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How to Improve the Self-Esteem of Your Elderly Loved Ones

Dec302020Assisting Handsfinding meaning and happiness in old age

Retirement brings with it an enjoyable life of leisure—but also a dwindling sense of self-esteem. Elderly people are more likely to experience low self-esteem once they peak at a certain age. However, it is possible for families and caregivers to improve seniors’ overall self-esteem. Why do seniors experience low self-esteem? Studies show that self-esteem begins to decline between the ages…

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How to Protect Your Elderly Loved Ones from the Flu

Oct202020Assisting Handscaring for elderly parents, flu

When the air becomes crisper and the leaves change colors, the cold winter weather is near. Gone are the warm, sunny days of summer, which also unfortunately means that the annual flu season is approaching, too. One way people prepare and protect themselves from the flu is by getting their yearly vaccine. But the preventive measures should not stop there,…

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Is it Dangerous to Leave Your Elderly Parents Home Alone?

May292020Assisting Handswhen elderly parent can't live alone

To many adult children, parents were once the picture of health and independence. As Mom and Dad age, however, their abilities to remain mentally and physically functional wane. Seniors’ physical and cognitive decline lead to families asking questions about whether to leave aging parents at home alone. Family caregivers must constantly reassess their parents’ health and abilities in order to…

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We Love Our Caregivers!

May042020Assisting Handscaregivers, coronavirus, covid19

A big thank you to our HEROES who work tirelessly and keep seniors in our community well cared for and safe in their homes!

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Managing Your Stress During Coronavirus

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COVID-19: What You Need to Know

Mar252020Assisting Handscoronavirus, covid19

At Assisting Hands Lombard, we send daily reminders to our caregivers about the Center for Disease Control directives for safe practices regarding COVID-19.  We have completed added training on the COVID-19 virus and best practices with our current Care Team and have implemented this training for new employees. We are conducting all interviews and Care Team discussions remotely, only going…

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Learn How to Keep COVID-19 at Bay

Mar162020Assisting Hands

Coronavirus disease, also known as Covid-19, has been affecting large populations, especially seniors, across the world and the U.S. Read our “The Quick Facts About COVID-19” blog to learn how to keep the virus at bay, what to do if you get sick and how to lower virus risk for your senior loved ones. To stay up-to-date follow : Centers…

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Live-in Care vs 24-Hour Home Care

Feb172020Assisting Hands24 Hour Home Care, live in caregiver, Live-In Care

Around-the-clock care is crucial to the health and safety of seniors with advanced medical conditions. Families are given two in-home care options to help facilitate their loved one’s ongoing care: live-in home care or 24-hour home care. Both options offer distinct care services, and families are tasked with deciding which caters most effectively to their loved ones’ needs. By evaluating…

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Signs that Your Parents Need Elderly Home Care Assistance

Jan282020Assisting Handselderly decline signs, how to know when your elderly parents need help

Determining when exactly your parents need help around the house can be difficult. But one thing is for sure: they won’t be the ones to tell you! Seniors and older adults want to stay independent in their own homes for as long as possible. If you were in their situation, you would probably feel the same way. They also don’t…

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How to Encourage Independence in Someone with Dementia

Dec302019Assisting Handshow can you encourage independence in a person with dementia, how to promote independence for dementia patients

Promoting independence in older individuals suffering from dementia is essential to instilling a sense of self-worth in them. Alzheimer’s patients who are encouraged to overly rely on their caregivers are less likely to participate in daily self-care activities—which in turn, undermines their independence. Caregivers may be inclined to provide excessive help when they fail to see the value of promoting…

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