Advance Directives for Long-Term Care Most seniors do not have advance directives which explain how they want medical decisions to be made when they are too ill to speak for themselves. Having directives in place shares your wishes with family, friends, and health care professionals and avoids confusion later. These…
Social media usage continues to surge as developers introduce innovative ways to connect with friends and family. However, excessive sharing on these platforms can pose risks, especially for those of us who are not as tech savvy. The more extensive your digital presence, the greater the challenge in safeguarding your…
As the summer sun blazes here in central Texas, it’s essential for seniors to take extra precautions for staying cool and comfortable. Aging bodies may become more vulnerable to heat-related illnesses, making it crucial to adopt measures that keep them safe during the scorching months. In this article, we’ll explore…
Spring has officially sprung! Springtime in Travis County means flowers are blooming and the Texas heat hasn’t hit us yet. In this article we share some fun spring activities for seniors to do throughout the city. Stroll Through a Museum For those that enjoy strolling through a museum, spring is…
If you or a loved one is no longer able to drive safely, we understand that this transition can be very difficult and overwhelming. The ability to jump into the driver’s seat and drive to and from can be taken for granted. Losing that ability can make you feel isolated…
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….
