Ten years of caring for older adults and families in the Austin community is a milestone worth celebrating. But at Assisting Hands West Austin, we wanted our 10th anniversary to be about more than just looking back. We wanted to use this occasion as an opportunity to give back to…
In October 2016, Emmie Knox and her husband, Louis LeSassier, opened Assisting Hands West Austin with a simple but meaningful goal: to help older adults and families get the personalized support they need to age in place safely and comfortably at home. That goal continues to guide everything we do….
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…
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, people are already thinking about getting great deals on all kinds of items on Black Friday, as well as getting presents for friends and loved ones during the Holiday Season. But there’s another big event around this time. Charities in Austin to support Giving…
Social Workers ARE essential! As a business owned and operated by a social worker with a Licensed Masters Social Worker serving as Director of Client Services, we could not agree more! Social workers are SO essential! Thank a social worker today, they work tirelessly to bring positive change both on…
We have some work anniversaries to celebrate! Shout out to our administrative office staff team members who ALL recently celebrated anniversaries with Assisting Hands! Shout-out to Carla for 3 years with our company – 1 as a caregiver and 2 in our office as our Care Coordinator extraordinaire! 3️⃣ Big…
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…
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…
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!
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…
