Table of Content1 Symptoms May Be Barely Noticeable at First2 Behavior May Change Over Time3 Daily Routines May Change (or Need to Be Altered)4 Quality of Life Is Often Affected5 Be Observant when Providing Care Dementia is often used as a general term for conditions associated with memory loss. Affecting more than six million Americans, …
Table of Content1 Boost Independence2 Remain Calm3 Don’t Lecture4 Simplify Eating Habits Caring for a senior loved one living with Alzheimer’s can be a strenuous job, but it may also allow you to build lasting memories and make life easier for your loved one. Regardless of the situation, you’ll need to remain patient, try your …
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Table of Content1 Assist with Night Wakings2 Provide Medication Reminders3 Prepare & Share Meals4 Plan Fun & Appropriate Activities5 Provide Transportation Assistance A home caregiver is often the best option for helping seniors continue living at home when they’re no longer able to do many essential tasks independently. In-home caregivers in Columbus help out with …
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Harsh weather can bring special challenges to seniors and their Caregivers in Columbus. Prepare yourself so you stay healthy and safe in severe winter conditions. By taking a little extra precaution, you can be prepared for whatever the winter weather may bring your way. Here are 6 winter safety tips for seniors and their caregivers: …
No matter what, how or who you celebrate the season with, we all cherish memories of special times with loved ones. We asked the Assisting Hands Home Care serving Columbus team to share their favorite memories of holidays past. Here are a few of their stories to share with you: Greg Kling, Owner, shared this …
When you are visiting your senior loved ones for the holidays, take a look around to make sure their environment is safe. For many seniors, illnesses and natural processes of aging can be threatening. Seniors living in their own homes face additional threats in the form of home hazards. Some medical conditions, like dementia, can …
In case of emergency, it’s essential for seniors and their loved ones to have a communication plan. According to FEMA, the most common reasons for evacuation are fires and floods, and older adults are 2.5 times more likely to die in fires than the general population. During the winter, power outages, especially those that involve …
Gratitude is a thankful appreciation for what an individual receives, whether tangible or intangible. In the process, people usually recognize that the source of that goodness lies at least partially outside themselves. As a result, gratitude also helps people connect to something larger than themselves as individuals – whether other people, nature, or a higher …
Table of Content1 Companionship2 Personal Care3 Safer Living4 Better nutrition5 Medication Management6 Transportation7 Light housekeeping One of the great joys of the holidays is reconnecting with family who may live far away. And, with the pandemic, many families have not seen each other physically in many months, making this holiday season even more special. But …
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Table of Content1 What Is Hospice?2 What Is Palliative Care?3 The Professional Caregiver’s Role4 Caregivers Enhance Quality of Life November is National Hospice and Palliative Care month. When a family member is in palliative care or hospice, the role of the family caregiver looks different. If you are the main family caregiver, one of the …
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