It can take only one bad fall to severely incapacitate or even kill an individual; more so if they are age 50 and over. There is good news however! There are many simple tips and tricks that can be implemented in order to reduce the risk of deadly falls for yourself or your loved one. Each tab below contains information…
NAMPA, Idaho (July 19, 2017) — The national office of Assisting Hands Home Care announced today that franchise owner, Angela Flintz, traveled to Washington, D.C. as part of an elite team of medical personnel selected to accompany WWII and Korean War veterans on the 78th Honor Flight Chicago June 7. The trip involved 103 veterans, more than 30 family guardians, and…
This is the time of year when lovely fresh produce is in abundance. But be sure to take precautions before you dig into that delicious salad or slice of cantaloupe! When we think of foodborne illness, we usually think of meat or dairy products as being the culprit. But fruits and vegetables can also present a risk, especially for seniors,…
How is your garden going this year? This is the time of year when lovely fresh produce is in abundance. But be sure to take precautions before you dig into that delicious salad or slice of cantaloupe! When we think of foodborne illness, we usually think of meat or dairy products as being the culprit. But fruits and vegetables can…
Most seniors would prefer to receive care in the comfort and familiar surroundings of their own home. Yet many have trouble with the activities of daily living and managing their healthcare, especially their medications. According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, the number of older adults hospitalized due to medication-related problems has doubled over the last decade, and…
Family caregivers are busy people! Many are providing many hours of care per week for their loved one, while juggling a full work schedule, other family responsibilities, even caring for children of their own. It’s easy to see why exercise falls to the bottom of their “to do” list. But recent studies show that providing care for an elderly or…
During November and December, most of us spend time in crowds of people—at parties, while shopping, and as we make our way through busy airports. This is also the time of year that seasonal influenza really takes off. Having the flu can ruin your holiday celebration! Entire families can end up sneezing and feverish…and then the dispersing guests take the…
Holiday shopping—at the pharmacy? Loyola University Medical Center experts offer tips for practical, inexpensive gifts for loved ones who are recovering from an injury or living with a chronic illness. For the 133 million Americans who are living with chronic conditions today, the best holiday gift is something that will make navigating a daily routine easier. “Sweaters, pajamas, candy and…
When a friend or loved one is living with the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease or another type of cognitive impairment, he or she may have trouble understanding or being understood by you. It helps to know the obstacles you both face, and what can be done to overcome them. “Cognitive impairment” is a loss of intellectual function, memory, thinking and…
Assisting Hands Home Care’s Robert Thomas is one example in our Family of Franchisees who sees a need and does something about it. Thomas is part of a senior hunger task force who is bringing new ideas to the table to help eliminate senior hunger in and around his hometown of Fort Myers, Florida. Thomas’ journey in care-giving started with…
