One of the most important decisions you or your loved ones can make is about your future healthcare preferences, particularly in situations where you may not be able to communicate your wishes. This is where advance directives come in. Whether you’re considering end-of-life care options or simply want to ensure…
The holiday season is a time of joy, cherishing your family and friends, and eating good food. Unfortunately, it can be a time of loneliness for many seniors in Austin. Sometimes we create unrealistic societal expectations that everyone should be happy irrespective of their situation, but that is not always…
Welcome to the Assisting Hands family, baby! Assisting Hands Owners Emmie and Louis had their baby on Tuesday, October 16. John Knox LeSassier goes by “Knox” and is a very alert and curious little baby. Knox weighed 6 lbs 13 oz and is happy, healthy, and at home with Mom…
Hello! Emmie, here. My husband Louis and I own Assisting Hands West Austin and are involved in the day to day operations along with our team. I wanted to take a moment to brag on the amazing team we have. Not only are they compassionate and caring with their clients,…
GOT BOOKS? Do you ever find your bookshelves in need of a good purge? Avid readers have to periodically find new homes for many of the books they own in order to make room for new ones. While you can always sell your books at used book stores around town,…
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month Alzheimer’s Disease is the 6th leading cause of death in the United States. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, deaths from this disease have increased by a staggering 123% in since the year 2000. Costs associated with Alzheimer’s approach $277 billion per…
Older Americans Month: Fall Prevention Falls are serious and costly. One out of every five falls causes a significant injury such as a broken bone or head injury. Once a person has had a fall, it is common that fear of another fall may result in the person limiting…
May is Older Americans Month The month of May finds many of us enjoying springtime while the weather is warm and pleasant in anticipation of the joys and challenges of what might be a long, hot summer here in Central Texas. So along with the nice weather, May is…
Assisting Hands Adopted a Highway We officially adopted a highway! You can find our stretch of highway off of Parmer Lane between Silver Creek Drive and Corpus Christi Drive. This past weekend, our team volunteered with TX Dot’s “Trash-Off” event, and spent the day picking up litter on the side…
What is the Difference Between Dementia and Alzheimer’s? Dementia is a condition, not a specific disease. Dementia is defined as cognitive loss so severe that a person can’t perform basic tasks to get through the day independently. Memory loss, impaired judgement, unclear thinking and difficulty with social situations are all…
