Respite care provides a temporary break for family caregivers. No matter how much you love the person you are caring for, caregiving is hard and can drain your personal and emotional resources. It is important to take time for yourself when you can. Respite care can be arranged for any amount of time from a few hours a week to…
If you are caring for someone with dementia, it can be challenging to keep them occupied. As dementia educator Teepa Snow points out in this video, it is critically important to find activities that have meaning. Everyone, including those living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias, wants to feel useful and important. Our professional caregivers are trained in Teepa Snow’s Positive…
June is Men’s Health Month. While aging affects everyone different, some issues affect men more than women. Senior men should be aware of these 10 heatlh problems in order to prevent and manage health risks. Liver Disease – Cirrhosis, alcoholic liver disease, and hepatitis B are all risks for senior men. Cardiovascular Disease – One in three men has a…
Respite care provides a temporary break for family caregivers. No matter how much you love the person you are caring for, caregiving is hard and can drain your personal and emotional resources. It is important to take time for yourself when you can. Respite care can be arranged for any amount of time from a few hours a week to…
If you are struggling to cope with the sometimes baffling behaviors of loved ones living with Alzheimer’s and other brain diseases, you are not alone! In this video, Teepa Snow describes how you can tackle these challenging behaviors in a way that honors your loved one while making your day move along a little more smoothly. At Assisting Hands serving…
The current coronavirus pandemic health crisis has upended many people’s plans and created uncertainty, especially for seniors who were evaluating alternative living arrangements, including outside of their long-time home, because they needed more assistance. The added concerns about infection has added further anxiety to this decision. For many seniors who are most susceptible to COVID-19, staying home is a very…
Disreputable, even criminal, opportunists are always ready to capitalize on any challenging situation. When people are worried, fearful, looking for answers, there is always someone ready to pounce and make a profit off their anxiety. Here are some current coronavirus and COVID-19 scams the Federal Trade Commission is warning people to avoid: Coronavirus stimulus payment scam: The IRS WILL NOT contact you by phone, email,…
Click here to read about our Team Approach to COVID-19 Precautions April 7, 2020 To our Assisting Hands serving Columbus, OH clients and families From Greg & Kim Kling, Owners We pray that you and your families are doing well during this unique time. Our clients and caregivers are navigating this new environment with flexibility and grace, and we continue to work…
Click here to view Coronavirus Resources. Dear Clients, Prospective Clients and Caregivers: UPDATE: Home Care is an Essential Service, March 22, 2020 On March 22, Ohio announced a “Stay-at-Home” order. You may be questioning what this means for your care. Fortunately, Home Care is exempt from this order, so there will be no disruption, but we also know the situation is evolving…
Offering real support and care to seniors is a challenge for many families. For those living far away from senior loved ones – or unable to visit due to current circumstances – the challenge is even greater. As families spread out around the country and globe, seniors often rely on the support of loved ones who live far away. Long-distance…
