People are naturally able to adapt to change, but this skill can be harmful if someone accepts small changes in their health, such as moving slowly, forgetfulness, or lack of motivation, and adapts to accommodate those changes. These are all signs that something is wrong and acceptance of these symptoms as normal could lead to a fall or other serious medical condition.
Thank you to Kim Roth with Partners in HealthCare for setting up this In-Service opportunity at Chippenham Hospital. We were able to share with the great staff at Chippenham the Assisting Hands Home Care Richmond story, discuss Our Shared Values and let them know how we can help their patients as they transition from Chippenham …
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Here are some dos and don’ts of dementia care that will help you cope with common caregiving challenges and provide the best possible care to your loved one with the disease.
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!
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.
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 …
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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…
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.
Whether the change is sudden or gradual, there are certain signs you can look for that indicate when your loved one is having trouble attending to their own needs.
