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By Greg Kling, 2:01 pm on September 22, 2015
By Greg Kling, 2:35 pm on April 28, 2015
Getting older is constant. With every second we get older, and at a certain threshold it begins to affect our bodies more and more. At times we can feel uncomfortable, and unable to perform tasks that we used to. At Assisting Hands we know that this can be frustrating, and we want our clients to …
By Greg Kling, 2:16 pm on March 6, 2015
Getting older should never be a negative thing and with Assisting Hands it never will be. As we age there are things we’re simply not capable of doing anymore. The degree of this varies, and sometimes a helping hand every once in a while allows you to completely fend for yourself. That’s where we come …
By Greg Kling, 10:29 am on January 5, 2015
Wellness Resolutions for 2015 Three great lifestyle choices for seniors and family caregivers Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year to all our friends and families! This is a great time to take stock of our plans for 2015. Have you made your New Year’s resolutions yet? There is no shortage of research on aging …
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By Greg Kling, 3:36 pm on October 27, 2014
Assisting Hands is a Home Care Agency that truly cares about you and your loved ones. Whether someone needs to be nursed back to full health after surgery with post surgical care, or just some help around their home like light housekeeping, Assisting Hands is there for you. Everyone has to cope with themselves and …
By Admin, 7:15 pm on June 9, 2014
June is Men’s Health Month, and leading up to Father’s Day we celebrate Men’s Health Week (which is June 9 – 15 this year). This is a special awareness period first recognized by Congress in 1994 and celebrated around the world. The goal is to educate men, boys, and their families and friends about preventable …
By Admin, 7:14 pm on June 9, 2014
Male Caregiver and Mom v2 Scott’s job takes him around the country on business trips, and he is a single dad of two college-age sons. His mom has always helped out with the boys—but now, she has experienced a serious stroke, and requires care herself. Scott wants to provide care for the woman who has …
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By Admin, 3:35 pm on May 23, 2014
How Respite Care Helps Families to Manage Caretaking Responsibilities According to recent reports by the AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) over 65 million Americans, or about 29% of the total U.S. population, find themselves providing care for disabled, chronically ill, or elderly friends and family members each year. On average family caregivers …
By Admin, 7:43 pm on April 9, 2014
Elderly Dinner Outside In the two years since retirement, Regina has gained 15 pounds. When her doctor cautioned her about the weight gain at her last checkup, Regina said, “I don’t understand how I’ve gained so much! Now that I’m not sitting at a desk all day, I get out more and am more active. …
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