Dementia is one of the most complex health conditions faced by aging adults and their families. According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), over 6.7 million Americans were living with dementia in 2023, and that number is projected to climb to 14 million by 2060. Many individuals…
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…
According to The Parkinson’s Foundation, approximately 60,000 American’s are diagnosed with PD each year, which is why the entire month of April is dedicated to raising awareness of the disease and providing information to those who are unfamiliar with it, and its effects on people. As part of our ongoing…
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….
As the COVID vaccine continues to be administered to hundreds of thousands, and soon millions, of citizens around the United States, the economy is going to start opening up and, thankfully, our way of life will slowly return to normal. This also means, happily, that people will start to travel…
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…
According to the latest CDC report on leading causes of death among males in the United States, the top two causes are heart disease and cancer. These two diseases make up almost a half of the deaths among males and are, by far, the biggest causes of death compared to…
Most of us love being outside in the summer when the weather is warm and the sun is shining. With kids out of school, summer has unofficially begun. With the fun of the summer months also comes heat, which can be deadly, especially for seniors (as well as infants and…
Chances are that your dad, uncle, grandfather or a female relative has served in one of the armed forces. My dad was in the Army, stationed in Key West during the Bay of Pigs invasion. It may have seemed like a prime place to be stationed, but not so close…
Since May is National Stroke Awareness Month, we want to share some facts and prevention tips about strokes: Did you know that strokes are the number 5 cause of death and the number 1 cause of disability in the United States? Did you know that a stroke is caused by…
