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What Really Makes Us Different…
At Hired Hands, we truly take great pride in not only what we do, but equally important, HOW we do it. As time goes on, there will continue to... Read More »
Serve Up Better Health for California with MyPlate for Older Adults
Everyone knows that a healthy diet is essential for a healthy body. What many people don’t realize however is that, as you age, your dietary needs change. Researchers at... Read More »
How to Best Help Those with Alzheimer’s – by Stepping Back
When caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease, it’s natural to want to do everything for the person to minimize feelings of frustration – both for your loved... Read More »
The Stages of Alzheimer’s and Care Tips for Each
Understanding the complexities of Alzheimer’s is challenging, to say the least. Since it impacts each person uniquely, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to providing care. However, there are some broad... Read More »
Alzheimer’s or Depression? Here’s How to Tell the Difference.
In our last blog, we outlined the warning signs that could point to Alzheimer’s. It’s important to note, however, that a number of the symptoms of Alzheimer’s are strikingly... Read More »
10 Warning Signs that Could Indicate Alzheimer’s
It may start out as subtle little nuances that are barely noticeable – Mom begins experiencing slight memory lapses and forgetfulness, occasionally misplacing the keys or phone – but... Read More »
National “Best of Home Care” Award for Hired Hands Homecare!
Quality is key – especially when it comes to family. In order to truly gauge the... Read More »
Financial Problems Can Affect Quality of Life
Everyone approaches their finances in different ways – some people are frugal, others spend-thrifts, and most people are somewhere in between. But no matter how we manage our money,... Read More »
Protecting Your Loved One from Financial Fraud
When we hear about “elder abuse,” our first reaction is likely to think about physical or psychological abuse. Sadly, there also exists financial abuse, and it’s more common than... Read More »
Helping Someone Who Hoards
Do you think that someone you care for is compulsively hoarding? Is his or her situation becoming more and more difficult to manage? Are you worried?
Compulsive or pathological hoarding,... Read More »
Questions to Ask: Signs that Your Loved One Needs In-Home Help
“I want to stay in my own home.” That is a frequently heard statement by many seniors, even if they may be having some difficulty managing on their own.... Read More »
Karen is an Outstanding Caregiver in Santa Rosa!
Hired Hands is proud to announce Karen M as our June 2015 Caregiver of the Month in Sonoma County! Karen has been working closely with our Santa Rosa homecare... Read More »
