The first day of fall also marks the annual National Falls Prevention Awareness Day, which is sponsored by the National Council on Aging (NCOA). Every 11 seconds, an older adult is seen in an emergency department for a fall-related injury. Falls are the major cause of hip fractures, and are responsible for more than half of fatal head injuries.As summer…

Assisting the Greatest Generation to be safe at home: Paul Napolitano has lived a very full active life, happily married to his wife of 66 years, serving his country and working with children throughout his career. That came to a halt when the beloved 97-year-old great-grandfather to five, educator and World War II veteran was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease and…

April 30, 2020 Yoga is growing in popularity all over the world for all-around good health and wellness.  The great thing about yoga is that it’s really low-impact for the body, relieves pain, and even improves mental function. Do it at Home The great thing about yoga—especially chair yoga—is that you can do it anywhere.  That’s great for situations like…

Assisting Hands Home Care Named a Top 50 Franchise for Women by Franchise Business Review APR10 Independent Survey Shows Female Franchise Owners Are Highly Satisfied with the Performance of Assisting Hands NAMPA, April 9, 2020 – Assisting Hands was recently named a top franchise by Franchise Business Review in its 2020 Top Franchises for Women Report. Franchise Business Review, a…

5 Ways to Exercise Your Brain—and Why It’s Important April 23, 2020 Most people have a pretty good understanding that staying healthy typically requires some sort of exercise—even if it’s gentle chair exercises, light walking, or stretching—and eating right.  But did you know that you should actually be exercising your brain too? Mental fitness includes your brain health and also…

“We do a lot of laughing,” Anita chuckles, when asked to describe her relationship with her caregiver Anna. Eleven months ago, Anita’s husband contacted Assisting Hands Home Care, Serving Brevard County, to provide daytime care during the week while he was at work. She’d been diagnosed with a progressive debilitating disease and needed a little help when performing her daily…