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To Care for the Heart, Caregivers Need to Care for the Whole
When a loved-one experiences a heart attack or stroke, it seems logical to focus on a laundry list of steps that can be taken to ensure that the damaged... Read More »
5 Tips to Facilitate a Home Care Discussion with Seniors
Once you’ve determined that hiring an agency to provide in home care for seniors is the best option to keep your senior loved one safe, healthy and socially engaged,... Read More »
Critical Differences Between These Two Types of Home Care in California
As we shared in our last blog post, there are a variety of care options available to seniors and their families who are looking to avoid a costly and... Read More »
Learning to Deal With Alzheimer’s and Dementia in Pleasanton, Livermore & Dublin
Hired Hands Homecare is proud to present Cathy Wadleigh. Ms. Wadleigh is an LVN, PAC Certified Trainer, and group facilitator specializing in grief recovery and family transition.
Informative sessions focusing... Read More »
A Nursing Home May NOT Be Best for Your Senior Loved One. Check Out These Alternatives!
Most seniors wholeheartedly agree: there’s no place like home as they age, and the thought of a potential need to move into a nursing home is a frightening one.... Read More »
Hired Hands Homecare’s Gift to You: Our FREE Checklist of Questions to Ask Home Care Agencies
At Hired Hands Homecare, we understand that beginning the process of seeking home care in California for your senior loved one can be a daunting process. We’ve compiled the... Read More »
Make This Holiday Season for Seniors Brighter: A Rainbow of Possibilities for Your Senior Loved Ones
Everywhere you look this time of year, you’ll see portrayals of the joys of the holiday season. But for many, the holiday season for seniors can bring about a... Read More »
Hired Hands Homecare’s Top Holiday Tips for Seniors
As we discussed in our last blog, bringing the whole family together for an activity, such as creating a memory book, can provide a wonderful opportunity to connect seniors... Read More »
You’re Got to Try This! Our Favorite Holiday Activity for Seniors and Their Families
If your family is like many others, you’re finding a generational gap between seniors and younger family members that may be hard to bridge. Technology often takes priority over... Read More »
Tips for Making the Holidays Brighter for Those with Alzheimer’s
Because those with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia thrive best on routine and predictability, the holiday season, with its influx of visitors, bright decorations, different foods and... Read More »
Happy Thanksgiving!
A heartfelt Happy Thanksgiving to the entire Hired Hands family. All the best to you and yours on this great day.
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How to Create the Best Plan for Less Caregiving Stress During the Holiday Season
This holiday season, help yourself to an extra serving of turkey, potatoes, and pumpkin pie, but forego that heaping helping of stress! The best way to ensure all of... Read More »
