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…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEqQD-_MlO8&t=6s The All-Important Warning Signs of a Stroke Erin McKittrick: Hello, Bethesda. I'm Erin McKittrick, Director of Nursing for Assisting Hands Home Care Potomac. We are a proud member of The Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce. I'm here today to share with you all of the important warning signs for a stroke. If you even think you're having a stroke,…
If you have chronic kidney disease (CKD), it’s important to watch what you eat and drink. That’s because your kidneys can’t remove waste products from your body the way they should. A kidney-friendly diet can help you stay healthier longer. What’s a Kidney-Friendly Diet? A major function of the kidneys is to get rid of waste and extra fluid from…
In this article from the National Kidney Foundation, we learn that 50% of seniors over 75 are believed to have kidney disease. Learn the facts. Kidney disease can develop at any time, but those over the age of 60 are more likely than not to develop kidney disease. As people age, so do their kidneys. According to recent estimates from…
According to researchers at Johns Hopkins University, it’s estimated that 50% of seniors over 75 are believed to have kidney disease. High blood pressure, diabetes or a family history of kidney failure are some of the factors that put one in three American at an increased risk of kidney failure. Learn more about the disease, symptoms, diagnosis, management, treatment prevention…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPscq_VRtPk Steve Lorberbaum: Well, good morning, everyone. Thank you for joining this month's edition of What's Your Plan? My name is Steve Lorberbaum, I'm the owner of Assisting Hands Home Care Potomac. We provide aids in people's homes, all around Montgomery County, parts of PG County, and Fairfax County, Virginia. And I'm excited today to have Leah Nickaman with us.…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyVjlZ1Ipy0&t=1s Patricia Dubroof: Hello. Welcome to Assisting Hands Home Care's Book Chat with your host, me, Patricia Dubroof. I am so glad you all can join us today for this informal half-hour chat of learning and enjoyment. Assisting Hands provides meaningful caregiving support to our families in Montgomery County, Maryland, and Fairfax County, Virginia. And as director of community relations…
Assisting Hands of Potomac Home Care is one of the top providers of residential home care in Montgomery County MD. In this article, we discuss a variety of choices and financial resources to help you finance the home care you or a loved one may need. Advance planning can make a big difference in what you pay for care. And planning…
This fact sheet, within an article from The National Institute On Aging, provides a broad overview of the disease that is the most common cause of dementia among older adults. Assisting Hands Home Care Potomac specializes in treating Alzheimer's and Dementia Patients in Montgomery County. Every Alzheimer's and Dementia client has a unique set of care needs that change over…
These Dementia Games, originally available to clients and partners of the Assisting Hands of Potomac office, are now available to those working with the Assisting Hands Northern Fairfax County office. This games are important to engaging and stimulating loved ones who may be suffering from dementia. Too often, people with dementia are under-stimulated and not engaged in their day-to-day life.…
