Thank you Oak Hill United Methodist Church for the beautiful masks made with love! These will go out to our caregivers and office staff and we are so grateful for the thoughtful donation during this difficult time. What a kind gesture and thoughtful words from our neighbors at Oak Hill United…
We here at Assisting Hands Home Care in West Austin are always on the lookout for good news and helpful information for our seniors and caregivers. Here is an interesting read from BBC about how flashing lights may be able to treat Alzheimer’s disease. Stay safe and well! (https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20200519-alzheimers-can-flashing-lights-provide-a-new-treatment)
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 ….
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…
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…
Heat Safety June is that time of year when we all start talking about the heat and speculating whether this summer is going to hotter than the last one. The summer heat can be more than just bothersome. It can be downright dangerous. According to the Red Cross,…
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…
National Nurses Week: Sunday, May 6 -Saturday May 12 It’s hard to imagine that there is anyone that hasn’t been touched by the skill and compassion that nurses bring to their work. Nursing professionals impact the lives of us all from “cradle to grave.” Most likely a nurse…
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…
