June is National Safety Month and this week we thought we should share some helpful tips for all seniors in summertime! It’s important for seniors and their caregivers to be aware of how dangerous the heat and sun can be. A few precautions will ensure a safe outing even in the hottest weather. Consider following these simple tips to have…
How can National Safety Month make a difference? We can all use this month to raise awareness about important safety issues like Aging in Place for our senior community. Did you know that injuries are a leading cause of disability for people of all ages – and they are the leading cause of death for Americans ages 1 to 44.…
Our final Blog in May to celebrate Older Americans Month speaks to 5 Great Things about Growing Old. Of course, there are lots more perks to growing older! Consider sharing some of your perks of aging with us at assistinghands.com/potomac/contact-us/ or on our FB page! 5 Great Things About Growing Old — Five experts share their wisdom about the many…
May is Older American Month and we thought you may be interested in this Fact Sheet regarding Alzheimer’s Disease that impacts only Older Americans. Millions of our loved ones are impacted by this puzzling disease. However, new information is available to help us better understand the symptoms of this mystery disease of Older Americans. One of the few diseases, that…
Good News: The Older Americans Act (OAA) has been renewed in April 2016 for three more years. If you are 55+ this will have an impact on your life. Read on for more details… The Older Americans Act in 2016: The Future is Now On Tuesday, April 19, 2016 the Older Americans Act (OAA) was reauthorized for three years –…
Did you know May is “Older Americans Month?” Isn’t it great that we take a month to celebrate the accomplishments of our older Americans in the USA! This week’s blog will give you a history of how it all started. Consider thanking an older person in your life today for all they have done for the greater good of all…
Credit: Courtesy of Wisewear - Iris Apfel modeling Wisewear bracelets Who knew you could reduce your stress AND be fashionable with cool new medical alert devices. Read on to see what this 94-year-old fashion icon is up to. Next Avenue Blogger By Amy Knapp Medical Alert Devices Like You’ve Never Seen Fashion icon Iris Apfel's new safety wearables double as…
Another blog we hope you will find helpful with some good tips and techniques to reduce your stress. Remember, it is National Stress Awareness Month! The 7 Deadly Emotions of Caregiving How to cope with the difficult feelings that come with caring for another By Paula Spencer Scott (This article appeared previously on Caring.com.) Nobody would ever choose a…
Tax time can lead to high stress for many of us. Did you know as a family caregiver you are entitled to special IRS tax deductions? Since April is National Stress Awareness month, we want to arm you with some helpful tips in our blog that will reduce YOUR stress and maybe even help get you a refund! See great…
April is National Stress Awareness Month. At Assisting Hands of Potomac, we can provide respite care to reduce your stress when you are in a caregiver role. Caregiver stress can be debilitating. Read this interesting article below to find tips to reduce your stress. Caregiver Stress - Tips to Reduce It Caring for a loved one who has Alzheimer's…
