June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. As we grow older, we may notice ourselves getting more forgetful. We forget where we put the car keys, can’t quite find the words we want to say, or can’t recall someone’s name. These episodes can be scary - “Am I developing Alzheimer’s or some sort of dementia?” The good news is that…
Don’t look now... but summer is here! Memorial Day Weekend is just a couple days away, the last day for most schools happens over the next couple of weeks, and vacation season is upon us. Vacations can be a fun, joyous time for the family to relax and make new memories together, but it can be a stressful time, too.…
If a loved one has recently suffered a stroke, you may have a lot of questions about their recovery – what might rehabilitation entail, and how much function will they recover. A lot depends on how quickly they received medical help after the stroke, and how extensive the damage was to their system. The medical care and therapy plan will…
Mother’s Day is right around the corner! Are you wondering what to get your mom on her special day – and not sure how to get something she will still enjoy and appreciate? Check out these suggestions: 1) Kindle – Especially if there are teen grandchildren around, this can be a great way to get them engaged with grandma. They…
If you are living with PD, you know the importance of having an experienced neurologist and medical team you trust. You also know how important it is to be pro-active in your own health care, which can sometimes be complicated. Here are 15 tips from the University of Cincinnati Parkinson Support & Wellness on simplifying medication management and getting the…
If you are living with Parkinson’s, there are many steps you can take to help you live life to the fullest. Here are 20 tips from the University of Cincinnati Parkinson Support & Wellness on everyday living – many of these are also useful ideas for people living with other movement disorders, disabilities or mobility issues: Add railings to each…
Caring for family members with dementia can be challenging, but there are many ways you can reach out for practical help and emotional support. Cincinnati has many resources available for seniors with dementia, here are a few our local families may find helpful: The Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Cincinnati offers a number of support groups and educational programs in and…
At Assisting Hands of Cincinnati, we’re excited about everything we are learning about the different stages of dementia and Alzheimer’s. Two of our home care professionals are certified trainers in Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach® to Care, and they are in the process of training all our caregivers. By sharing what we are learning with our families, we hope to give…
A dementia diagnosis can be devastating news for the person living with the disease and their spouse and loved ones. All too quickly, the person everyone knew and loved seems to fade into the background. Personality changes are not uncommon, as the person living with dementia, especially in the early stages, has moments or even days of keen awareness of…
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 Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky are 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 can come…
