For many older adults, home is more than just a roof over your head. It’s where you’re most comfortable, it’s often your connection to a lifetime of memories, and it represents your independence. As you age, remaining in a familiar environment can have a powerful impact not only on your…
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month — a time to better understand a condition that affects millions of individuals and families. If you or a loved one is navigating Parkinson’s disease (PD), having clear, reliable information can make a meaningful difference. At Assisting Hands West Austin, we believe in helping families…
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month—a time to honor those affected by Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, raise awareness about brain health, and promote support for caregivers. Alzheimer’s Disease is devastating, both for those diagnosed and their families, and leads to significant changes in a person’s ability to…
Advance Directives for Long-Term Care Most seniors do not have advance directives which explain how they want medical decisions to be made when they are too ill to speak for themselves. Having directives in place shares your wishes with family, friends, and health care professionals and avoids confusion later. These…
Caring for a loved one can be both rewarding and challenging. Whether you’re suddenly put into the role of a caregiver or have made a conscious decision to take on this responsibility, it’s essential to be well-prepared. As caregivers in Austin, you have access to a range of resources and…
Spring has officially sprung! Springtime in Travis County means flowers are blooming and the Texas heat hasn’t hit us yet. In this article we share some fun spring activities for seniors to do throughout the city. Stroll Through a Museum For those that enjoy strolling through a museum, spring is…
If you or a loved one is no longer able to drive safely, we understand that this transition can be very difficult and overwhelming. The ability to jump into the driver’s seat and drive to and from can be taken for granted. Losing that ability can make you feel isolated…
This week, Assisting Hands in West Austin was thrilled to participate in the AustinUp 50+ Job Fair, held on April 6th at Affinity in Wells Branch. The 2010 U.S. Census showed that the Austin area had the nation’s fastest-growing population of people between 55 and 64, and the second fastest-growing…
Here in Austin, we’ve felt the warm weather of spring for weeks now — but officially it’s only been one week or so! And one spring ritual we love here at Assisting Hands in West Austin is to take some time to make a fresh start for the year. The…
Our friends Amy and Damien Temperly from Aging is Cool have created a new way to connect and engage both in-person and virtually! Please check out “A Mighty Good Time!” What is “A Mighty Good Time?” We think it’s a mighty good resource, and we think you’ll agree: “A Mighty Good Time…
