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…
There’s nothing we can do about the passage of time, but there are adjustments we can make to keep ourselves healthy and successful for many years to come. From physiological to emotional and even financial and sexual, all spheres of life need to change to prepare for what’s ahead….
At Assisting Hands Home care in West Austin, we know that it takes constant effort and creativity to help improve the quality of life for your loved ones as they age, and we are here to help. In 2021, as we all set out to make our New Year’s Resolutions,…
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…
