Gratitude for Grandparents Grandparents hold a special place in a family’s history — their wisdom, sacrifices, and love ripple through generations. This Thanksgiving, we invite families to celebrate their elders with a simple but powerful activity — writing gratitude letters. Download our free printable guide on how to honor grandparents…
Celebrate Their Story. Support Their Journey. Grandparents are living longer than ever, but they may also be struggling more than they let on. Over 40% of seniors report feeling lonely, and many find it difficult to keep up with tasks, such as cooking, bathing, or moving safely around the home….
Don’t Ignore the Elephant in the Room! It’s a delicate balance, but when a trusted healthcare professional speaks up, families listen. Your professional insight can shift guilt and fear into action and support. Take the chance to start the conversation about seeking home care services. Here’s just some of the…
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…
