It’s tax time again, even with a one-month extension this year, finances are top-of-mind for many of us. While your own finances may not be a favorite topic, it’s often even more uncomfortable to ask your parents, grandparents, or other senior loved ones about their finances. However, it is something that almost everyone must address with their elders. And, quite…
World Alzheimer’s Day happens every year in September (9/21/20 this year), a time to spread awareness about Alzheimer’s and other dementias. It’s also an important time to share important information about what we’re constantly learning about dementia care. Assisting Hands Home Care serving Cincinnati, OH places great importance on dementia care. We have two certified Positive Approach to Care trainers…
Caring for someone living with dementia can provide special challenges. Follow these tips to help you when taking care of an older adult with dementia. Dementia is a general term for loss of memory, thinking, and reasoning skills that are severe enough to interfere with daily life. A person affected by Dementia may have problems with language, memory, behavior, and…
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…
Assisting Hands Home Care serving Cincinnati, OH is proud of our record of serving clients with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. We have embraced dementia educator Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care (PAC). Our staff includes Jessica Poirier, a Nurse Care Manager and PAC Certified trainer, and our Regional Director Kate Race, soon to be a PAC Certified trainer with 14…
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…
Like any part of the body, the brain changes over time. Seniors can protect their brain health both physically and mentally. Since the brain wears with age, it’s normal for seniors to have small memory lapses. However, more significant brain issues can also develop – read more about the 10 warning signs of dementia. That’s why it is important for seniors to protect…
Caring for someone with brain disease like Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia can provide special challenges. One of the most difficult can be handling your loved one’s anger, confusion, and agitation. These are emotions we all have, but those with brain disease may lack vital centers that help regulate them. Remember too that these emotions are driven largely by…
During the holidays, family members gather from near and far to celebrate the season. For many families, this may be the only time everyone gets together during the year. It may also be the time when they begin noticing subtle changes in older loved ones that might not have been apparent the year before. What to Look For: 10 Warning…
Delirium, depression, and dementia are conditions faced by many older adults. None are a part of normal aging, and all are different. However, it can be difficult to distinguish between them, as the symptoms are similar. And, a person may have more than one of these conditions at the same time. Alert your doctor if you or someone you know…
