The Reality That Nurses Navigate Every Day Join us this week, from May 6 to May 12, in honoring all nurses and their tireless, hard work. These days, nurses handle more complex patient cases, shorter hospital stays, and increased pressure to prevent readmission. Here’s what could happen after patients are…
Each March, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) leads the celebration of Social Work Month, a time dedicated to recognizing the professionals who advocate for individuals, strengthen families, and help communities thrive. These professionals play a vital role across healthcare settings, from hospitals and hospices to schools and community…
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…
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…
The 4th of July is a time for celebration! But it’s important to remember that with all the fun and festivities comes a certain level of risk–especially with being outside in the Central Texas summertime heat for an extended period of time. That’s why we here at Assisting Hands Home…
This week, Assisting Hands in West Austin was thrilled to participate in the AustinUp 50+ Job Fair, held on April 6th at Affinity in Wells Branch. The 2010 U.S. Census showed that the Austin area had the nation’s fastest-growing population of people between 55 and 64, and the second fastest-growing…
Parkinson’s Awareness Month happens every year during the month of April. It’s a time for us to think about this cognitive disease, how it affects us, and what we can do about it. As a home health care agency, we here at Assisting Hands in West Austin strive to help all…
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…
It’s the time of year when the color pink is popping up everywhere – for an important cause. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It’s an international campaign that promotes awareness, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of breast cancer. Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer found in…
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…
