A new year = a new start — isn’t that how it goes? We make resolutions, or goals, to do better and learn better habits. Many of us are looking for health and prosperity in 2022. Creating new healthy habits is an excellent place to start reaching for these goals. There is never a good …
Testing for Anyone Assisting Hands Caregivers and employees can call the office at 732-272-0222 for additional testing information and COVID protocols. Statewide testing site (testing is free and insurance is not required) finder: https://covid19.nj.gov/pages/testing#test-sites Visit http://covid19.nj.gov/finder to schedule an appointment online or call the State of New Jersey’s Vaccine Call Center at 1-855-568-0545 (8 a.m. …
Counting down to Christmas is a time-honored tradition that began when were children anxiously awaiting the appearance of Santa, presents, food and family. Anticipating the holidays is not just fun for children but for all ages who believe in the magic of the season. As we age, holding onto that magic becomes difficult, especially for …
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Veterans are a special group of individuals who gave their time to serving our country and all of us. There are 19 million veterans in the United States, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The 7.8 million veterans who served during the Gulf War make up the largest percentage of veterans followed by …
With changing weather, cool rainy days and high allergy days this time of year, it seems like everyone is coming down with some sort of something. It is inevitable that we will all be exposed to germs at some point. Germs are what can make us sick. There are ways to remain healthy and avoid …
Home should be a place that we love. It’s where we feel comfortable, where we heal, and where we feel safe. Home truly is our refuge from the world. Since so much time is spent at home for many seniors, there are few settings where positive energy is more important. Home care often involves difficult …
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We have an entire day set aside that is all about having gratitude: Thanksgiving. But what if we focus on gratitude each day and feel better? As the adage goes: there is always something to be thankful for, and this year, perhaps more than others may hold even greater importance for having an “attitude of …
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That little flutter in your chest, not the kind the country singers croon about in sappy love songs, but the kind where you wonder “what was that?” That is probably something as your heart is programmed to beat at a regular rate. When it goes out of rhythm it could be atrial fibrillation, commonly known …
Receiving a dementia diagnosis can leave a person feeling incredibly alone, and the caregivers of those battling the disease can also feel a sense of isolation. World Alzheimer’s Month in September includes the sharing of stories, walks, the groups, can all help you feel that you are not alone. Let’s shine a light on dementia …
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Assisting Hands Home Care Monmouth has moved to a new, spacious office at 1500 Meetinghouse Road in Sea Girt. Our phone number 732-272-0222 remains the same, as do our nationally recognized, award-winning home care services.
