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The Unexpected Sense of Loneliness While Battling Cancer
Your parent may be surrounded by caring people after a cancer diagnosis. Friends stop by to visit. The phone rings more often. Cards arrive in the mail. Even... Read More »
“Michelle Deserves Every Ounce of Recognition”
Please join us in congratulating Michelle, as our most recent Caregiver of the Month!
Michelle has been a valued member of the Hired Hands team since August 2024 and we... Read More »
Don’t Let a Diagnosis of Cancer Overtake Your Parent’s Life
After a cancer diagnosis, it can seem as though one word suddenly takes over every corner of life. It becomes the focus of conversations, fills the calendar with... Read More »
If Mom Has Alzheimer’s, Will You Get It Too?
When Mom has Alzheimer’s and you watch her struggling to remember your name or losing track of her daily routine, an unsettling thought might creep into your mind:... Read More »
How to Make Life Better for Someone With Alzheimer’s Using Routines and Reminders
When it comes to Alzheimer’s, it’s the little things that can make a big difference. Simple, thoughtful routines and reminders can transform life for the individual, bringing moments... Read More »
What to Watch For the First Night Home After Surgery to Prevent a Readmission
By the time your older loved one settles into their own bed again the first night home after surgery, everyone is running on empty. The hospital stay may... Read More »
Why So Many Rehospitalizations Happen During the First Week Home
The hospital stay is over. Discharge instructions have been reviewed. Everyone is eager to get back to familiar surroundings and begin the recovery process at home. It feels... Read More »
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY Weekend!
Happy Fourth of July!
This weekend, we join the nation in celebrating independence, freedom and the opportunity to provide care that change lives. As you fire up the grill and... Read More »
What Is Caregiver Burden, and Is It Impacting You?
Caring for an older loved one is an act of love and devotion, but it can also feel like a never-ending marathon. The emotional highs of shared smiles... Read More »
Why Is My Parent With Dementia Hiding Things?
We’ve all experienced that moment of sheer panic when we can’t find our keys or wallet. It’s frustrating and disorienting. Now, picture this happening multiple times a day,... Read More »
How to Talk About Home Care Without Creating Resistance
Did you ever notice how some phrases instantly make people defensive, even when the intention behind them is completely harmless? Telling someone they’re being “careful” sounds very different... Read More »
It’s HOT – Stay Cool!
Greetings,
The National Weather Service has issued an EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING and Red Flag Advisory, effective from 11:00 pm Wednesday, and extending at least into Thursday. What Does This Mean?... Read More »
