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​Nursing Referral Service

Helping Hands Nursing Service, Inc. was founded in 1975 by Kay Holshouser and has been offering professional referrals for private duty caregivers for the past four decades.

Since 1995, Helping Hands Nursing Service has been operated by Ruth Huffstetler, and we continue to provide the service that our stellar reputation depends on.

During our time in operation, we have been proud to be of assistance to the families of the communities in and around Shelby through referrals from individuals, doctors, hospitals, hospices and nursing homes.
We are dedicated to finding the perfect caregiver to match your individual needs, whether it is for just a few hours or for round-the-clock care.

All of our caregivers are dependable, knowledgeable and experienced. Each caregiver is referenced and their criminal background is checked. Also for your protection, we are fully licensed and bonded. Our warm and caring Shelby home care providers will provide you with the care and understanding that you need in your home, where you are most comfortable.
Elderly Caregivers, Senior Nurse Aids, Home Nurses, 24 hour Nurses in Shelby NC and Home Care Solutions in Shelby NC.

24-hour services are available at any time. If there is a problem, we will coordinate the appropriate action.
Simply call 704-419-8222
Visit our website, HelpingHandsNursingService.com
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What to Look For in a Quality Caregiver

10/16/2018

 
Hiring a caregiver to look after a loved one is something that should require careful thought. When conducting a search for nursing services, here are some necessary qualities to look for.

Empathy
This is much different than sympathy as caregivers who have empathy can...

Senior Care Indoor Winter Activities

9/18/2018

 
Winter weather could mean lots of time spent indoors, especially for senior citizens. Senior home care can still include some fun things to do during the winter months without having to leave the house. Here are some examples of ways that seniors can pass the time during the winter months.

Cooking
Certain foods can fill the air with pleasant aromas. Baking cookies or preparing homemade garlic bread provides a...

The Benefits of Social Media in Senior Care

8/19/2018

 
Social media has no age limit or requirement. Anyone of any age can enjoy all the benefits social media has to offer by utilizing Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and more. Helping Hands Nursing Service of Shelby shares how social media can benefit seniors in elderly care.

Reconnect with Old Friends
Facebook has become a way for friends to reconnect and to find out just how someone from your past is...

How Senior Care Can Help Reduce Hospital Visits

7/19/2018

 
Senior care not only provides a means of companionship, but it also has its share of health benefits. If your loved one has the company of a senior caregiver, there are numerous ways it can help reduce the chances of making a trip to the hospital. HelpingHandsNursingService.com can help you get the best senior care to fit your needs.

Maintaining Medication
Quite often, the quickest way to the emergency room for a senior is to...

The Benefits of Hiring a Caregiver

6/14/2018

 
There is a high demand for caregivers in the current economy as senior care does not have to be limited to a nursing home anymore. Caregivers can help seniors maintain their daily routines while also easing the burden of family members. Here’s a look at the benefits that come with hiring an at-home caregiver.

Companionship
Many seniors not only suffer from declining health, but a good deal of them also suffer from loneliness. That can lead to a feeling of isolation as family members go on with their daily lives. Home care can...

​How Caregivers Can Help Improve Senior’s Health

5/15/2018

 
It does not always take a doctor to prescribe a remedy for improved health. In fact, this does not require a medical solution. Here are some ways that an elderly caregiver can improve the health of a senior citizen.

Reduce Chance of Alzheimer’s 
It has been medically proven that...

The Anatomy of a Successful Caregiver

4/11/2018

 
Caregivers come into someone’s home and immediately play a major role. This can lead to many positive results for seniors as well as their family members. Here are some things to look for in a successful home caregiver. 

Communication of Expectations
Home nursing care can be a broad subject, so it is important for...

​How a Caretaker Can Make for Better Senior Living

3/7/2018

 
Hiring a senior care specialist is a way to provide seniors with a safer, more productive living arrangement. There are practices a senior care specialist can use to help elderly people maintain their health as well as keeping them from suffering any injuries within the home. Here’s a look at some of the ways a senior caretaker can make for better senior living. 

Exercise
A simple walk outside is a...

​Help Should Be Wanted After an Early Hospital Release

2/12/2018

 
When a patient is released early from a hospital stay, it is usually a positive occurrence. However, many families are often unprepared for this event and have no post-hospital plan in place. With the hustle and bustle of everyday life, coming up with a care plan is not always at the top of everyone’s to-do list.

That is okay. There is a solution that can solve this issue and that solution comes with hiring a professional nursing aid or elderly caregiver. Now, that does not mean you will need to...

What Senior Caregivers Should Know About Therapy for Their Clients

11/29/2017

 
Every senior caregiver is eventually going to encounter a client who is undergoing some form of therapy. It is important to know there are different kinds of therapy for seniors. Physical therapy and occupational therapy both serve different purposes and functions. Helping Hands Nursing Service Inc of NC shares some helpful hints for caregivers.

Physical therapy treats some type of physical injury. This form of therapy does not just deal with injuries that result from an accident or fall. Physical therapy also treats individuals who have...

How Home Nursing Aids Can Deal With Depression in Seniors

10/11/2017

 
Many seniors are not going to come right out and tell their home caregiver they are depressed, but there are warning signs that can identify depression. Here is a look at what to look out for and how to deal with seniors who are experiencing depression.

The Causes
Seniors who have recently suffered some sort of injury and those who are dealing with a chronic illness are prone to bouts of depression. The fact that illness or injury has affected a senior means that their independence has also been affected. This can be tough to contend with.

There are other causes of depression, such as...

