Assisting Hands – Dana Point

Empowering Seniors, Their Families and Caregivers with Knowledge, so They Can Confidently Navigate the Aging Journey

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Empowering Seniors, Their Families and Caregivers with Knowledge, so They Can Confidently Navigate the Aging Journey

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Active, Healthy Aging: Fitness, Nutrition, and Social Wellness

Inspires seniors to take simple, enjoyable steps toward maintaining strength, vitality, and independence. Attendees will learn practical ways to stay active through gentle exercise, make smarter nutrition choices to boost energy and prevent illness, and engage socially to support emotional well-being. This upbeat and interactive session—featuring movement demonstrations and wellness tips—shows that healthy aging is not about perfection, but about staying connected, capable, and confident at every stage of life.

04/21/2026 

1 – 3 pm PT

Sea Country Senior &
Community Center 24602 Aliso Creek Road Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

Embracing Technology: Digital Skills for Seniors

Helps older adults build confidence using smartphones, tablets, and online tools to stay informed, independent, and connected. Attendees will learn practical skills for video calling, photos, apps, and online safety—plus how to recognize scams and protect personal information. This lively, hands-on session is perfect for seniors eager to keep up with today’s digital world and discover how technology can make daily life easier and more enjoyable.

04/28/2026

1 – 3 pm PT

Dorothy Visser Senior Center 117 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente, CA 92672

Supporting Aging at Home

Ideal for seniors, family caregivers, and anyone planning for long-term independence. Attendees will learn how to make “aging in place” a safe and realistic option by understanding home safety, recognizing when additional help is needed, exploring care and financial resources, and building a supportive care team. This empowering session provides the knowledge and tools to make confident, informed decisions that promote safety, dignity, and quality of life at home.

05/01/ 2026

10:00 – 11:30 am PT

City of Irvine – Rancho Senior Center, 3 Ethel Coplen Way, Irvine, CA 92612

Talking Family Care: Planning and Caregiver Well-Being

Is designed for seniors, adult children, and anyone involved in caregiving who wants to strengthen communication and plan ahead with confidence. Attendees will learn how to start meaningful family conversations about future care preferences, legal and financial planning, and strategies for reducing caregiver stress and burnout. This thoughtful and interactive session provides practical tools, emotional support, and community resources to help families prepare together and protect everyone’s well-being.

06/09/2026

1:00 – 03:00 pm PT

Sea Country Senior & Community Center 24602 Aliso Creek Road Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

Talking Family Care: Planning and Caregiver Well-Being

Is designed for seniors, adult children, and anyone involved in caregiving who wants to strengthen communication and plan ahead with confidence. Attendees will learn how to start meaningful family conversations about future care preferences, legal and financial planning, and strategies for reducing caregiver stress and burnout. This thoughtful and interactive session provides practical tools, emotional support, and community resources to help families prepare together and protect everyone’s well-being.

07/28/2026

10:00 – 11:30 am PT

City of Irvine – Lakeview Senior Center, 20 Lake Rd, Irvine, CA 92604

Supporting Aging at Home

Ideal for seniors, family caregivers, and anyone planning for long-term independence. Attendees will learn how to make “aging in place” a safe and realistic option by understanding home safety, recognizing when additional help is needed, exploring care and financial resources, and building a supportive care team. This empowering session provides the knowledge and tools to make confident, informed decisions that promote safety, dignity, and quality of life at home.

05/13/2027

9:30 – 10:30 am PT

The Clubhouse – City of Lake Forest 100 Civic Center Drive, Lake Forest, CA 92630

UPCOMING EVENTS

Topic

Active, Healthy Aging: Fitness, Nutrition, and Social Wellness

Details

Inspires seniors to take simple, enjoyable steps toward maintaining strength, vitality, and independence. Attendees will learn practical ways to stay active through gentle exercise, make smarter nutrition choices to boost energy and prevent illness, and engage socially to support emotional well-being. This upbeat and interactive session—featuring movement demonstrations and wellness tips—shows that healthy aging is not about perfection, but about staying connected, capable, and confident at every stage of life.

Date

04/21/2026 

1 – 3 pm PT

Location

Sea Country Senior &
Community Center 24602 Aliso Creek Road Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

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Topic

Embracing Technology: Digital Skills for Seniors

Details

Helps older adults build confidence using smartphones, tablets, and online tools to stay informed, independent, and connected. Attendees will learn practical skills for video calling, photos, apps, and online safety—plus how to recognize scams and protect personal information. This lively, hands-on session is perfect for seniors eager to keep up with today’s digital world and discover how technology can make daily life easier and more enjoyable.

