Assisting Hands Home Care helps people in our communities by partnering with local organizations that share our vision. We are fortunate enough to work with a number of like-minded partners, including Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JF&CS). Dave Tasto (President, Assisting Hands – Boston Northwest) recently spoke with Beth Soltzberg (Director, Alzheimer’s/Related Disorders Family Support Program for JF&CS) about the…

April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month; according to The Parkinson’s Foundation, approximately 60,000 American’s are diagnosed with PD each year. Parkinson’s Awareness Month is designed to raise awareness and provide information to those unfamiliar with the disease and its effects. What is Parkinson’s? Nearly one million people in the US are living with Parkinson’s, but what exactly is it? Parkinson’s disease…

Changing Your Diet May Help There is a lot to consider before adding vitamin and mineral supplements to your diet. Like most adults, you are probably bombarded with information about these types of supplements. So, do vitamins have health benefits? That is a question that is best discussed with your health care provider to determine what would be recommend for…

Art therapy is a creative form of self-expression that can provide relief from some mental and physical stressors. Seniors can use different mediums in art therapy, including drawing, painting, coloring, and sculpting. While a professional art therapist often leads art therapy, research shows that regular art classes’ participation has similar benefits to improving seniors’ physical and mental health. The Benefits…

The immune system is the body’s way of fighting off infections. It takes a variety of minerals, antioxidants, and vitamins to fuel or bodies and keep our natural lines of defense strong. A simple and delicious way to get your nutrients is to enjoy a yummy bowl of soup. There are so many wonderful vegetables and flavors to explore when…