a home environment can be shattered when an older person needs help—and there is no one to give it. Families should know what to do if a parent refuses assisted living. As people age, their abilities to function may gradually wane. In a…

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Things You Should Not Say to Someone with Dementia

Jun252020Assisting Handscommunication with someone with dementia, how to talk 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…

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