In Central Texas when we think about wildflowers we always think about our beloved bluebonnets. No doubt about it, the bluebonnets are having a fabulous showing this year. My yard has the thickest batch ever 33 years after we first aimlessly threw out bluebonnet seeds on our patch of hill…
Assisting Hands Adopted a Highway We officially adopted a highway! You can find our stretch of highway off of Parmer Lane between Silver Creek Drive and Corpus Christi Drive. This past weekend, our team volunteered with TX Dot’s “Trash-Off” event, and spent the day picking up litter on the side…
Have you ever wondered what the views are like from the high- rise buildings in downtown Austin? Well, now everyone can enjoy spectacular views from the rooftop native plant garden on the sixth floor of the new Austin Central Library. Opened in October of 2017, its designers clearly embraced the…
What is the Difference Between Dementia and Alzheimer’s? Dementia is a condition, not a specific disease. Dementia is defined as cognitive loss so severe that a person can’t perform basic tasks to get through the day independently. Memory loss, impaired judgement, unclear thinking and difficulty with social situations are all…
About Floral Stories My name is Becky Kuhn, I’m a social work intern from the University of Texas at Austin. I am working with Emmie and her team at Assisting Hands of West Austin. I’m working on a project with Assisting Hands that includes implementing a small scale flower donation program…
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…
