Are you familiar with this scenario? Your mom has experienced a small stroke. She has been in the hospital and is finally able to return home but she needs speech therapy, physical therapy, and help getting around the house. She shouldn’t be home alone for the next few weeks. Or…
No one likes to take time to visit the doctor — especially if you aren’t sick! But really think about it: have you missed your annual checkup or are you avoiding taking your loved one to their annual checkup? Why take yourself or your loved one if you are in…
We want to wish a very happy birthday to Assisting Hands West Austin owner & office manager (and #1 Dad) Louis! We hope his day is filled with joy. If you talk to Louis soon, send some warm wishes his way! Here he is pictured with son, Knox. Photo by @capturedaustin
Wow! Read this incredible story about Al Blaschke, a 103-year-old man who broke the Guinnes record for the world’s oldest tandem skydive. His first time skydiving was back in 2017, for his 100th birthday! Pretty inspiring! https://abcnews.go.com/US/103-year-man-breaks-guinness-record-worlds-oldest/story?id=71601974
There’s no question that yoga does great things for people, including promoting overall general health and wellness, relieving body pain, and improving mental function. And what we at Assisting Hands Home Care really love are the benefits of yoga, such as that it’s low-impact for the body – you can…
Austin’s own Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities Resource Center offers a wonderful respite program for unpaid family caregivers. Everyone deserves a break, and we hear it all the time: “You have to take care of yourself, too.” Well, we want family caregivers to take care of themselves, so see…
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 are all in this together! Assisting Hands Home Care in West Austin is here to help with individualized services while using the most up to date CDC guidelines on infection control. Contact us today to learn how our experienced, compassionate senior caregivers can help during this difficult time. Call…
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)
Austin Public Library has compiled books geared towards Older Adults Month! Take a look! ? https://austin.bibliocommons.com/…/sha…/467421987/1642317209
