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Emmie Knox is a Licensed Master Social Worker and native Austinite. Emmie earned both her undergraduate and graduate degrees in social work from the University of Texas. She has an extensive background in medical social work and healthcare administration, particularly when it comes to the elderly population. She has worked in skilled nursing, assisted living, hospice care, and crisis intervention. In her spare time, Emmie enjoys volunteering with a local Girl Scout troop, cooking, reading, and relaxing in nature.

Grateful for our Caregivers!

November 24, 2020Emmie KnoxCaregiverscaregiver, grateful

Pie and PPE pick up at the office! We are so thankful for our team! Caregivers, come on by tomorrow and see us for your contactless pick-up 

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A Caregiving Team to be Thankful for!

November 22, 2020Emmie KnoxCaregiverscaregiving

Pies & PPE for our amazing caregiving team! ? We are so grateful for our amazing caregivers. . . . #thankful #homecareservices #seniorliving #care #smile #atx

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A Great Conversation About Aging In Place, Feat. Emmie Knox

October 30, 2020Emmie KnoxAging In Placeaging, aging in place, home care, seniors, video

In this video, our very own Emmie Knox talks about Aging In Place as part of the “Ask The Experts” series presented by Alzheimer’s Texas. Emmie provides a ton of great information during her presentation, and afterwards there is an interesting and useful Q&A with some of the viewers, who…

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Over 95% Of Seniors Prefer To “Age In Place” At Home

October 29, 2020Emmie KnoxAging In Place, Assisting Hands West Austin, Seniorsaging in place

Did you know that to “age in place” at home is the first/preferred option for over 95% of seniors? Recently, our very own Emmie Knox presented some great information about Aging In Place to the Alzheimer’s Texas organization. We will be linking to the video in another post, so stay…

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Happy 3 Year Anniversary, Carla!

October 21, 2020Emmie KnoxCommunity

Assisting Hands would like to wish Carla a Happy 3 years with the team! We want to acknowledge Carla and her 3 years of dedication to the Assisting Hands team…1 year as a caregiver and 2 full years in our office rocking and rolling with coordinating care in our office…

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Happy 4 Years with Assisting Hands, Destenie!

October 16, 2020Emmie KnoxAssisting Hands West Austinassisting hands, community

Congratulations, Destenie for 4 years with Assisting Hands! You’ve been an essential part of our team every step of the way! Fun fact- Destenie was the first employee hired back in 2016 when Assisting Hands opened in Austin. Thanks for all you do, Destenie! #fbf flashback Friday to our 2019…

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Assisting Hands – 4 Years of Serving the Greater Austin Area!

October 2, 2020Emmie KnoxAssisting Hands West Austin, Austin, Community

We are so excited to be celebrating 4 years serving the wonderful Austin community!!! Thanks to our amazing team and everyone for the support! Come by for a slice of cake to-go today until 4pm!  

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Top Myths About Senior Drivers Debunked! (Part II)

September 23, 2020Emmie KnoxDriving, Lifestyle, Seniorsdriving, lifestyle, seniors, transportation

Last week, we looked at a few of the prevalent — yet often mistaken — myths about senior drivers. In this article, we’re going to take a look at a couple more, and give you our take on it. The truth is, sometimes, as people’s faculties decline, they need to…

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Aging in Place Presentation – Alzheimer’s Texas Wednesday, 9/30 @ 2pm

September 21, 2020Emmie KnoxAlzheimers, Caregivers, Community, Home Safety and Senior Care Blogaging in place, Alzheimer’s

Join us next Wednesday, September 30th for a presentation through the Alzheimer’s Texas Talk Series! Emmie will be presenting on Aging in Place. Hope to *see* you all there!

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Top Myths About Senior Drivers Debunked! (Part I)

September 17, 2020Emmie KnoxDriving, Lifestyle, Seniorsaging, driving, lifestyle, seniors, transportation

In 2015, Bloomberg News ran an article talking about how healthy seniors in the United States have no intention of slowing down! Retirees are buying new cars at an unprecedented high rate, exploding the myth that they should leave the open road for younger, and supposedly safer, senior drivers.  There…

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