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By Eric Roher, 10:03 pm on August 10, 2019

Another great orientation class led by Takisha Bragg. I love these orientation classes as I get to meet great new people and talk to them about Our Shared Values.
This is turning out to be a great week for our Caregiver Jiiochi (JoJo) Forbes. Earlier this week she became the very first recipient of our Great STARt award and today we just let her know that she is our Super STAR for the month of July!

By Eric Roher, 6:33 pm on August 5, 2019

Assisting Hands Richmond is excited to announce the recipient of our very first Great STARt award, Jiiochi Forbes. We signed the AARP Employer Pledge and welcomed 2 new caregivers. Thank you to Partners In Healthcare for setting up our meeting at the Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital.

By Eric Roher, 5:06 pm on July 19, 2019

Music provides a soundtrack for our lives, brings us together, energizes us and touches our hearts. And science shows that music provides powerful health benefits, as well. We had the privilege to host Cindy Jennings from Healing Harp in our offices on July 16th. Cindy is a Certified Music Practitioner and can provide healing and …

By Eric Roher, 10:57 pm on July 15, 2019

Adjusting to a new caregiver in one’s home can be intimidating, especially for vulnerable seniors. What are signs to look for when hiring a caregiver? What are ways to develop ease with caregiving teams? What are signs of compatibility? Read the answers to those questions and more…

By Eric Roher, 6:43 pm on June 18, 2019

As Alzheimer’s disease progresses, the physical and mental demands on the caregiver can gradually become overwhelming. In-home care is most often the best choice, as many families prefer to keep their parents at home so that they can remain in familiar surroundings with less disruption in routines, resulting in reduced confusion.