At any stage of life, staying active and getting outdoors is essential to being healthy and happy. But the summer months bring extreme heat to Austin, which can be dangerous for older adults. In this article, the home health experts at Assisting Hands Home Care in West Austin are going…
Mental health is very important for seniors, particularly if they are living at home. A familiar environment is crucial for our elderly loved ones, especially if they are in the process of healing from surgery or chronic conditions like diabetes or heart disease. However, the mental health of seniors is…
Here in Austin, we’ve felt the warm weather of spring for weeks now — but officially it’s only been one week or so! And one spring ritual we love here at Assisting Hands in West Austin is to take some time to make a fresh start for the year. The…
Our friends Amy and Damien Temperly from Aging is Cool have created a new way to connect and engage both in-person and virtually! Please check out “A Mighty Good Time!” What is “A Mighty Good Time?” We think it’s a mighty good resource, and we think you’ll agree: “A Mighty Good Time…
There’s nothing we can do about the passage of time, but there are adjustments we can make to keep ourselves healthy and successful for many years to come. From physiological to emotional and even financial and sexual, all spheres of life need to change to prepare for what’s ahead….
It’s 2021, and the Baby Boom generation continues to impact the way our population ages. This very active generation—followed by millions more turning 50—will change the way the fitness industry engages with seniors about health and wellness. “We’re looking at a huge market that includes people ages 50 to 100…
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…
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…
