December 2020

Jennifer Brown from A Caring Hand Services walks you through some updates regarding our Services and Covid-19. We are here to assist you!

Karen Brown started A Caring Hand Services Inc. when she saw the importance of matching the right caregiver to the client. Each home health aide is carefully screened. Karen has been in the home health care business since 1985. She personally selects which home health aide will go to which client. “I only hire home

Caregiving can cause major changes in family dynamics. Physical, emotional, social, and financial issues can arise, affecting the roles, responsibilities, and feelings of each family member. Such widespread change to the family dynamic can lead to increased tension and frequent disagreements. Constant friction can be frustrating, but learning what goes into healthy, two-way communication can

Hospice care is a special kind of care that focuses on the quality of life for people and their caregivers who are experiencing an advanced, life-limiting illness. Hospice care provides compassionate care for people in the last phases of incurable disease so that they may live as fully and comfortably as possible. A serious illness

As COVID-19 continues to spread across the country, it has never been more important to practice social distancing. Although the virus can cause severe illness to people in any age group, our elderly community is most at risk, making social distancing for them even more necessary. Social isolation could put seniors at risk for anxiety,

As the days shorten and cool, we enter the holiday season, a time of connection, and memory-making. The arts offer a meaningful medium for this memory-making, especially for those living with dementia and their loved ones. As the Covid pandemic continues, it is especially important to take care of the elderly and make sure they

No specific test exists to diagnose Parkinson’s disease. A doctor trained in nervous system conditions will diagnose Parkinson’s disease based on medical history, a review of signs and symptoms, and a neurological and physical examination. Caring for a loved one with PD can be a challenging job, especially as the disease progresses. Former caregivers of

When your loved one is no longer able to care for themselves or a family caregiver’s ability to help has been exhausted, it may be time to consider a paid caregiver. Signs to look out for include these: Leaving the stove on Wandering away from home Not eating regularly or nutritiously Not bathing regularly Falling

Caregiving is an emotionally demanding job. Looking out for someone’s health and wellbeing takes time, energy, and a lot of compassion. There are going to be times where you feel frustrated, angry, or even ambivalent. For all the challenges of caregiving, there are many emotionally uplifting moments as well. When you accept that caregiving has