Home Care Staff
Celebrating a Super Star… the APPLE of Our Eye!
It was such an honor to go out and deliver recognition to Apple as our most recent Employee of the Month! We have had the absolute pleasure of working with Apple for close to five years now, and she has developed into an amazing caregiver and has become Napa’s go to caregiver for so many reasons. Apple has a positive, friendly approachable attitude and has been so extremely helpful, flexible and willing to jump in wherever needed. Apple has worked hard to develop her skill set, and is now an active member on both our Hospice and Alzheimer’s’/Dementia Care Teams.
She recently stepped in when we needed her on a hospice client with little notice, and they absolutely loved her. When we ask her to switch her shift out and run on over to assist with a difficult case in Marin … Read More »
Caregiver HEROES!
THANK YOU, THANK YOU for all your Dedication, Compassion & Commitment to the Seniors and Families of our Communities!
Merry Christmas from Hired Hands Homecare!
New Guidelines and Recommendations for Diabetes Management
Important new diabetes management guidelines for seniors from the Endocrine Society.
The latest guidelines from the Endocrine Society concerning diabetes management and the elderly are unexpected, to say the least: lower blood sugar isn’t always best. And for individuals who’ve been maintaining a routine of finger pricks, insulin injections, and keeping careful track of food intake, this alteration may be a bit hard to swallow.
Known as de-intensification, geriatricians are now often taking the strategy with older adults that the benefits to be attained by aiming for rigid blood sugar control are not outweighing the health risks inherent with aging and illness. When A1c and blood sugar levels are held at low levels in the elderly, for instance, it may possibly result in an increased frequency of hypoglycemia and also kidney failure.
With up to one in … Read More »
Join Us at Our Twenty-Fifth Marin Senior Fair!
Wow… it is AMAZING to think this will be our TWENTY-FIFTH Marin Senior Fair!
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
at the Marin Center Exhibit Hall
The Marin Senior Fair presents a fun and varied collection of vendors, activities, information, services, and entertainment of interest to retirees, older adults, their families and caregivers. With over 140 vendors and 2,000 attendees, the Marin Senior Fair is the largest event of its kind in Northern California.
The 2019 theme is Viva Marin Seniors! This year’s event will feature Vegas-style activities, costumes, booth decorations, and entertainment. Don’t miss this free, fun, and informative event. Remember, What Happens at the Senior Fair…
For more information, please visit https://marinseniorfair.org.
Wow… BEST of Pleasanton, Livermore & the Tri-Valley!
Wow, what an amazing honor! For the SECOND time, the fine folks of Pleasanton, Livermore & the Tri-Valley have bestowed Hired Hands Homecare as the community’s BEST Home Healthcare in the Pleasanton Weekly! As they so eloquently put it… “Readers’ Choice winners yet again, Hired Hands Homecare provides senior care assistance to help locals maintain their independence as they age — and the clear communication and genuine care provided by Hired Hands obviously resonates with clients.” We could not agree more!
This wonderful award goes to our entire team of phenomenal Caregivers! It is their tireless dedication, compassion, and professionalism that truly set us apart, and allow us to WOW the seniors and families that we serve! Our Caregivers truly Exceed Expectations, providing senior care Pleasanton families deserve!
Erin, Courtney, and the entire Hired Hands Homecare Team Pleasanton will wear this badge … Read More »
Join us in Celebrating Latinos in the Workplace!
Join us on March 14, as we celebrate Latinos in the Workplace!
Over the past Twenty Five years, we have had the honor to work with literally hundreds of amazing Latino Caregivers. Today, Latino employees make up a considerable portion of our Caregiver team, making a significantly positive daily impact on the communities we serve. Hired Hands is honored to support the upcoming 14th Annual Latinos in the Workplace conference, empowering and celebrating Latinos that make our community so strong.
Please join us for the 14th Annual Latinos in the Workplace Conference at the Flamingo Conference Resort & Spa.
Thursday, March 14, 2019, 7:30am – 11:30 am. Breakfast will be served. An educational forum that seeks to help all employers provide a safe, productive and enriching work environment for Latino employees and empower Latinos to become tomorrow’s leaders.
Presented by Michael D. Lopez of … Read More »
Family Caregivers, You’re Not Alone! Find Relief with Respite Care Services
Family caregivers can find the support they need with respite care services.
In spite of spending plenty of time with a senior loved one, family caregivers can often feel very isolated and alone. These feelings, although normal, can result in depression and other health problems if not kept in check. When family and friends are not available to help provide respite care services, there are several community service options that can help family caregivers care for their loved ones.
Senior Centers and Other Senior Organizations: Local senior centers often have programs or can offer other resources to family caregivers in need of respite.
Veterans’ Programs: Family caregivers who are caring for a veteran can explore whether the person is qualified to receive financial coverage for home care or adult day care.
Adult Day Care: For seniors who are well enough, … Read More »
Discover the Benefits of Respite Care – A Win/Win for Seniors and Their Loved Ones
Respite care helps both seniors and their family members enjoy a better quality of life.
Meeting the ongoing care needs of an elderly or disabled loved one is a physically, mentally, and emotionally demanding job, requiring time for the family caregiver to rest and relax on occasion. Respite care allows for the relief needed from the daily tasks of caregiving, allowing the family caregiver to also care for himself or herself.
Here are the basic principles of respite care:
Relief from ongoing care responsibilities allows seniors to still receive the attention they deserve.
Respite care provides family caregivers with care that is planned, temporary, intermittent and substitute.
Time required for respite can vary, from just a few hours one day to ongoing, scheduled, routine relief.
How to help a family caregiver:
Offer to take turns in providing care. Even if you can … Read More »
Learn the Warning Signs of Caregiver Burnout and How to Prevent It
Learn tips on how in-home respite care can help you steer clear of caregiver burnout.
Providing care for an older loved one, in spite of being incredibly rewarding, can also include a high level of caregiver stress. The full-time responsibility of meeting a loved one’s needs can quickly escalate to caregiver burnout – a dangerous condition which can cause loss of patience and emotional outbursts. This has an impact on not only the caregiver herself, but on her senior loved one as well.
It’s crucial to discover if you might be in danger of developing caregiver burnout, and seek assistance if needed. The questionnaire below from Hired Hands Homecare, experts at in home care in Walnut Creek and surrounding areas, can help you determine if you might have crossed the line from caregiver stress to caregiver burnout:
Do you … Read More »
