February is American Heart Month, and we here at Assisting Hands Home Care in West Austin are taking some time to think hard about heart health. One of the most crucial aspects of how smoking damages your heart–or, should we say, quitting smoking. If you haven’t done it yet, now…
February is American Heart Month, and here are a few great resources from the CDC. The sad truth is, heart disease is one the most lethal conditions in the United States, and is responsible for nearly 600,000 deaths each year. We here at Assisting Hands Home Health Care in West…
We are very excited to congratulate Madison Darnell, LMSW on 3 years with us at Assisting Hands AND on her new promotion to Administrator! Congratulations, Madison! . . . #congrats #hookem #administrator #seniorcare #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #promotion
Depression represents one of the most prevalent mental health disorders in the US and can affect adults of any age. In fact, over 34 million Americans aged 65 or over currently have some form of depression, often triggered by factors such as social isolation or the effects of long-term physical…
The past two years have been, shall we say, crazy. But now it’s 2022, and we at Assisting Hands West Austin would like to celebrate the new year with some wellness tips that go beyond eating healthy and exercising. Yes, those are very important, but in this article, we’re going…
Nursing is one of the most demanding fields of work someone can pursue, and all health-related caregiving is difficult at times. In addition to maintaining a sharpened professional skill set and providing multiple patients with undivided compassion and attention, the job is one that often-times can be difficult to leave…
Even without COVID, this time of year, it always seems like everyone is coming down with some sort of something. Whether you work in an office, have kids at school, or travel frequently, you are probably regularly exposed to some cold and flu germs. It’s important to know how to…
The holiday season is a time of joy, cherishing your family and friends, and eating good food. Unfortunately, it can be a time of loneliness for many seniors in Austin. Sometimes we create unrealistic societal expectations that everyone should be happy irrespective of their situation, but that is not always…
If you’ve been tasked with cooking Thanksgiving dinner this year, you may be wondering what to offer the older members of your family. Many seniors have health needs that render salty, carbohydrate-heavy, and fatty foods off-limits. Did you know that one in four older American adults has poor nutrition, putting them…
Winter is here, but that doesn’t mean you should lock yourself up. In fact, during the winter you should take even more time to prioritize health and wellness. Indeed, there are many light indoor and outdoor activities that seniors can enjoy, and here are just a couple of exercises for…
