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Senior Care

There are many families that take it upon themselves to provide care for elderly family members once they reach an age where they need daily assistance.  Being a caregiver for someone in your family is admirable, but it is also a drain on your personal life as your loved one may need more care the older they get.  For some people, it is unrealistic to continue to devote this much of their time to providing care.  At Assisting Hands Home Care – Broward County, FL, we provide senior care services in Hollywood, FL and the surrounding areas in west Broward County, FL to help families with senior citizens choosing to age in their own homes.

Our elder care services are ideal for providing effective care and companionship for senior citizens who want to spend their golden years in their home.  If you are interested in our elderly care services, we will send a professional to the home of your loved one to evaluate the safety of the home, and the specific care needs of the individual.  We will then create a personalized care plan and schedule with the help of the family that accommodates all the needs of the client.  Our elder care services may include help with personal daily activities like housekeeping and personal hygiene, as well as care for seniors with dementia or Alzheimer’s.

The senior care services from Assisting Hands Home Care – Broward County, FL include the following:

• In-home senior care
• Non-medical home health care
• Respite care
• Alzheimer’s and dementia care
• Personal assistance
• Fall prevention
• Personal emergency response systems

You can rest assured that the caregivers of Assisting Hands Home Care – Broward County, FL are extensively screened to ensure that we hire qualified caregivers who are dedicated to providing quality care and companionship for your loved ones.  Our caregivers are licensed, bonded, and insured employees which means that we handle the liability, insurance, and other employment matters.  It is important to us to send a caregiver into your home that will not only provide effective care, but also treat your loved ones with compassion and respect.

If a member of your family in Hollywood, FL or the surrounding areas in west Broward County, FL could benefit from our senior care services, contact Assisting Hands Home Care – Broward County, FL to learn how we can help.  You can reach us at (954) 644-7276 for more information about our elderly care services.

Respite Care

There are many families throughout the U.S. that take it upon themselves to provide care for a sick, disabled, or elderly family member.  Family caregivers are noble, dedicated individuals that devote much of their time to providing essential care to those in their family that really need it.  However, being a family caregiver is extremely demanding and it can prevent those who provide care from tending to important matters in their own personal lives.  Many family caregivers may feel guilty about prioritizing their personal lives over the lives of their family members, but there comes a time when these caregivers need a break to take care of their personal business.  At Assisting Hands Home Care – Broward County, FL, we help provide relief for family caregivers with our respite care services in Hollywood, FL and the surrounding areas of west Broward County.

Our respite care services are designed to relieve family caregivers for a scheduled period of time so they can take a break to deal with personal matters.  The following statistics regarding family caregivers shows why it is beneficial to hire a professional to provide respite care:

• There are more than 65 million Americans who are informal caregivers for someone in their family.
• About two-thirds of these family caregivers are women.
• Approximately 25% of family caregivers are in poor health themselves.

The stress caused by the demands of being an informal caregiver can negatively impact the health of the individual.  Family caregivers have more of a personal connection with their loved one than a professional caregiver because they are family, they often must balance caregiving with their own careers and children, and the amount of stress from this responsibility can cause family caregivers to lose sleep which leads to a variety of issues.  The demands of family caregivers are sometimes simply unsustainable.

Trusted Respite Care Services

Assisting Hands Home Care – Broward County, FL understands the stress felt by family caregivers which is why we provide relief with our respite care services.  We will sit down with the family caregiver and their loved one to work out a care plan and schedule that temporarily relieves the family caregiver.  You will be able to take care of your own family and other personal matters knowing that your loved one is being cared for by a trained professional.

Our respite care services provide the following benefits for informal caregivers:

• Lower risk of depression
• Scheduled breaks from caregiving that could by 4-8 hours, or a couple of days
• Reduced stress, more energy, and peace of mind

If you are an informal caregiver for someone in your family and need relief from your caregiving duties, contact Assisting Hands Home Care – Broward County, FL for our respite care services.  We will assign a highly qualified caregiver who can provide excellent care and companionship for your loved one while you tend to your personal affairs.  Give us a call at (954) 644-7276 for respite care services in Hollywood, FL and the surrounding areas of west Broward County.

Hospice Care

Getting a diagnosis for a terminal illness or limited life expectancy is the type of bombshell that can shake a family to its core.  This news can be difficult at first to receive and accept, and it can be very stressful for a family to continue providing care for a loved one with limited life expectancy while simultaneously dealing with end of life affairs.  The best-case scenario here is to have your loved one create a will that includes instructions for these end of life affairs, such as the type of care they would like to receive should they be diagnosed with a terminal illness or limited life expectancy.  However, this may not be possible in cases of sudden illness.