Ways for Home Caregivers to Help Seniors Maintain Independence

9/29/2017

 
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Proper home care for an elderly person requires more than just the essentials of keeping them safe, nourished and busy. It should also strive to help seniors maintain their independence as that is an important part of the aging process. Here are some helpful ways to ensure that kind of independence.

Hygiene Assistance
Some seniors may neglect to maintain their hygiene because of the difficulty involved with the task. A home caregiver can assist with tasks like grooming and bathing will enable seniors to...

Home Care Offers a Variety of Options

8/15/2017

 
Home care for the elderly is not defined with one specific option. Living arrangements differ from one family to the next, although home nursing care is a solution that can help in all types of situations. Here is a look at some of the different home care options from Helping Hands Nursing Service Shelby NC that can work for you and your loved one.

Move in with Family
People of all ages are most comfortable in their own homes. Having a family member move in with a senior citizen is an excellent way to provide senior care, presuming there is adequate space. Seniors often...

Helping Hands Keeps on Helping the Community

7/17/2017

 

Helping Hands Nursing Service is more than a business that provides top quality senior care. That fact is evidenced by more than just a mission statement. The Helping Hands Nursing Service Shelby team continues to stay active in the community, promoting the kind of good will that has become synonymous with the company. 

One of the recent community outreach programs involved...

Ways to Make a Home More Senior Friendly

6/26/2017

 
Elderly care offered by a home care specialist can enhance the quality of life for you or a loved one. However, proper care is not just limited to hiring an elderly care Shelby specialist. Here is a look at some ways to make a home more senior friendly.

Bathrooms
The bathroom is a prime place for slip and falls. To ensure this does not happen, it is a good...

The Benefits of Social Media in Senior Care

4/28/2017

 
Social media has no age limit or requirement. Anyone of any age can enjoy all the benefits social media has to offer by utilizing Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and more. Helping Hands Nursing Service of Shelby shares how social media can benefit seniors in elderly care.
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Reconnect with Old Friends
Facebook has become a way for friends to reconnect and to find out just how someone from your past is doing. It is also relatively simple to operate and navigate. Seniors could find former...

The Benefits of Hiring a Caregiver

1/16/2017

 
There is a high demand for caregivers in the current economy as senior care does not have to be limited to a nursing home anymore. Caregivers can help seniors maintain their daily routines while also easing the burden of family members. Here’s a look at the benefits that come with hiring an at-home caregiver.
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How Caregivers Can Help Improve Senior’s Health

12/27/2016

 
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It does not always take a doctor to prescribe a remedy for improved health. In fact, this does not require a medical solution. Here are some ways that an elderly caregiver can improve the health of a senior citizen.

Reduce Chance of Alzheimer’s 
It has been medically proven that people who exercise on a regular basis have less of a chance of developing Alzheimer’s disease. This occurs because of more blood flow and it also serves as a brain stimulant. Caretakers can help seniors to exercise, even that includes just a walk around the block...


The Anatomy of a Successful Caregiver

11/29/2016

 
Caregivers come into someone’s home and immediately play a major role. This can lead to many positive results for seniors as well as their family members. Here are some things to look for in a successful home caregiver. 

Communication of Expectations

Home nursing care can be a broad subject, so it is important for caregivers to know exactly what is expected of them. If an older person has an accident, falls asleep, or refuses to eat, caretakers should know exactly how to respond. That does not come without communication and exploring any possible scenarios with the family.
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How a Caretaker Can Make for Better Senior Living

10/20/2016

 
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Hiring a senior care specialist is a way to provide seniors with a safer, more productive living arrangement. There are practices a senior care specialist can use to help elderly people maintain their health as well as keeping them from suffering any injuries within the home. Here’s a look at some of the ways a senior caretaker can make for better senior living.

Exercise
A simple walk outside is a great form of daily exercise. Seniors are more prone to take that walk when they have someone to accompany them. On rainy days, exercise can take place indoors as something as simple as stretching can work to improve a senior’s mobility and flexibility.


Help Should Be Wanted After an Early Hospital Release

9/28/2016

 
When a patient is released early from a hospital stay, it is usually a positive occurrence. However, many families are often unprepared for this event and have no post-hospital plan in place. With the hustle and bustle of everyday life, coming up with a care plan is not always at the top of everyone’s to-do list. That is okay. There is a solution that can solve this issue and that solution comes with hiring a professional nursing aid or elderly caregiver.

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Being a Caregiver Takes Its Toll on Families

8/31/2016

 
Being a caregiver can take its toll on families and loved ones. But those who are the recipients of home nursing care in Shelby NC are not the only ones that experience health issues. Family members who act as a senior caregiver can see their own health decline.

Multiple studies have shown that those who care for a family member or loved one, with an ailing physical condition, experience symptoms of their own. Those symptoms include anxiety, stress, depression and a low state of emotional well-being. Just as elderly and sick patients need support, so do caregivers.

The Difficulties of Taking Care of a Loved One

7/19/2016

 
Taking care of a loved one, who is getting older, can become quite stressful. There is a lot that goes into caring for an elderly family member, and it can quickly become an overwhelming task. Hiring a senior caregiver in Shelby NC can ease the burdens on families and here is a look at how it will help combat the following difficulties that come with taking care of a loved one.
Awareness
There are so many devices and services available to elderly citizens. There are home modifications that can make a home more senior friendly. This also comes in handy when there is some sort of handicap. However, many people are unaware of all these services and devices, but it is common knowledge among elderly caregivers.
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How Home Nursing Aids Can Deal With Depression in Seniors

6/24/2016

 
Many seniors are not going to come right out and tell their home caregiver they are depressed, but there are warning signs that can identify depression. Here is a look at what to look out for and how to deal with seniors who are experiencing depression.

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