Fear of falling confines many seniors to the house. Professional caregivers help them remain active and engaged in the community. September 23, 2015 Is Falls Prevention Awareness Day. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently announced that the number of seniors who die from fall-related injuries has nearly doubled in the last 15 years. Clearly, falls are a…
“Mom is due at the doctor at 10:30, and my boss just called a staff meeting.” When you’re providing care for an elderly loved one, it’s not uncommon to feel torn between work, your loved one’s needs, and your other responsibilities. According to the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a), nearly 66 million Americans provide care to a…
When a loved one has a chronic illness, living independently can be a challenge.
Assisting Hands Home Care today announced its Miami, Florida location has received a 2013 Employer of Choice Award from quality satisfaction firm, Home Care Pulse. Assisting Hands Miami was one of 110 agencies named. This award sets Assisting Hands and other winning home care agencies apart as a top employer with nationally acclaimed caregiver job satisfaction ratings. In order to…
