Hello, everyone! Springtime is here in Austin, TX! We have exciting news from our office, as we welcome Rajai Ricketts to our office team… Experience with Assisting Hands Team Rajai has been with Assisting Hands a little over a year, and served as a caregiver with many clients. Families and…
Happy social work month! March 2018 “Through their commitment to bringing about positive social change, helping individuals of all ages thrive in their local environment and being an advocate for those who have lost their voice, social workers play a prominent role in improving the lives of those who need…
Caregiver Spotlight January 2018: We want to spotlight our amazing caregiver, Erlinda. She is a highly skilled caregiver that goes above and beyond for her clients because she is truly invested and cares. Our featured caregiver has been with Assisting Hands for 1 year and is a huge asset to…
Happy New Year from Assisting Hands! The New Year: We hope that everyone out there has been enjoying time with loved ones throughout this holiday season. We are excited to ring in the new year and look forward to sharing new and exciting components of our home care agency as…
In-home safety is the number one concern of adult children for their aging parents. “Will they be safe staying in their home?” It’s a question we hear all the time. The answer is usually ‘yes’ (with exceptions, of course), but there are things that the children need to do for…
As National Nursing Assistant Week comes to a close, we want to thank the Nursing Assistants for all they do to help their patients be more comfortable. These special individuals provide hands-on healthcare to patients by helping with basic daily tasks such as feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, and getting around….
According to the latest CDC report on leading causes of death among males in the United States, the top two causes are heart disease and cancer. These two diseases make up almost a half of the deaths among males and are, by far, the biggest causes of death compared to…
Most of us love being outside in the summer when the weather is warm and the sun is shining. With kids out of school, summer has unofficially begun. With the fun of the summer months also comes heat, which can be deadly, especially for seniors (as well as infants and…
Chances are that your dad, uncle, grandfather or a female relative has served in one of the armed forces. My dad was in the Army, stationed in Key West during the Bay of Pigs invasion. It may have seemed like a prime place to be stationed, but not so close…
Since May is National Stroke Awareness Month, we want to share some facts and prevention tips about strokes: Did you know that strokes are the number 5 cause of death and the number 1 cause of disability in the United States? Did you know that a stroke is caused by…
