November is National Family Caregiver Month, a time devoted to recognizing and celebrating the incredible dedication of those who provide care for loved ones. While this month offers a moment to honor their selflessness, it’s also an opportunity to address a pressing issue many caregivers face: caregiver burnout. Balancing the…
Caring for a loved one can be both rewarding and challenging. Whether you’re suddenly put into the role of a caregiver or have made a conscious decision to take on this responsibility, it’s essential to be well-prepared. As caregivers in Austin, you have access to a range of resources and…
Staying healthy during flu season can be a whole mission. Whether you are at home, going to school or in a workplace, germs can be present. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 8% of the U.S. population gets sick from the flu each year. That…
Being a caregiver for an aging loved one can sometimes make you feel alone, stressed, and overwhelmed. Managing your emotional wellness is so important not only for who you are caring for but also for yourself. Luckily, many caregivers have created easily accessible resources based on their own insights and…
Nursing is one of the most demanding fields of work someone can pursue, and all health-related caregiving is difficult at times. In addition to maintaining a sharpened professional skill set and providing multiple patients with undivided compassion and attention, the job is one that often-times can be difficult to leave…
Today we’re talking to our caregivers, although this topic can apply to just about anyone: weight gain, especially the sneaky type that happens when you don’t realize. The thing is, due to stress and a whole host of other reasons (which we’ll enumerate below), caregivers are especially prone to weight…
Sandra T is Assisting Hands of West Austin’s Caregiver of the Year! Sandra is patient, kind, and compassionate, and radiates the warm nature of a tried and true caregiver. During the Snowstorm known as “SNOVID” that hit Texas February 15, 2021, Sandra was working with her client Evelyn, a 99…
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…
We are excited to continue our long run partnership with BCBS and Dental Select to offer medical, dental, and vision insurance to all of our full time employees and caregivers! Below is BCBS information about the COVID19 vaccine. Stay healthy and well!
Pie and PPE pick up at the office! We are so thankful for our team! Caregivers, come on by tomorrow and see us for your contactless pick-up
