Terri Robbins, owner of Assisting Hands Home Care in Houston, was a guest on the KSEV 700 AM Ask the Experts Show. The interview occurred near Mother’s Day, and Terri shared valuable information for family members and loved ones to consider when thinking about aging moms and dads. Watch this video to hear her answers to common questions regarding in-home…
According to A Secure Life, data updated in 2014 reflected more than 21 million medical visits each year as a result of an unintentional injury at home. For the elderly, falls at home are a huge risk. One in every three Americans 65-years and older suffers a fall per year. A Secure Life and The National Safety Council list tips…
Just like the rest of our bodies, our brains change as we age. Most of us notice some slowed thinking and occasional memory problems. However, serious memory loss, confusion and other major changes in the way our minds work are not a normal part of aging. They may be a sign that brain cells are failing. To do their work,…
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month. Did you know there are approximately 1.5 million Americans living with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) and nearly 60,000 new diagnoses each year? The disease usually affects people between the ages of 50-65, but 15% of those diagnosed are under the age of 50. PD occurs when there is a decrease in the production of dopamine. Dopamine…
March is MS Awareness Month By: Terri Robbins According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, there are approximately 2.5 million people worldwide affected with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Roughly 400,000 of those are in the United States, and as a result, there is a growing amount of MS awareness. The onset of MS generally occurs between the ages of 20-50 and…
Today Assisting Hands Home Care Houston announced it will host a booth at the Franchise Expo South in Houston, offering information about opportunities to potential franchisees. The Houston-area franchise owner, Terri Robbins, and the corporate franchise sales director, Dianne Wright, will offer information about Assisting Hands’ model of in-home care services in booth 773 at the NRG Convention Center February…
Holiday Visits Are a Good Time to Improve Safety for Seniors with Fall Prevention Strategies As we enter the holiday season, many of us will have the opportunity to visit elderly loved ones we may not get to see throughout the rest of the year. It’s a great opportunity to check seniors’ homes for fall prevention to help protect them…
Natural disasters are one of humans’ oldest enemies, and despite the technological advances over the centuries, they still remain largely out of our control. They frighten us while they intrigue us. Earlier this fall, the Houston Museum of Natural History hosted an entire exhibit entitled “Nature Unleashed: Inside Natural Disasters” devoted to a “behind the scenes” look these catastrophes. The…
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and nationwide various groups demonstrate their support of those currently facing or experiencing remission from breast cancer. Female NASCAR racer Danica Patrick is showing her support this year by driving a pink car.. It is a friendly reminder to both men and women about the importance of breast health. Approximately 200,000 women and…
Across the nation, advocates for a cure to Alzheimer’s Disease have organized several events to raise funds towards finding a cure in celebration of World Alzheimer’s Day. Find more information by creating an internet search with these key words “Alzheimer’s, September 21, 2014, Your City, State.” Everyone has a reason to end Alzheimer’s, which is the sixth-leading cause of death…
