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By Greg Kling, 12:29 pm on April 19, 2019

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…

By Greg Kling, 4:37 pm on April 11, 2019

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…

By Greg Kling, 11:10 pm on April 3, 2019

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…

By Greg Kling, 9:42 pm on March 26, 2019

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…

By Greg Kling, 3:56 pm on March 19, 2019

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 cord in her living room…

By Greg Kling, 3:02 pm on March 12, 2019

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 you have to move your…

By Greg Kling, 7:12 pm on October 8, 2018

Congratulations to franchise owners Greg and Kim Kling serves, Assisting Hands Home Care Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, who were recently named by The Goering Center as one of Greater Cincinnati’s top family and private businesses. Out of 500 nominees, 75 semi-finalist businesses were selected. Then, on September 11th, six winning companies and 12 finalists were celebrated at the 19th annual…

By Greg Kling, 8:34 pm on March 3, 2017

We are incredibly proud of our dedicated team, whose hard work, expertise, and unwavering commitment make all the difference in our mission. Each member brings a unique set of skills and a deep sense of compassion that drives our success and enhances the quality of care we provide. Their professionalism, teamwork, and passion are truly inspiring and have a profound…

By Greg Kling, 2:38 am on February 12, 2017

Assisting Hands Home Care Cincinnati received today the distinguished Best of Home Care - Leader in Excellence Award from Home Care Pulse, the leading firm in quality assurance for home care. The Leader in Excellence Award is the highest recognition awarded by Home Care Pulses and is given to select home care businesses that consistently rank among the very highest…