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 hardest, and make choices that benefit your loved one’s mental and physical wellbeing. Below are tips that…
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 daily needs, both during the day and overnight. Home caregivers handle these important responsibilities while also serving as supportive people seniors can turn to anytime they have…
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: Prep the Home for Power…
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 special memory of Christmas with…
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 make these hazards even more…
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 loss of heat, can be…
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 power. Gratitude has the power…
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 sometimes when adult children visit their elderly loved ones after several months apart, they find they are no longer as…
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 key factors is getting and staying organized. Start a notebook where you can keep important phone numbers, medications, and notes about the patient. Utilize…
November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. It’s also a time when families get together after not seeing one another for a long time. Adult children may arrive home for the holidays and wonder if their aging parent is starting to show signs of Alzheimer’s or other dementias. Only a doctor can effectively diagnose which stage a person may be experiencing, but…
