Caring for someone with dementia at home is a difficult and overwhelming task. Each day brings new challenges as the person’s cognitive, physical, and functional abilities diminish and new behavioral patterns emerge. As the disease progresses, the affected individual becomes more and more reliant on the people around them – and more prone to sudden mood swings and aggressive or…
Another great orientation class led by Takisha Bragg (center)! Please welcome (back row from left to right), Frank Raess, Megan Kelley, Bridgette Winston, and Dawn Smith, RN to the Assisting Hands Richmond family. All of these wonderful Caregivers and RN are now part of our STAR program. I love these orientation classes as I get to meet great new people…
Assisting Hands Home Care Richmond is excited to announce the recipient of our very first Great STARt award, Jiiochi Forbes (left)! Jiiochi completed her first 100 hours as a Caregiver with Assisting Hands hitting all of her shift targets along the way. She is now on her way to becoming a Shining STAR. Well done Jiiochi! *Our STAR (Setting Targets…
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 comforting music to those who…
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...
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s is an extremely challenging experience for families. As Alzheimer’s disease progresses, the physical and mental demands on the caregiver can gradually become overwhelming. Physical tasks like bathing, dressing, and toileting may require total assistance. In-home care is most often the best choice, as many families prefer to keep their parents at home so…
Family members of aging adults typically travel one of two paths to becoming a caregiver: the sudden sprint, or the gradual march. The sudden sprint towards providing care for a loved one is often set off by an unexpected event - a stroke, a fall, complications from surgery - which acts as a catalyst, escalating your family member’s care needs…
