If you are living with Parkinson’s, there are many steps you can take to help you live life to the fullest. Here are 20 tips from the University of Cincinnati Parkinson Support & Wellness on everyday living – many of these are also useful ideas for people living with other movement disorders, disabilities or mobility issues: Add railings to each…
Caring for family members with dementia can be challenging, but there are many ways you can reach out for practical help and emotional support. Cincinnati has many resources available for seniors with dementia, here are a few our local families may find helpful: The Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Cincinnati offers a number of support groups and educational programs in and…
At Assisting Hands of Cincinnati, we’re excited about everything we are learning about the different stages of dementia and Alzheimer’s. Two of our home care professionals are certified trainers in Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach® to Care, and they are in the process of training all our caregivers. By sharing what we are learning with our families, we hope to give…
A dementia diagnosis can be devastating news for the person living with the disease and their spouse and loved ones. All too quickly, the person everyone knew and loved seems to fade into the background. Personality changes are not uncommon, as the person living with dementia, especially in the early stages, has moments or even days of keen awareness of…
Does Vacation Seem Like an Impossible Dream? If you are looking forward to summer but afraid that taking a much-needed vacation will be impossible – Assisting Hands of Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky are here for you. Mental health experts agree that vacation time is important. When we have time to renew ourselves and recharge our emotional batteries, and can come…
Mildred’s Trip to the Hospital Imagine 80-year-old Mildred, who has been living in the same home for more than 50 years. Eight years ago, her husband passed, and she has since been living alone. Two of her three children live nearby, and she sees them about once a week. Last month, Mildred tripped on a cord in her living room…
Managing care for a parent or family member can be like bringing water to a slow boil – you may not notice how difficult it’s getting until you’re overwhelmed. If you’ve realized care has become more than you and your family can handle, it’s time to consider getting help. First, rest assured this doesn’t mean you have to move your…
We often find that people are unsure about what “home care” really means. Our Assisting Hands caregivers serving Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky areas, offer their services in any type of situation where they are needed, including aging-in-place support, in-home services for seniors living with relatives or friends, assisted living and senior communities, the transition from home to assisted living, and…
Congratulations to franchise owners Greg and Kim Kling, Assisting Hands Home Care serving Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, who were recently named by The Goering Center as one of Greater Cincinnati’s top family and private businesses. Out of 500 nominees, 75 semi-finalist businesses were selected. Then, on September 11th, six winning companies and 12 finalists were celebrated at the 19th annual…
