Amy's Helping Hands - Windsor & Essex County

04/20/2026

Spring in Windsor-Essex invites us back outside. Sidewalks reappear, the days get longer, and community calendars fill with walks, markets, and fitness classes. For older adults, this change of season is a welcome boost. It also brings a fresh set of safety details to plan for, from thawing sidewalks to temperature swings and new pollen in the air.

This guide shares practical ways to prevent...

Spring in Windsor-Essex invites us back outside. Sidewalks reappear, the days get longer, and community calendars fill with walks, markets, and fitness…

03/22/2026

Early spring can throw even the most settled household off balance. Daylight Saving Time shifts the clock, appointments pick up, and outdoor routines change as weather improves. For a person living with dementia, those disruptions can feel magnified. The good news: with a simple, steady plan, you can help each day feel safe, familiar, and meaningful.

This guide shares a practical...

Dementia at home: routines, safety, and meaningful daily activities that support dignity Early spring can throw even the most settled household off balance.…

02/20/2026

A hospital discharge can arrive quickly, especially in February when slips, falls, and respiratory illnesses are common. The shift from round-the-clock hospital monitoring to being at home can feel overwhelming. A clear plan eases that stress and helps you focus on rest, safety, and healing.

This step-by-step checklist is tailored for Windsor-Essex families. Use it to prepare the home, line up medications and meals, coordinate transportation, and decide whether you need 24-hour or overnight support during the first few days. You will also see where trained caregivers can make the return home safer and less stressful, with nurse care manager oversight and regular updates for families.....

A hospital discharge can arrive quickly, especially in February when slips, falls, and respiratory illnesses are common. The shift from round-the-clock…

01/25/2026

We are always happy to help VON Erie St. Clair. The Meals on Wheels, Adult Day Program and other programs VON provides are invaluable to the seniors in our community.

Thank you to Amy's Helping Hands - Windsor & Essex County for yourthoughtful donation to Meals on Wheels!

Because of partners like you, we’re able to deliver meals, comfort, and connection to seniors who need it most. 💙

11/20/2025

If you have noticed changes in a loved one’s memory, mood, or safety over the fall and early winter, you are not alone. Family visits, shorter daylight hours, and icy sidewalks can make risks more visible. This guide walks you through practical care pathways in Windsor and Essex County, what each setting offers, typical costs and funding in Ontario, and how in‑home support can help your loved one stay safe and engaged at home.

If you have noticed changes in a loved one’s memory, mood, or safety over the fall and early winter, you are not alone. Family visits, shorter daylight…

10/23/2025

As the days grow shorter, many of us look forward to that extra hour of sleep when we "fall back" from Daylight Saving Time. For most, it's a minor adjustment. But for seniors, particularly those receiving home care in Windsor and Essex County, this seemingly small shift can have a more significant impact on their health, well-being, and safety. At Amy's Helping Hands, we believe in supporting senior independence and family peace of mind by understanding and proactively addressing these transitions.

As the days grow shorter, many of us look forward to that extra hour of sleep when we "fall back" from Daylight Saving Time. For most, it's…

10/20/2025

As the days grow shorter and cooler, many older adults spend more time indoors. Routines shift, social plans pause, and feelings of loneliness can quietly increase. If you are noticing this in yourself or a loved one, you are not alone. Regular companionship, whether from family, friends, or a professional caregiver, can make each day feel brighter, safer, and more purposeful. Here is how connection supports wellbeing, and practical ways to bring more of it into daily life.

As the days grow shorter and cooler, many older adults spend more time indoors. Routines shift, social plans pause, and feelings of loneliness can quietly…

09/25/2025

Caring for an aging parent can feel like juggling a dozen priorities at once. You want your loved one to stay safe, comfortable, and engaged, and you want the reassurance that you are doing the right thing. If dementia or changing health needs are part of the picture, the stakes feel even higher. The good news is that personalized home care can help you maintain your loved one’s independence while giving your family practical support and real peace of mind.

Caring for an aging parent can feel like juggling a dozen priorities at once. You want your loved one to stay safe, comfortable, and engaged, and you…

09/22/2025

Keeping an aging parent safe at home starts with practical steps, clear routines, and support you can trust. Falls are a leading cause of injury for older adults in Canada, yet many are preventable with simple changes and the right backup in place. In this guide, you will find a straightforward plan to reduce fall risks, how medical alarms provide peace of mind, and when professional caregivers can make the difference between a close call and a crisis.

Keeping an aging parent safe at home starts with practical steps, clear routines, and support you can trust. Falls are a leading cause of injury for older…

07/28/2025

Caring for aging parents can be a profoundly rewarding experience, but it often brings moments of stress, uncertainty, and emotional exhaustion. You may…

06/09/2025

Life's journey is punctuated by moments of profound connection and love, but it also, inevitably, includes the experience of loss. When a loved one passes, the grief that follows can feel overwhelming, a landscape of raw emotions and...

Life's journey is punctuated by moments of profound connection and love, but it also, inevitably, includes the experience of loss. When a loved one…

05/20/2025

We’re proud to recognize and celebrate the dedicated staff and volunteers at VON who make a real difference -- providing essential care, comfort and connection to people in our community every day. We are proud of our partnership with the Adult Day Program in Windsor Ontario

Thank you, VON! Happy VON Week!