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6 Cool Tips for Seniors to Beat the Austin Summer Heat

July 13, 2023Assisting Hands Home CareAging In Place, Assisting Hands West Austin, Austin, Health, Home Safety and Senior Care Blog, wellnessaustin, health, heat, wellness

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…

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Charities in Austin to Support on Giving Tuesday

November 16, 2022Assisting Hands Home CareAssisting Hands West Austin, Austin, Community, Community Service, Holidaysgiving tuesday, holidays

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…

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Happy National Social Work Month!

March 5, 2021Emmie KnoxAssisting Hands West Austin, Austin, Care Planning, social work, teamsocial work, social work month, social workers

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…

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Thanks to our Assisting Hands Administrative Office Team!

January 31, 2021Emmie KnoxAssisting Hands West Austin, Austin, Caregivers, Community, texas

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…

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Over 95% Of Seniors Prefer To “Age In Place” At Home

October 29, 2020Emmie KnoxAging In Place, Assisting Hands West Austin, Seniorsaging in place

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…

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Happy 4 Years with Assisting Hands, Destenie!

October 16, 2020Emmie KnoxAssisting Hands West Austinassisting hands, community

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…

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Assisting Hands – 4 Years of Serving the Greater Austin Area!

October 2, 2020Emmie KnoxAssisting Hands West Austin, Austin, Community

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!  

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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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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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We Appreciate Austin’s Nurses!

May 5, 2020Emmie KnoxAssisting Hands West Austin, Austin, Caregivers, Community, Health, nurses, nurses week, teamaustin, nurses, nurses week

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 ….

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