Only about 30% of people aged 65-74 are physically active. Exercise is essential for good health, but it can be risky if not performed properly. Use these exercises to encourage seniors to stay healthy. Without physical activity, seniors are at greater risk of health problems like heart disease. Their bones are more fragile and their …
Many adults find themselves sandwiched between children and/or teens who still need care – and aging parents who may be suffering from a myriad of health issues, from physical disabilities to Alzheimer’s or dementia care Columbus. Especially now, when the return to school is an added stress, and the heightened risk of COVID-19 to the …
Table of Content1 Help Your Senior Loved Ones Get the Care They Need2 How can you be an effective advocate for your loved one?3 Medication Management4 Questions for the Medical Team about Medications & Treatment5 Need Help? This summer, you may be spending some time with extended family, even if you’ve “gone virtual.” Have you …
What many of us most want to do right now is give our loved ones a big hug and sit down for some intimate heart-to-heart conversation. Unfortunately, that’s just not as possible these days, even if we live nearby. So, how should we communicate with our loved ones who might be sheltering in place or …
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 Columbus can be arranged for any amount of time from …
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 …
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Assisting Hands Home Care serving Columbus, 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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
