February is American Heart Month. When it comes to eating a heart healthy diet, controlling portion size, increasing servings of fruits and vegetables, and choosing more whole grains are so important. Here, Mayo Clinic offers 8 steps to get started in the right direction. Although you might know that eating certain foods can increase your heart disease risk, it's often…
Is taking aspirin good for your heart? If a loved one has had a heart attack or stroke, taking low dose aspirin is beneficial. But for those who don’t have heart disease, the answer may surprise you. This article from Johns Hopkins Medicine takes a look. “If you’ve had a heart attack or stroke, there’s no doubt that taking low-dose…
February is American Heart Month. Here’s a look at how the heart changes with age, signs of heart disease, and preventative measures to keep the heart healthy from the National Institute on Aging. Elena's Story. Elena keeps an eye on her husband Frank to make sure he is taking care of his heart. But, she was surprised at a recent…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Adw18suebi0 Patricia Bubroof: All right. So welcome to this edition of Book Chat. We are welcoming the author of Catch Me a Catch, Leora Hoffman, to the roundtable, so to speak. I want to do a little introduction about why don't we do this and then a little introduction about Leora, and then we'll start asking her some questions. For…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BL4Fa_WvDIc Eileen Miligan: Hello. I'm Eileen Miligan, Director of Nursing for Assisting Hands Home Care Potomac. We are a proud member of The Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce. I am here today to share with you important tips for keeping safe in your home and during this pandemic. These are some of the things you need to know to keep…
Caregiving is hard enough as it is. But caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease has its own challenges. Learning as much as we can about Alzheimer's, as well as maintaining a positive but realistic attitude, are essential tools for caregivers. According to Alzheimers.net, here are some important things for caregivers to remember when caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s.…
. Tips for staying safe. Make sure your pathways are clear of clutter and safe for walking. Put away small throw rugs. Install fixed grab bars in your bathrooms. Use a shower chair and a non-slip shower mat. Use a raised toilet seat and a handheld shower head. Make sure you have fire extinguishers at home as well as smoke…
Personalized Home Care and Companion Care Services engage your loved ones and provide stimulation for both the mind and spirit of individuals. Assisting Hands of Potomac provides our clients with the very best of personalized home care in Montgomery County MD and Northern Fairfax County, including McLean, VA. This individual approach allows our clients to live safely, comfortably, and as…
Caregiving is both a meaningful and satisfying profession – but it can be demanding and challenging. Often, caregiving is provided by family members who support and assist persons with long term illnesses or disabilities. The caregivers that we hire here at Assisting Hands Home Care Potomac must be thoughtful people with the capacity to care and be patient. They must…
View this video on our YouTube page. The signs of a heart attack include: Pain in the chest, neck, back or arms Fatigue Light headedness Abnormal heartbeat or palpitations Shortness of breath Anxiety If you are woman, or if the person you suspect might be having a heart attack is a women, you might also experience Nausea, vomiting, dizziness or…
