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…
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…
June is National Safety Month – and the best place to start is right at home. It’s a time to assess safety risks in the home and learn how you can prevent accidents and injuries from occurring in the adults you love and help care for. Falls and Injuries In adults ages 65 and older, 1 in 3 falls each…
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…
In order to provide extra peace of mind for our clients and caregivers during the coronavirus pandemic, we have implemented a comprehensive program that provides extremely vital and responsive help during this ever-changing and delicate time in senior care. Our nurses and care managers are key to our team approach. Specifically, we offer: Professional Caregiver Training: We have reviewed (and…
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…
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…
A loss of independence is a fear many seniors have. When this fear is realized, there are several ways caregivers need to help. According to an AARP study, 57% of seniors over age 70 do not find it easy to live alone and need help with daily tasks. This loss of independence can take its toll on a senior’s psychological and physical well-being. Family…
Our primary love partnerships are the most significant in our lives. Marriage or committed partnership has proven to extend our health and longevity, for a variety of reasons: Ohio State University research psychologist Christopher Fagundes, PhD, notes that married couples are less likely to engage in risky behavior or substance abuse – and that just moving in together lowers these behaviors even more. …
