The autumnal equinox begins on September 22, 2020. At the start of the fall season, the sun rises later and nightfall arrives sooner. Plenty of environmental changes occur, making it necessary to make adjustments and prepare a senior loved one for the cooler season. 1. Rake the leaves Crimson autumn leaves are a breathtaking sight. The leaves change color because…
During the weeks following a hospitalization, seniors are especially vulnerable to complications. Adverse reactions to medications and complications related to the hospitalization affect nearly 20 percent of patients, leading to hospital readmission. Proper discharge planning from hospital to home is essential. Seniors who are readmitted to the hospital share common characteristics. These older adults usually suffer from multiple chronic health…
People are social by nature and this instinct to be social does not disappear with age. However, adults who reach their golden years are more likely to lack social interaction for various reasons. Seniors who experience the loss of their spouses or friends and those who live far away from their families may experience loneliness. Loneliness among seniors can lead…
The year 2020 has been a tumultuous year to say the least. The COVID-19 pandemic reached the U.S. in January and forced a nationwide quarantine in mid-March which lead to a dire economic situation. Nursing homes and senior living facilities were hit especially hard by the coronavirus and are no longer safe for senior residents. In addition to the coronavirus…
Purchasing long-term care insurance early is among the best decisions to prepare for one’s retirement years. Policies are more affordable, and applicants are more likely to obtain coverage. But choosing the right long-term care insurance requires answers to some common questions. What is long-term care insurance? Custodial and personal care are long-term supports that many seniors turn to when they…
Since its discovery in late 2019, the coronavirus, or COVID-19, has spread throughout the world and it is having a drastic effect on everyone’s daily lives. The United States has become the epicenter for the coronavirus pandemic as we have more confirmed coronavirus cases than any other country in the world. The city of Chicago and its suburbs are among…
Richard Ueberfluss, owner of Assisting Hands® Home Care, shares his COVID-19 message in this video and explains how Assisting Hands can help seniors and those who cannot leave their home during these difficult times. Assisting Hands Home Care also supports its community by providing free handmade personal protective equipment (PPE) for medical professionals (Featured on Daily Herald). If you are a…
Each day before our caregivers clock in on our Caregiver Go app, they are reminded that if they or their clients are experiencing a fever, cough, or flu-like symptoms, they are to contact the office immediately for further instructions. Our caregivers will also be washing their hands upon arrival for 30 seconds and frequently throughout their shifts and upon clocking…
A new disease recently erupted in Wuhan, China, and the outbreak has already affected people in the United States. Coronavirus disease 19 is also known as Covid-19. The novel (new) coronavirus causes respiratory illness in people exposed to it. Protecting vulnerable individuals, like seniors, is vital. What is Covid-19? Coronaviruses in general are composed of a large family of viruses…