Hospice Care

If you have a loved one that has been diagnosed with a limited life expectancy or terminal illness, Assisting Hands Home Care – Broward County, FL can help with our hospice care services in Hollywood, FL.  Each of our caregivers has been extensively trained to provide excellent hospice care that will keep your loved ones comfortable in their final days.  Our hospice home care services also help ease the caregiving burden on families so they can focus on the end of life affairs and making sure they visit with their loved ones.

Assisting Hands Home Care – Broward County, FL is committed to providing quality in-home care that allows our clients to age in the comfort of their own homes.  This same philosophy guides our hospice care services as we help create a safe and comfortable environment that allows your loved ones to live out their final days with dignity.

Hospice Care at Home from Assisting Hands

The caregivers of Assisting Hands Home Care – Broward County, FL provide personalized hospice care services that include non-medical assistance to help keep your loved ones comfortable.  We will visit the home of your loved one and work with you to create a hospice care plan that effectively accommodates their needs.  Our hospice home care services generally include the following:

• Help with personal activities including bathing and restroom use.
• Medication reminders
• Light housekeeping including laundry, dusting, and emptying the trash.
• Meal preparation every day.
• Quality and compassionate one-on-one care.

Dealing with a loved one who is terminally ill is tough on the whole family, but professional hospice care services can help put you and your loved ones at ease.  At Assisting Hands Home Care – Broward County, FL, we will make sure your loved one gets the care they need to live out their life comfortably and with dignity.  Give us a call at (954) 644-7276 for more information about our hospice care services in Hollywood, FL.

Memory Care

There are approximately 5.5 million Americans that suffer from Alzheimer’s disease or some form of dementia, and the overwhelming majority of those that do are over the age of 65.  Alzheimer’s and dementia create a great deal of difficulty in the lives of those who are affected as their memory and cognitive abilities continue to degenerate.  It can be especially challenging for families to provide adequate care for their loved ones with dementia.  At Assisting Hands Home Care – Broward County, FL, we provide memory care services in Hollywood, FL and the surrounding areas of west Broward County to assist senior citizens suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.  Our caregivers will not only provide effective care for those with dementia, but also engage in activities meant to improve memory.

Personalized Memory Care

Assisting Hands Home Care – Broward County, FL is dedicated to forming personalized memory care plans for each individual that covers their specific needs.  In order to create an effective memory care plan, we focus on the following:

• Client’s Background and History: Short-term memory loss is the first sign of dementia or Alzheimer’s. Those who experience short-term memory loss may find it difficult to engage in conversation.  Our caregivers will ask the client about personal history, talents, and interests to help keep them engaged in conversation and create a personal relationship.
• Family Members: We create a memory care plan with the help of family members who are familiar with the client and their condition.
• Kind Deliverables: Our caregivers will treat your loved ones with dignity, compassion, and respect. We understand that those who suffer from dementia may be frustrated or confused and we help to alleviate these feelings with positive engagement.

When providing care for those with dementia or Alzheimer’s, it is beneficial to care for them in the familiar surroundings of their own home.  The familiarity of their surroundings will make them feel more comfortable and help combat long-term memory issues.  We will make sure their environment is safe, quiet, and free of clutter, and we will encourage them to engage in self-care and activities to help improve memory and maintain a sense of normalcy.

Common Behaviors of Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Those who suffer from Alzheimer’s or dementia may be unable to perform daily activities from cooking and housekeeping to personal hygiene activities.  It is also common for dementia patients to forget to take their required medication.  Other common characteristics of those with dementia include:

• Agitation
• Wondering
• Incontinence
• Forgetfulness

Our caregivers at Assisting Hands Home Care – Broward County, FL are well aware of these symptoms and we do all that we can to keep your loved one engaged in various activities to help avoid further memory loss.  These activities may include conversation, taking walks, or playing simple card games to keep their minds stimulated.

If you have a family member in Hollywood, FL or the surrounding areas in west Broward County that suffers from Alzheimer’s or dementia, contact Assisting Hands Home Care – Broward County, FL for our memory care services.  Our licensed, bonded, and insured caregivers can provide effective care for those suffering from dementia that includes activities to improve memory.  Give us a call at (954) 644-7276 to learn more about our memory care services.

Meet the Team

Karina Teixeira Netto

Administrator

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Nincy Blanco, RN

Director of Nursing

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Rita Caro Davis

Office Manager & Home Care Specialist

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