Changing environments can be particularly challenging for your loved ones, whether they’re transitioning to a new home, a care facility, or even adjusting to different living arrangements. This article from Assisting Hands Home Care Cincinnati explores the emotional and psychological impacts that such changes can have on individuals, especially those with existing health conditions or …
Preventing hospital re-admission for seniors is a critical aspect of ensuring their long-term health and well-being. This process involves a comprehensive approach to managing their health conditions and improving their quality of life. Effective strategies include implementing personalized care plans, which may involve regular follow-ups with healthcare providers, medication management, and tailored home care services.
One of the questions we get asked quite often is what to look for in a quality home care agency in Cincinnati. I tell them many things but some of the key top criteria would be the following. First, what’ the quality of their employees? Do their employees have experience, what’s the training program that they have …
Discussing when your parents should stop driving can be a sensitive and challenging conversation. This video provides guidance on approaching this topic with care and empathy. It covers key considerations for assessing driving safety, including physical and cognitive changes that may affect their ability to drive safely. The video also offers practical tips for initiating …
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This video provides essential advice on how to approach the delicate conversation with your parents about when it might be time for them to stop driving. It covers important factors to consider, such as changes in physical and cognitive abilities that can impact driving safety. The video offers practical tips for having this conversation with …
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This video offers comprehensive guidance on what to expect when hiring a caregiver for your mom or dad. It covers essential aspects of the hiring process, including how to assess a caregiver’s qualifications, understand your loved one’s specific needs, and establish clear expectations for care. The video also provides tips on maintaining effective communication with …
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This video provides valuable insights on what to expect when hiring a caregiver for your loved one. It delves into key topics such as assessing caregiver qualifications, understanding the specific needs of your family member, and setting clear expectations for care. The video also offers practical tips on effective communication with caregivers and monitoring care …
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 …
Getting older should never be a negative thing and with Assisting Hands it never will be. As we age there are things we’re simply not capable of doing anymore. The degree of this varies, and sometimes a helping hand every once in a while allows you to completely fend for yourself. That’s where we come …
Assisting Hands is a Home Care Agency that truly cares about you and your loved ones. Whether someone needs to be nursed back to full health after surgery with post surgical care, or just some help around their home like light housekeeping, Assisting Hands is there for you. Everyone has to cope with themselves and …