Date

04/28/2026

1 – 3 pm PT

Location

Dorothy Visser Senior Center 117 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente, CA 92672

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MEET RUTH JOHNSON

Ruth Johnson - 2

Assisting Hands Dana Point

Ruth Johnson is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in the home care industry, currently serving as the Owner and President of Assisting Hands Home Care in Dana Point, California. With a strong commitment to enhancing the quality of life for seniors and their families, Ruth leads a dedicated team that provides compassionate, high-quality home care services.

She is passionate about empowering seniors through education and support, ensuring they have access to essential resources as they navigate the complexities of aging. Ruth’s approach is characterized by a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by seniors, and she collaborates closely with families to create personalized care plans.

Through her work, Ruth Johnson demonstrates an unwavering dedication to improving the lives of seniors, making her a valuable asset to the communities she serves in South Orange County and the home care industry as a whole.

Topic

Supporting Aging at Home

Details

Ideal for seniors, family caregivers, and anyone planning for long-term independence. Attendees will learn how to make “aging in place” a safe and realistic option by understanding home safety, recognizing when additional help is needed, exploring care and financial resources, and building a supportive care team. This empowering session provides the knowledge and tools to make confident, informed decisions that promote safety, dignity, and quality of life at home.

Date

05/01/2026 

10:00 – 11:30 am PT

Location

City of Irvine – Rancho Senior Center, 3 Ethel Coplen Way, Irvine, CA 92612

More Information

Topic

Talking Family Care: Planning and Caregiver Well-Being

Details

Is designed for seniors, adult children, and anyone involved in caregiving who wants to strengthen communication and plan ahead with confidence. Attendees will learn how to start meaningful family conversations about future care preferences, legal and financial planning, and strategies for reducing caregiver stress and burnout. This thoughtful and interactive session provides practical tools, emotional support, and community resources to help families prepare together and protect everyone’s well-being.

Date

06/09/2026

1:00 – 03:00 pm PT

Location

Sea Country Senior & Community Center 24602 Aliso Creek Road Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

More Information

Topic

Talking Family Care: Planning and Caregiver Well-Being

Details

Is designed for seniors, adult children, and anyone involved in caregiving who wants to strengthen communication and plan ahead with confidence. Attendees will learn how to start meaningful family conversations about future care preferences, legal and financial planning, and strategies for reducing caregiver stress and burnout. This thoughtful and interactive session provides practical tools, emotional support, and community resources to help families prepare together and protect everyone’s well-being.

Date

07/28/2026

10:00 – 11:30 am PT

Location

Lakeview Senior Center, 20 Lake Rd, Irvine, CA 92604

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Topic

Supporting Aging at Home

Details

Ideal for seniors, family caregivers, and anyone planning for long-term independence. Attendees will learn how to make “aging in place” a safe and realistic option by understanding home safety, recognizing when additional help is needed, exploring care and financial resources, and building a supportive care team. This empowering session provides the knowledge and tools to make confident, informed decisions that promote safety, dignity, and quality of life at home.

Date

05/03/2027

9:30 – 10:30 am PT

Location

The Clubhouse – City of Lake Forest 100 Civic Center Drive, Lake Forest, CA 92630

More Information

MEET RUTH JOHNSON

Ruth Johnson - 2

Assisting Hands Dana Point

Ruth Johnson is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in the home care industry, currently serving as the Owner and President of Assisting Hands Home Care in Dana Point, California. With a strong commitment to enhancing the quality of life for seniors and their families, Ruth leads a dedicated team that provides compassionate, high-quality home care services.

 

She is passionate about empowering seniors through education and support, ensuring they have access to essential resources as they navigate the complexities of aging. Ruth’s approach is characterized by a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by seniors, and she collaborates closely with families to create personalized care plans.

 

Through her work, Ruth Johnson demonstrates an unwavering dedication to improving the lives of seniors, making her a valuable asset to the communities she serves in South Orange County and the home care industry as a whole.

Five Star

I’ll be able to refer my clients or callers who aren’t ready for senior placement, who can benefit from home care in the interim, or those who are looking for a recommendation or options.

Great presentation, was very thorough!
Love the statistics, they put things into perspective, great visuals, eye opening.

– Christie, Senior Care Advisor

Five Star

Great information on risks to seniors, how to mitigate those risks and how caregiving by Assisting Hands can help.

Great presentation, a huge amount of knowledge and valuable information.

– David

Five Star

Ruth really gave clear and concise information and details about the entire process.
I learned about a lot of things I didn’t know.
I especially like the amount of detail and statistics that she provided.

She was easy to listen to and delivered the message in a professional and friendly way!

– Nancy

Five Star

I thought the presentation was very well thought out and insightful.
I learned a lot about the differences that affect men and women when it comes to certain diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Dementia. It was also very eye opening to see and hear the statistics for who is more likely to suffer from strokes between men and women.

Ruth went above and beyond!
I could listen to her speak all day.

– Kyle