Whether you’re looking for home care in Potomac, including Bethesda, Olney or Silver Spring, or in Fairfax County VA, including McLean or Reston, nutrition for your loved ones should be top of mind. Our caregivers will try to work nutritious meals and snacks into every day – depending on what is available around the house. Here are a few ideas…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UX3ofmfTqQI Steve Lorberbaum: Well, good morning, everyone. Welcome to this month's edition of What's Your Plan? So my name is Steve Lorberbaum. I'm the owner of Assisting Hands Home Care, and along with Patricia Dubroof, who is our marketing and everything else guru, we each month present an important topic that we think would be helpful in the aging population.…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qncvjHNqbc Patricia Dubroof: It's three o'clock. It's time for Book Chat. I am Patricia Dubroof. I'm with Assisting Hands Home Care, where we provide certified nursing aid support for our community in both Montgomery County, Maryland, and Fairfax County, Virginia. We have people joining us sometimes on Book Chat from all over the world. So I just like to make…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwEhNNPRg7g Steve Lorberbaum: Well, I'd like to welcome you all. Thank you for joining us today on this month's edition of What's Your Plan. Basically, I'm the owner of Assisting Hands Home Care Potomac. We, on a monthly basis, bring in somebody who's an expert in the field of aging to help us understand the process of aging and what…
Caring for a loved one with Parkinson’s disease can be a challenging job, particularly as the disease progresses. This article from the Family Caregiver Alliance provides information about Parkinson’s, along with suggestions for caregivers. What Is Parkinson’s Disease? Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive, neurological disease that mainly affects movement but can also affect cognition. Parkinson’s disease results from the…
Parkinson’s Disease is the second most common age-related, nerve degenerating disease after Alzheimer’s. Why does Parkinson’s occur more in the elderly? This article from parkinsonsdisease.net takes a closer look at the various reasons and symptoms to watch for. Parkinson’s disease (PD) is known as an older person’s disease since it is most often diagnosed in people over age 60. Only…
Aging is actually more physiological than chronological. It’s the reason why some 50-year-old people look to be in their 70s. And yet, a 70-year-old can look younger and have a higher quality of life. There are seven critical factors that promote healthy aging. We’ll discuss those in this article. And then we will focus on body weight and muscle mass…
Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is not fatal and no two people with Parkinson’s Disease (PWPD) are alike. While movement can be compromised, PD offers you many opportunities to be creative in carrying on with your daily routine to maintain your quality of life. If you or your loved ones need help, Assisting Hands Home Care Potomac provides services to clients in…
Steve L.: Good morning. My name is Steve Lorberbaum. I'm the owner of Assisting Hands Home Care Potomac, and welcome to What's your plan? Today, we are incredibly fortunate to have Odile Brunetto, who's the Chief of the Aging and Disability Services, to talk to us today about the hot topics that are going on in Montgomery County that impact…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRS1Eihi4hQ Patricia Dubroof: Okay, well, it's three o'clock. So it's another great day for a Book Chat. I'd like to welcome all of you to Assisting Hands Home Care's monthly Book Chat. And I'm your host, Patricia Dubroff. I'm glad you all could join us for this informal half-hour of learning. And I think, in this case, it's going to…
