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Category: Senior Care

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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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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Live-In Care / 24-Hour Home Care vs Nursing Home

Nov302019Assisting Hands24 Hour Home Care, Live-In Care, Nursing Home

Families begin to evaluate care options when constant supervision and access to medical care becomes necessary for their elderly loved ones. Benefits like these are available through either live-in / 24-hour home care or a nursing home. Arriving at the best decision involves comparing the two options. The majority of seniors prefer to age in place. The familiar setting of…

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Sleeping Tips for the Elderly

Oct302019Assisting Handscaring for elderly parents, sleeping tips

Older people and the elderly need just as much sleep as young adults do, which is roughly 7 to 9 hours a night. However, older adults tend to fall asleep earlier and wake up earlier than their younger counterparts. Older people often have trouble sleeping at night for reasons like insomnia, side effects from medicine, or pain-related symptoms. It is…

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What is Senior Respite Care and When is it Needed?

May282019Assisting Handsrespite care, senior respite care

When people reach old age, they may require home care to safely and effectively live their everyday lives. Some elderly individuals may receive such care from relatives. Some elderly individuals may have relatives who want to help but don’t have the time or resources to do so. In such cases, seniors may get care from professional caregivers. But even seniors…

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Assisting Hands Home Care provides elder care services and senior in home care services for families across the country.

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