Caregivers
We “declare-ah” that we love Sera!
Please join us in congratulating Sera as our most recent Caregiver of the Month!
Last week, we had the pleasure of surprising Sera on shift while she was with Peter, her steady client. Before leaving the surprise visit, Peter and Sera shared a special moment as he couldn’t wait to congratulate her again!
We have had the distinct pleasure of working with Sera for over 5 years! She is currently on our Live-in team specializing in both Dementia and Hospice care. Sera is highly skilled, deeply dedicated, and provides exceptional care to every client she works with. Sera has an amazing ability to really connect with her clients and their families. She is always warm, welcoming, and her clients appreciate her sense of humor. She has weathered some challenging cases with grace and everyone at Hired Hands appreciates her hard work, her tireless … Read More »
Hooray for Peppy!
Please join us in congratulating Perpetua, as our most recent Caregiver of the Month!
Perpetua, known lovingly by her clients as “Peppy”, is a highly skilled Caregiver specializing in Dementia, Hospice, and Parkinson’s care. The Hired Hands team has had the distinct pleasure of working with Peppy for almost two and a half years, and we’re here to tell you… she is pure sunshine! She has a history of exceeding all expectations everywhere she goes and consistently going above and beyond ever since she joined the Hired Hands Marin team. Every day, Perpetua is joyful, attentive, and always willing to help whenever and however she can.
When we surprised Perpetua with our Caregiver of the Month award, she stated “I am blessed to work for such a caring and supportive group and I love my clients like my own family”. We certainly … Read More »
The Best Adaptive Clothing for Seniors and How It Supports Independence
Choosing the best adaptive clothing for seniors helps preserve comfort, confidence, and independence.
You might not think twice about what it takes to get yourself dressed each morning, but if you’re helping someone with arthritis, limited mobility, or other health challenges, you know it’s often not that simple. The best adaptive clothing for seniors is imperative to make life easier and restore a sense of independence, dignity, and control.
When Love Feels Heavy: How to Cope With Spousal Caregiver Resentment
Spousal caregiver resentment can leave you riddled with guilt, but you can overcome it with the right support.
You meant every word of those vows: through sickness and health, for better or worse. But no one warned you how exhausting it might feel to live those promises day in and day out as a caregiver. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, or even resentful while caring for your spouse, take a deep breath: you’re not failing, you’re just human.
THANK YOU Kraig!
The Hired Hands Homecare Team raises our glasses to Kraig, as our most recent Caregiver of the Month!
We had the pleasure of surprising Kraig while he was on shift with his client, Stanley. When we presented the award, Stanley smiled and said that he wanted to “look up in admiration at Kraig holding his award” for the picture for our office Wall of Fame. It was a moment filled with warmth, appreciation, and lots of smiles. Kraig and Stanley can often be found sharing a quiet afternoon working on crossword puzzles or a competitive game of scrabble. Either usually includes enjoying a bowl of ice cream! While Stanley remains undefeated in their friendly games, Kraig more than makes up for it with his compassionate heart, knowledge of caregiving, and unwavering dedication. Kraig is one of our highly skilled caregivers and also … Read More »
Grace is a Senior Care ACE!
Please join us in congratulating Grace Q as our most recent Caregiver of the Month!
We recently had the pleasure of surprising Grace on shift with her client, Darlene. Both were pleasantly surprised, and excited to celebrate. Grace is highly skilled Homecare Professional. She always has a positive, friendly attitude. She has a gentle approach and is able to connect with her clients instantly. Grace has received many compliments for the fantastic work she provides to our clients families, and we couldn’t agree more.
Grace, Thank You for ALL that you do! It is an absolute pleasure to have you on our Team!
~HHH
Healthy Conversations With Your Parent Start Here
Learn how to have healthy conversations with your parent to restore peace to your relationship.
When you dedicate so much time and energy to caring for a senior parent, it’s natural for other relationships to take a back seat. After all, there are only 24 hours in a day, and you can only spread yourself so thin. This can lead to additional stress, hurt feelings, and misunderstandings.
The key to overcoming this hurdle is communication. It means having healthy conversations with your parent that may be uncomfortable but allow the opportunity to air grievances, share feelings, and ultimately reinforce the love you have for each other.
Kicking Off a Courageous Conversation
First, know that a planned, formal meeting isn’t necessary for a conversation to be effective. It can be a quick chat while waiting for the coffee to … Read More »
How Can You Prioritize Privacy as a Caregiver?
Make sure to prioritize privacy as a caregiver to protect your health and well-being.
Think back to your teenage years. Remember how important it was to find a safe place to be by yourself, to shut out the world, turn up the music, and write your most secret thoughts in your diary?
The need for privacy that began then may become overshadowed when providing care for someone else. Yet it’s still vitally important to be able to separate yourself both physically and mentally from your caregiving role to take time for yourself and prioritize privacy as a caregiver.
How Can a Caregiver Make Privacy a Priority?
Frankly, it isn’t always easy. You may feel as though you need to always have at least one ear and eye open to the needs of the person in your care. There … Read More »
What You Need to Know When Mom Is Discharged From the Hospital
When Mom is discharged from the hospital, keep an eye out for a condition known as post-hospital syndrome.
The moment Mom is discharged from the hospital, you exhale, believing the toughest part is finally behind you. But instead of bouncing back, she seems drained, anxious, or even weaker than before. She’s struggling with simple tasks, isn’t sleeping well, and feels overwhelmed.
This wasn’t how you pictured recovery. Instead of a turning point, it feels like she’s slipping backward.
What’s going on?
The Unexpected Challenge of Post-Hospital Recovery
Leaving the hospital doesn’t always mean the body is ready to heal. Many older adults experience post-hospital syndrome—a state of extreme stress and vulnerability that can slow recovery, lead to new health complications, and even increase the risk of readmission.
Stress plays a bigger role than you might realize.
How Stress … Read More »
Struggling to Let Someone Lighten Your Caregiving Load? This Might Be Why.
Learn why it’s so important to allow someone to help lighten your caregiving load, and why you may be feeling so resistant to the idea.
The moment Mom is discharged from the hospital, you exhale, believing the toughest part is finally behind you. But instead of bouncing back, she seems drained, anxious, or even weaker than before. She’s struggling with simple tasks, isn’t sleeping well, and feels overwhelmed.
This wasn’t how you pictured recovery. Instead of a turning point, it feels like she’s slipping backward.
What’s going on?
The Unexpected Challenge of Post-Hospital Recovery
Leaving the hospital doesn’t always mean the body is ready to heal. Many older adults experience post-hospital syndrome—a state of extreme stress and vulnerability that can slow recovery, lead to new health complications, and even increase the risk of readmission.
Stress plays a bigger … Read More »
