For many people, vitamins and mineral supplements are an important component of staying healthy and maintaining proper nutrition. But before you go and order a bunch of items off of the internet, take a look at our handy guide. We at Assisting Hands Home Care in Austin are concerned about…
Today we’re talking to our caregivers, although this topic can apply to just about anyone: weight gain, especially the sneaky type that happens when you don’t realize. The thing is, due to stress and a whole host of other reasons (which we’ll enumerate below), caregivers are especially prone to weight…
We caregivers at Assisting Hands in West Austin know the importance of a balanced and nutritious diet. A healthy gut is a happy gut and healthy body! Food science has shown that there is a deeper connection between gut health and overall health. This is because the digestive system breaks…
Last week we looked at five key questions to ask your doctor at your next visit, and this week we’re going to look at another five. Remember, going to the doctor regularly is a very important ingredient of staying healthy. If it’s at all possible, we recommend you schedule a visit…
Regular doctor visits are crucial for staying healthy. If possible, schedule a visit with a doctor who knows your medical history and can monitor and tailor your health needs. Over time, the doctor will know more and more about you and your lifestyle, and your regular visits won’t feel as…
No one likes to take time to visit the doctor — especially if you aren’t sick! But really think about it: have you missed your annual checkup or are you avoiding taking your loved one to their annual checkup? Why take yourself or your loved one if you are in…
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…
We are all in this together! Assisting Hands Home Care in West Austin is here to help with individualized services while using the most up to date CDC guidelines on infection control. Contact us today to learn how our experienced, compassionate senior caregivers can help during this difficult time. Call…
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month Alzheimer’s Disease is the 6th leading cause of death in the United States. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, deaths from this disease have increased by a staggering 123% in since the year 2000. Costs associated with Alzheimer’s approach $277 billion per…
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…
