Look for the Trend Changes in an older adult’s ability to manage everyday life often happen gradually. Multiple changes across everyday routines may indicate that additional support is worth exploring. Instead of asking how your loved one is doing, try asking how they’re doing compared to 6 months ago. Download…
Great Days Begin With Personalized Support A great day looks different for everyone. We often focus on what a person needs. But an equally important consideration is: What would help this person have a great day? Download our free printable guide on how to have a meaningful, comfortable, and joyful…
When Dementia Doesn’t Sleep Through the Night Nighttime wakefulness is common in people living with dementia, and it can turn one person’s sleep problem into two people’s care problem. A person may wake repeatedly, become restless or confused, wander, or sleep more during the day. Download our free printable guide…
Ten years of caring for older adults and families in the Austin community is a milestone worth celebrating. But at Assisting Hands West Austin, we wanted our 10th anniversary to be about more than just looking back. We wanted to use this occasion as an opportunity to give back to…
Move More, Age Better Every October, we recognize National Physical Therapy Month, a reminder of the importance of movement in maintaining independence. But research shows that many seniors struggle to keep up with exercise once they leave the clinic. Download our free printable guide on staying active when physical therapy…
In October 2016, Emmie Knox and her husband, Louis LeSassier, opened Assisting Hands West Austin with a simple but meaningful goal: to help older adults and families get the personalized support they need to age in place safely and comfortably at home. That goal continues to guide everything we do….
Is Your World Becoming Smaller? Loss of independence doesn’t always begin outside the home. Often, it begins inside the home, one room at a time. Many older adults slowly start avoiding certain parts of the house because those spaces have become physically difficult, uncomfortable, or intimidating. Download our free printable…
Over the years, it’s natural for a home to accumulate belongings. Furniture, clothing, keepsakes, kitchen gadgets, paperwork, and other items can slowly fill closets, cabinets, and rooms. For older adults who have lived in the same home for decades, those belongings may represent a lifetime of memories. However, as your…
Getting Dressed Shouldn’t Be This Hard Today’s adaptive and comfort-focused clothing offers attractive options that are easier to put on, easier to care for, and designed to help older adults remain independent longer. Download this free printable guide on easy clothing options for older adults. Contact Assisting Hands West Austin…
Protecting Oral Health in People Living with Dementia People living with dementia are significantly more likely to experience untreated dental disease because cognitive changes often interfere with daily oral hygiene and the ability to recognize or communicate pain. Download our free printable guide about oral health in people living with…
