Staying connected with elderly loved ones during the holidays is crucial for fostering joy and reducing isolation. Prioritize quality time through calls, video chats, or in-person visits. Engage them in festive traditions like baking, decorating, or storytelling. Thoughtful gestures, such as sending cards or meaningful gifts, show care and strengthen bonds.
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…
Heat Safety June is that time of year when we all start talking about the heat and speculating whether this summer is going to hotter than the last one. The summer heat can be more than just bothersome. It can be downright dangerous. According to the Red Cross,…
May is Older Americans Month The month of May finds many of us enjoying springtime while the weather is warm and pleasant in anticipation of the joys and challenges of what might be a long, hot summer here in Central Texas. So along with the nice weather, May is…
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…
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…
