NAMPA, ID (January 9, 2017) — The national office of Assisting Hands Home Care (AHHC) today announced Tyler Moss has been hired as Accounting Manager, and Andrew Dahle has been promoted to Franchise Manager, a newly created position that spearheads numerous activities in support of the national office as well as franchise owners. As franchise manager, Dahle will focus on…
If you or a loved one has suffered a stroke, you are in the company of almost 800,000 other Americans who experience a stroke every year. More than 7 million Americans have had a stroke at some time, and many are still living with the effects. The effects of stroke can differ widely, depending on which part of the brain…
May is American Stroke Awareness Month If you or a loved one has suffered a stroke, you are in the company of almost 800,000 other Americans who experience a stroke every year. More than 7 million Americans have had a stroke at some time, and many are still living with the effects. The effects of stroke can differ widely, depending…
At Assisting Hands Home Care, we consider it an honor and a privilege to serve families in need of in-home care. We help fill the gap between living at home and living in a facility by providing quality, compassionate home health care for seniors, those recovering from medical procedures, or those who have long-term care needs. The below blog offers…
What Makes Feet Hurt? Most of us start life with trouble-free feet. What goes wrong? Of hundreds of known foot ailments, most can be traced to: heredity improper foot care injury (often caused by shoes and socks or stockings that don’t fit well) the effects of aging. Women have about four times as many foot problems as men. As you…
Many eye diseases are treatable if diagnosed early enough. But often, the damage from eye disease happens slowly, so a person doesn’t notice a loss of vision until it is too late. Vision loss can lead to depression, inactivity and overall decline in seniors. The top cause of impaired eyesight in older adults is age-related macular degeneration. With the aging…
Anyone who has owned a pet knows the joy an animal can bring to one’s life. You often hear enthusiasts describing their pets as their “children” and including them in family vacations and activities. Additionally, animals have been used in helping people with various disabilities get around in the world, helping them to navigate indoor and outdoor spaces. Florence Nightingale,…
Our CEO, Lane Kofoed, recently visited the Lone Star State after being invited to participate as a speaker in the International Franchise Association’s (IFA) Emerging Franchisor Conference. As the leader of our quickly growing in-home health care franchise, with 40 offices currently operating in 80 territories across 14 U.S. states and one Canadian province, it makes sense that Kofoed was…
While a majority of middle-income baby boomers report having at least a rough retirement financial plan in place, an alarming number—72 %—have no plan of any kind to address the day-to-day care they may someday need in retirement, according to a recent study released by the Bankers Life and Casualty Company Center for a Secure Retirement (CSR) study, Retirement Care Planning: The…
Seniors should be encouraged to use online tools to connect with their loved ones, and stay interactive. Family members should do all they can to make sure seniors are aware of possible dangers online.
