Posted by Assisting Hands Home Care-Serving West Broward on Thursday, February 14, 2019 At Assisting Hands Home Care in Hollywood, FL, you can count on us to provide the home health care services you or your elderly loved one needs. We are available to serve Broward County, FL with a number of services, including: Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Hospice Care…
Our caregivers are trained specifically to provide in-home care. At Assisting Hands we are proud to have some of the best caregivers in Broward and all of Florida! #AssistingHands #Broward #Florida Posted by Assisting Hands Home Care-Serving West Broward on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 When you feel overwhelmed with the responsibility of caring for your senior loved ones,…
Recent technology makes life simpler for seniors. Voice activated speakers especially offer older people endless conveniences at home. Older folks who lack a solid grasp on technology can easily use voice command devices with no learning curve. Programming, memorization, and the hassles of learning to use new technology are virtually nonexistent with voice command devices. Simply speak and the unit…
It’s common for everyone to worry about their upcoming bills. But for seniors, things can feel even more constricted when living off of retirement funds. With everyday expenses and astronomical healthcare costs, it’s too easy to fall into debt nowadays. But what many seniors are unaware of is the benefits that are available to them. Here are 9 benefits for…
It’s never planned that an accident will happen during holiday celebrations. But stress can be involved, even beforehand, in order to prepare for dinners, desserts, and gift-giving. In the midst of all this preparation, other daily activities are put on hold, such as exercise schedules and regular times of relaxation. Even during the holidays, high-calorie foods like pizza, burgers, pasta,…
People become increasingly susceptible to infections as they age. The correlation between growing older and greater vulnerability to infections is due to several factors. Senior citizens’ immune responses are gradually impaired. Certain seniors have a higher degree of exposure to infectious diseases, like when they are in long-term care facilities or hospitals. Medications affect how the body responds to viruses….
Differing markedly from traditional health insurance, long-term insurance aims to support an individual of any age for an extended period. Long-term insurance does not cover medical expenses. Rather, long-term care supports seniors in nursing home facilities, in adult day care, and those who receive home health care. People who require continual supervision due to chronic illnesses or disabilities also benefit…
Every year, many northern residents move south for the winter. These people – known as snowbirds – are usually elderly individuals who are retired. By moving south, they don’t have to deal with the cold temperatures, snow, ice, and unsafe environment that the northern winter presents. Such conditions are particularly hazardous for seniors with health concerns, so it’s understandable for…
Labor Day Weekend is right around the corner and while it traditionally marks the end of summer, there’s still plenty of time for fun activities for the entire family. The weather is still warm, and the sun doesn’t set too early, so take advantage of a few of these Labor Day activities for seniors and everyone else in your family…
The scorching summer temperatures take a heavy toll on seniors when precautions are not taken. In the US, older individuals over the age of 65 are among the 40 percent of people who succumb to heat-related fatalities, according to a study conducted by the University of Chicago Medical Center. An aged body has limited defenses against the hot weather. Seniors…
