In this video, our very own Emmie Knox talks about Aging In Place as part of the “Ask The Experts” series presented by Alzheimer’s Texas. Emmie provides a ton of great information during her presentation, and afterwards there is an interesting and useful Q&A with some of the viewers, who…
Did you know that to “age in place” at home is the first/preferred option for over 95% of seniors? Recently, our very own Emmie Knox presented some great information about Aging In Place to the Alzheimer’s Texas organization. We will be linking to the video in another post, so stay…
Assisting Hands would like to wish Carla a Happy 3 years with the team! We want to acknowledge Carla and her 3 years of dedication to the Assisting Hands team…1 year as a caregiver and 2 full years in our office rocking and rolling with coordinating care in our office…
Congratulations, Destenie for 4 years with Assisting Hands! You’ve been an essential part of our team every step of the way! Fun fact- Destenie was the first employee hired back in 2016 when Assisting Hands opened in Austin. Thanks for all you do, Destenie! #fbf flashback Friday to our 2019…
We are so excited to be celebrating 4 years serving the wonderful Austin community!!! Thanks to our amazing team and everyone for the support! Come by for a slice of cake to-go today until 4pm!
Last week, we looked at a few of the prevalent — yet often mistaken — myths about senior drivers. In this article, we’re going to take a look at a couple more, and give you our take on it. The truth is, sometimes, as people’s faculties decline, they need to…
Join us next Wednesday, September 30th for a presentation through the Alzheimer’s Texas Talk Series! Emmie will be presenting on Aging in Place. Hope to *see* you all there!
In 2015, Bloomberg News ran an article talking about how healthy seniors in the United States have no intention of slowing down! Retirees are buying new cars at an unprecedented high rate, exploding the myth that they should leave the open road for younger, and supposedly safer, senior drivers. There…
Last week we looked at five key questions to ask your doctor at your next visit, and this week we’re going to look at another five. Remember, going to the doctor regularly is a very important ingredient of staying healthy. If it’s at all possible, we recommend you schedule a visit…
Regular doctor visits are crucial for staying healthy. If possible, schedule a visit with a doctor who knows your medical history and can monitor and tailor your health needs. Over time, the doctor will know more and more about you and your lifestyle, and your regular visits won’t feel as…
