Older Americans Month: Fall Prevention Falls are serious and costly. One out of every five falls causes a significant injury such as a broken bone or head injury. Once a person has had a fall, it is common that fear of another fall may result in the person limiting their activity. This creates a vicious cycle of decreased activity,…
National Nurses Week: Sunday, May 6 -Saturday May 12 It’s hard to imagine that there is anyone that hasn’t been touched by the skill and compassion that nurses bring to their work. Nursing professionals impact the lives of us all from “cradle to grave.” Most likely a nurse was intimately involved with you and your mother on the…
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 also designated as Older Americans Month. The contributions of older…
Central Texas Wildflowers: 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 country soil. Children who had their first…
Assisting Hands Adopted a Highway We officially adopted a highway! You can find our stretch of highway off of Parmer Lane between Silver Creek Drive and Corpus Christi Drive. This past weekend, our team volunteered with TX Dot’s “Trash-Off” event, and spent the day picking up litter on the side of the highway. We cleaned our stretch and did our…
Have you ever wondered what the views are like from the high- rise buildings in downtown Austin? Well, now everyone can enjoy spectacular views from the rooftop native plant garden on the sixth floor of the new Austin Central Library. Opened in October of 2017, its designers clearly embraced the notion of bringing people together. The architecture showcases the views…
What is the Difference Between Dementia and Alzheimer’s? Dementia is a condition, not a specific disease. Dementia is defined as cognitive loss so severe that a person can’t perform basic tasks to get through the day independently. Memory loss, impaired judgement, unclear thinking and difficulty with social situations are all indicators of dementia. Reversible dementia: Dementia has various causes, some…
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 through Trader Joe’s that will provide fresh flower arrangements to…
Hello, everyone! Springtime is here in Austin, TX! We have exciting news from our office, as we welcome Rajai Ricketts to our office team… Experience with Assisting Hands Team Rajai has been with Assisting Hands a little over a year, and served as a caregiver with many clients. Families and clients that have met and worked with Rajai are always…
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 it most.” – https://uiu.edu/college-search/importance-social-work.html Social workers are the heart of the…
