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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.

Top Questions To Ask Your Doctor At Your Next Visit – Part II

August 31, 2020Emmie KnoxCare Planning, Health, Medical, Medications, wellnessannual checkup, checkup, doctor, doctor visit, health, medical, medicine, wellness

Last week we looked at five key questions to ask your doctor at your next visit, and this week we’re going to look at another five.  Remember, going to the doctor regularly is a very important ingredient of staying healthy. If it’s at all possible, we recommend you schedule a visit…

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Top Questions To Ask Your Doctor At Your Next Visit – Part I

August 26, 2020Emmie KnoxHealth, Medical, Medications, wellnessantibiotics, caregiver, doctor, doctor visit, health, medical, medicine, wellness

Regular doctor visits are crucial for staying healthy. If possible, schedule a visit with a doctor who knows your medical history and can monitor and tailor your health needs. Over time, the doctor will know more and more about you and your lifestyle, and your regular visits won’t feel as…

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What To Look For When Hiring A Home Care Worker

August 20, 2020Emmie KnoxAssisting Hands West Austin, Care Planning, Caregiversagency, caregiver, caregivers, certified nursing aides, CNAs, HHA, home aides, home care, home care services, home health aides, RNs

Are you familiar with this scenario? Your mom has experienced a small stroke. She has been in the hospital and is finally able to return home but she needs speech therapy, physical therapy, and help getting around the house. She shouldn’t be home alone for the next few weeks.  Or…

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The Big Reasons Why Everyone Needs An Annual Checkup

July 24, 2020Emmie KnoxMedical, Medications, wellnessannual checkup, checkup, doctor, health, medical, medication, wellness

No one likes to take time to visit the doctor — especially if you aren’t sick! But really think about it: have you missed your annual checkup or are you avoiding taking your loved one to their annual checkup? Why take yourself or your loved one if you are in…

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Happy Birthday, Louis!

July 17, 2020Emmie KnoxAssisting Hands West AustinAssisting Hands Team

We want to wish a very happy birthday to Assisting Hands West Austin owner & office manager (and #1 Dad) Louis! We hope his day is filled with joy. If you talk to Louis soon, send some warm wishes his way! Here he is pictured with son, Knox. Photo by @capturedaustin

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In the News: 103 Year Old Man Breaks Guinness World Record

July 16, 2020Emmie KnoxNews, SeniorsHobbies, In The News, seniors

Wow! Read this incredible story about Al Blaschke, a 103-year-old man who broke the Guinnes record for the world’s oldest tandem skydive. His first time skydiving was back in 2017, for his 100th birthday! Pretty inspiring!   https://abcnews.go.com/US/103-year-man-breaks-guinness-record-worlds-oldest/story?id=71601974

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The Benefits of Yoga – From A Chair!

June 30, 2020Emmie KnoxExercise, wellnessactivities, elderly, Exercise, Exercise Program for Seniors, fitness, health, Hobbies, Senior Care, seniors, stretching, Yoga

There’s no question that yoga does great things for people, including promoting overall general health and wellness, relieving body pain, and improving mental function. And what we at Assisting Hands Home Care really love are the benefits of yoga, such as that it’s low-impact for the body – you can…

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Caregiver Respite Program

May 29, 2020Emmie KnoxCaregiversaging, austin, care planning, caregiver, caregiver respite, community, disability, resource, respite

Austin’s own Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities Resource Center offers a wonderful respite program for unpaid family caregivers. Everyone deserves a break, and we hear it all the time: “You have to take care of yourself, too.” Well, we want family caregivers to take care of themselves, so see…

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Thank You Oak Hill United Methodist Church for the Homemade Face Masks!

May 29, 2020Emmie KnoxCaregivers, Community, Community Service, Health, team, wellnesscaregiver, community, face mask, masks, protect, safety

Thank you Oak Hill United Methodist Church for the beautiful masks made with love! These will go out to our caregivers and office staff and we are so grateful for the thoughtful donation during this difficult time. What a kind gesture and thoughtful words from our neighbors at Oak Hill United…

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We’re All in This Together!

May 27, 2020Emmie KnoxCommunitycaregiver, CDC guidelines, community, coronavirus, covid, health, infection control, mental health, social isolation, wellness

We are all in this together! Assisting Hands Home Care in West Austin is here to help with individualized services while using the most up to date CDC guidelines on infection control. Contact us today to learn how our experienced, compassionate senior caregivers can help during this difficult time. Call…

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