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How Home Care Can Take the Fear out of Caregiving

Caring for a family member can be overwhelming and unfamiliar. But, family caregivers are not alone. Homecare professionals can provide support to help ease some of the fears that caregivers may feel when caring for a loved one. Learn how Home Care professionals can help take the fear out of caregiving and keep caregivers at…

What’s Cool about Home Health Care

There’s no place like home. It’s no surprise that an increasing number of seniors wish to age in place and remain in the comfort of their own home as they get older. Getting older and even medical conditions doesn’t mean that seniors need to sacrifice their comfort and security in order to receive quality care….

Let Assisted Work for You

According to a recent AARP report, “about 40 million family caregivers provided 37 billion hours of care for parents, spouses, partners, and other adult loved ones.” And, as rewarding of an experience caring for a loved one is, it can also be stressful. Caregiving can be incredibly complex, complicated, and unpredictable particularly for those unfamiliar…

Goodwill is the Foundation of a Community

Being a part of a community is truly a wonderful thing. According to Dictionary.com, a community is defined as, “a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.” Our community is made up of so many different people, from all walks of life. Every individual is important and…

Helping Pets find their Forever Home

Pets have become an important part within family dynamics. According to the APPA National Pet Owners Survey 2017-2018, 68% of US households have a pet. Animals provide a number of joys in our lives as well as create a structure based around responsibility and compassion. A pet looks to people to care for them and…

Senior Home Care: Keeping Seniors Cool this Summer

Summer is here and the weather is warmer. And, it’s important to remember that seniors have a higher risk of experiencing heat-related illnesses such as heat stroke and heat exhaustion. However, that doesn’t mean that seniors can’t enjoy summer weather too. Caregivers and patients can work together to prevent heat-related illnesses. Here are some tips…

Don’t Ignore These Signs Your Loved One May Need a Caregiver

Studies have shown that the majority of seniors wish to age in the comfort of their own homes. For families, this presents a challenge. How do you know when it’s time to get your loved one the additional help that they need? As your parent or loved one age, completing daily tasks can become more…

Give the gift of care this Parent’s Day

Did you know that the fourth Sunday of every July is Parent’s Day? This year on July 28th, Assisted wants to wish everyone a Happy Parents’ Day! We understand the challenges that families can face when becoming a caregiver for a parent or loved one and can help by providing additive services, temporary relief, or…

Supporting Independence with In-Home Care

Maintaining a household takes a lot of work, and it can be difficult to manage as people get older. But, aging and loss of independence don’t have to go hand in hand. With the help of in-home care, seniors can live at home longer without compromising their health and safety. Caregivers can provide a wide…

Thank You for making Fiery Evening a Huge Success!

WOW! Fiery Evening was a huge success!  Thank you to all attendees, sponsors, volunteers, and staff who came out to support this amazing event.  With the help of this event and our continued community support, we can continue to fund our mission to provide home healthcare services to the undeserved and medically dependent in our communities….