Getting older is constant. With every second we get older, and at a certain threshold, it begins to affect our bodies more and more. At times we can feel uncomfortable, and unable to perform tasks that we used to. At Assisting Hands we know that this can be frustrating, and we want our clients to …
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 Columbus is 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 …
Scott’s job takes him around the country on business trips, and he is a single dad of two college-age sons. His mom has always helped out with the boys—but now, she has experienced a serious stroke, and requires to care for herself. Scott wants to provide care for the woman who has cared for him …
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June is Men’s Health Month, and leading up to Father’s Day we celebrate Men’s Health Week. This is a special awareness period first recognized by Congress in 1994 and celebrated around the world. The goal is to educate men, boys, and their families and friends about preventable health problems and to encourage them to be …
How Respite Care Helps Families to Manage Caretaking Responsibilities According to recent reports by the AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) over 65 million Americans, or about 29% of the total U.S. population, find themselves providing care for disabled, chronically ill, or elderly friends and family members each year. On average family caregivers …
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 …
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Do you own your possessions, or do your possessions own you? As we grow older, many of us must make decisions about what to do with a lifetime of belongings. In more extreme cases, families find themselves dealing with hoarding, a disorder which becomes more common as people grow older. Collecting or Hoarding? What’s the …
When it comes to awareness about salt consumption, most of us know that consuming too much salt (sodium) can hurt our health. But does this automatically lead to us consuming a safe amount of salt? In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 90 percent of Americans eat too much salt. …
In the two years since retirement, Regina has gained 15 pounds. When her doctor cautioned her about the weight gain at her last checkup, Regina said, “I don’t understand how I’ve gained so much! Now that I’m not sitting at a desk all day, I get out more and am more active. I must have …
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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 …
