Caregivers
What You Need to Know When Mom Is Discharged From the Hospital
When Mom is discharged from the hospital, keep an eye out for a condition known as post-hospital syndrome.
The moment Mom is discharged from the hospital, you exhale, believing the toughest part is finally behind you. But instead of bouncing back, she seems drained, anxious, or even weaker than before. She’s struggling with simple tasks, isn’t sleeping well, and feels overwhelmed.
This wasn’t how you pictured recovery. Instead of a turning point, it feels like she’s slipping backward.
What’s going on?
The Unexpected Challenge of Post-Hospital Recovery
Leaving the hospital doesn’t always mean the body is ready to heal. Many older adults experience post-hospital syndrome—a state of extreme stress and vulnerability that can slow recovery, lead to new health complications, and even increase the risk of readmission.
Stress plays a bigger role than you might realize.
How Stress … Read More »
Struggling to Let Someone Lighten Your Caregiving Load? This Might Be Why.
Learn why it’s so important to allow someone to help lighten your caregiving load, and why you may be feeling so resistant to the idea.
The moment Mom is discharged from the hospital, you exhale, believing the toughest part is finally behind you. But instead of bouncing back, she seems drained, anxious, or even weaker than before. She’s struggling with simple tasks, isn’t sleeping well, and feels overwhelmed.
This wasn’t how you pictured recovery. Instead of a turning point, it feels like she’s slipping backward.
What’s going on?
The Unexpected Challenge of Post-Hospital Recovery
Leaving the hospital doesn’t always mean the body is ready to heal. Many older adults experience post-hospital syndrome—a state of extreme stress and vulnerability that can slow recovery, lead to new health complications, and even increase the risk of readmission.
Stress plays a bigger … Read More »
Oscar Rocks!
Please join us in congratulating Oscar as our most recent Caregiver of the Month!
We recently had the pleasure of surprising Oscar while he was on shift with his client, Richard. Richard cheerfully joined in on the celebration and let me know that Oscar deserves every ounce of acknowledgement, and we couldn’t agree more! Oscar sends a big thank you to everyone in the office and stated that he has never received recognition like this before, which made the surprise all that much sweeter!
Oscar has worked with the Hired Hands team since 2022. He is highly skilled, exceptionally patient, kind, gentle, respectful, and has great attention to detail. Most of the time when we visit, you can find Oscar in the kitchen preparing amazing meals for our clients. Oscar is attentive and always makes sure that our clients are well taken care … Read More »
Read This Before Welcoming a New Caregiver Into the Home!
Welcoming a new caregiver into the home is a much smoother process with these tips.
The big day is here—your dad’s first day with his new caregiver! If your family is feeling a mix of relief, uncertainty, and even a little anxiety, you’re not alone. Welcoming a new caregiver into the home is a big adjustment, not just for the person receiving care, but for the entire family. The good news is that with some preparation, you can help set the stage for a positive, comfortable transition.
“She’s the Greatest!”
Please join Hired Hands Homecare in congratulating Ana as our next Caregiver of the Month!
We have only been working with Ana for about six months now, but it has been an absolute pleasure right from the start! We recently had the pleasure of surprising Ana on shift while working with our client Diane, who was really pleased to join in on congratulating her. Diane stated “Ana deserves every bit of recognition. She is the greatest!”. All the Clients that she has worked with would certainly agree… Ana is really dependable and always willing to help with a big, warm smile on her face! She is an amazing caregiver and always approaches situations in a proactive and positive manner, which we very much appreciate!
Ana, what do you have to say for yourself? “Danielle, it was good to see you and that … Read More »
Conversation Starters and Tips for Introducing the Idea of Home Care to Your Parents
If introducing the idea of home care to an older loved one feels uncomfortable, try these tips and conversation starters.
If you ever had to have “the talk” with your parents about those awkward pre-teen topics, you might remember how uncomfortable it was. Now, the roles have shifted, and it’s your turn to bring up an equally difficult subject: discussing concerns about their well-being and introducing the idea of home care.
We say YEAHHHHA for Mikayla!
Please join us in congratulating Mikayla, as our most recent Caregiver of the Month!
Mikayla is a highly skilled Caregiver and is on both of our specialized Dementia and Hospice teams. She has a history of knocking it out of the park everywhere she goes, and is one of our absolute most requested caregivers by our clients. Mikayla is joyful, attentive, and is always willing to help whenever she can.
Hired Hands Homecare has had the absolute pleasure of working with Mikayla since 2022. We recently surprised Mikayla on shift with our client, Elspeth. Mikayla was overjoyed, and Elspeth responded “I am not surprised that Mikayla won the award. She is absolutely wonderful!”. Both Mikayla and Elspeth are honored with this award 😊, and are looking forward having their wonderful picture on our famous Wall of Fame.
Everyone at Hired Hands is grateful … Read More »
Thank you Dr. King.
“We need leaders not in love money, but in love with justice. Not in love publicity, but in love with humanity.” ~ Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
On this important day, we pay respect to a most amazing man, and say thanks for his tireless fight for equality and human rights.
All of us at Hired Hands would like to celebrate our diverse group of care professionals. It is an absolute honor to work alongside such amazing people from so many cultures, races, & orientation on a daily basis.
With Respect,
~ The Hired Hands Homecare Team
Happy Holidays!
Whatever is Beautiful
and Meaningful,
whatever brings you
Peace and Happiness,
may it be yours
this Holiday Season!
Is Daily Bathing for Seniors Helpful or Harmful?
Learn the pros and cons of daily bathing for seniors.
Sinking into a warm, soothing, bubble bath at the end of a stressful day, and stepping into a hot, invigorating shower first thing in the morning are daily pleasures for a great many of us. However, it is possible to have too much of a good thing in regards to bathing habits for older adults. You might want to rethink daily bathing for seniors, for a number of reasons:
