Overview of Dementia Dementia is the umbrella term for a person’s decline in memory and other cognitive abilities that is severe enough to interfere with daily life. It is not a normal part of aging. It is estimated that approximately 50 million individuals (5 million in the US) are living with Dementia. This number will almost double every 20 years,…
Forgetfulness and dementia are two different conditions, although some overlap in symptoms occurs. A senior who occasionally forgets why she entered a room is experiencing age-related memory changes. However, when memory lapses worsen over time, dementia is likely the culprit. Normal memory changes occur as people age. The brain, along with the body, undergoes physiological changes as people grow older.…
Dunlop House’s 2020 Chili Cook-Off [caption id="attachment_2640" align="alignright" width="225"] Eric Rohr[/caption] Assisting Hands Home Care Richmond took 2nd Place both chosen by our “Celebrity Guest Judges” Captain Steve Groat, Colonial Heights Police Department and Steve Taggert, Manager of the Tri-City Chili Peppers ?. Kirsten Andrews, Southern Comforts won 1st Place while Caitlin Moegling and Morgan Young, AT Home Care & AT…
Congratulations to Linda Hopkiins (right center) for being named Assisting Hands Home Care Richmond's December Super STAR of the month! Linda is one of our most valuable STAR employees as she exemplifies what it truly means to be a Caregiver. Linda has demonstrated Our Shared Values by her eagerness to work, compassion towards helping others and relentless dedication with the…
Functioning optimally in daily life requires cognitive health. Seniors who intend to stay independent rely on their minds’ abilities to make reasonable decisions, recall important tasks and carry on conversations. Seniors may continue to accomplish the necessary, everyday tasks by improving their brain health. What are components of good brain health? Aside from thinking, remembering and learning, three functions are…
Kicking off the New Year with a great group of new STAR Caregivers. Lorretta Pulliam (Far Left), Amber Davis (Left Center) and Keyontae Mallory (Far Right) have just joined the Assisting Hands Home Care Richmond Team. They all just completed our Caregiver Orientation led by Karena Calhoun (Left Center). We are excited to have this energetic group come on board.…
Seniors create New Year resolutions just as enthusiastically as their younger counterparts. Resolving to improve one’s physical health and emotional well-being tops the list for many older people. Aiming to create a healthier and happier lifestyle in the new year will help seniors achieve their personal goals. 1. Resolve to nurture a positive outlook A positive attitude is infectious and…
Comfortable as a senior’s home may have been over the years, the property may not be designed to specifically meet the current needs of the aging individual. With Christmas just around the corner, you can surprise your loved one with the gift of a home safety makeover. Modifying an existing home environment makes it possible for a senior to…
Assisting Hands Richmond Holiday Open House Thursday, December 19, 2019 at 12 PM – 4 PM EST 1606 Santa Rosa Rd, Suite 125, Henrico, Virginia 23229 Congratulations to Aliyah Breiner (left center) for being Assisting Hands Home Care Richmond's November Super STAR of the month! Aliyah has been one of our most valuable STAR employees as she exemplifies what…
When cozying up all day at home becomes the norm for seniors, family members have a right to be concerned. Based on research conducted by the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society in 2017, seniors’ lifespans diminish in accordance to how seldom they leave the confines of home. What are reasons seniors stay indoors? A significant number of elderly individuals…
