We here at Assisting Hands Home Care in West Austin are always on the lookout for good news and helpful information for our seniors and caregivers. Here is an interesting read from BBC about how flashing lights may be able to treat Alzheimer’s disease. Stay safe and well! (https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20200519-alzheimers-can-flashing-lights-provide-a-new-treatment)
Austin Public Library has compiled books geared towards Older Adults Month! Take a look! ? https://austin.bibliocommons.com/…/sha…/467421987/1642317209
Thank you, nursing professionals of Austin! We want to share a big thank you to all of the nurses out there working so hard to provide care to those who need it. Happy Nurses Week and we greatly appreciate you! ️️ . #healthcareheroesatx . #nursesrule . #nursesweek . #nursestrong ….
December is typically considered the happiest time of the year with holiday fever seemingly everywhere. Turn on the television, go online, or visit any store in the neighborhood, and you will find yourself bombarded with images of joyful people surrounded by festive holiday decorations and loving family and friends. High…
Welcome to the Assisting Hands family, baby! Assisting Hands Owners Emmie and Louis had their baby on Tuesday, October 16. John Knox LeSassier goes by “Knox” and is a very alert and curious little baby. Knox weighed 6 lbs 13 oz and is happy, healthy, and at home with Mom…
Hello! Emmie, here. My husband Louis and I own Assisting Hands West Austin and are involved in the day to day operations along with our team. I wanted to take a moment to brag on the amazing team we have. Not only are they compassionate and caring with their clients,…
GOT BOOKS? Do you ever find your bookshelves in need of a good purge? Avid readers have to periodically find new homes for many of the books they own in order to make room for new ones. While you can always sell your books at used book stores around town,…
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month Alzheimer’s Disease is the 6th leading cause of death in the United States. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, deaths from this disease have increased by a staggering 123% in since the year 2000. Costs associated with Alzheimer’s approach $277 billion per…
Heat Safety June is that time of year when we all start talking about the heat and speculating whether this summer is going to hotter than the last one. The summer heat can be more than just bothersome. It can be downright dangerous. According to the Red Cross,…
Older Americans Month: Fall Prevention Falls are serious and costly. One out of every five falls causes a significant injury such as a broken bone or head injury. Once a person has had a fall, it is common that fear of another fall may result in the person limiting…
