What’s the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia? The two terms are often used interchangeably, but there is a difference. Think of dementia as an umbrella that covers all types of cognitive decline, and Alzheimer’s disease as one of the many types of disorders that is under the umbrella. Alzheimer’s is the most common form of […]
For decades, a large percentage of the older population has remained in the same home through many stages of their life cycles (often for nearly a lifetime), in sharp contrast to today’s generation that frequently moves or resides in temporary housing. Unfortunately, as our parents and elderly loved ones age and their health becomes more […]
Assisted living communities can be an excellent alternative to more expensive nursing home care. Many older people are choosing assisted living to maintain freedom and independence when they begin to need more care than families can provide in their homes. It is a quality option for older people who do not have relatives that live […]
Making the decision to hire a senior home provider to care for your loved one is an important decision and can be very difficult for everyone involved. If an illness or recovery from surgery requires nursing care or physical therapy, a physician may order home health care services, and your decision is then based on […]
Assisted living fills a gap between home care and nursing homes. Years ago, before assisted living, a person needing professional care went to a nursing home even though the care didn’t always merit the intensive supervision and control of a nursing home. The fairly new alternative of assisted living provides a more homelike environment for […]
Always Best Care Senior Services has assisted over 25,000 seniors and their families representing a wide range of Illness and personal needs. This has established the company as one of the premier providers of non-medical in-home care, assisted living placement services and skilled home health care. In October of 2010, Always Best Care, in conjunction […]
As the number of older adults grows, it appears that bullying among seniors is becoming a national problem. When the Akron Beacon Journal hosted a call-in program about bullying in northern Ohio, the number of seniors who dialed in revealed the increasing problem. One older couple said they were trapped in their homes because of […]
If you know someone who is juggling care needs for an aging parent, in addition to caring for their own children, then you know someone in the “sandwich” generation. These people find themselves “sandwiched” between two generations that need regular assistance and supervision. According to the Pew Research Center, one out of every 8 Americans […]
According to the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SMAHSA), alcohol and medication misuse among older adults is a growing health problem. Nearly one in five older adults misuses alcohol and prescription drugs to some extent. As a Senior Homecare & Health Care Provider, companies like Always Best Care Senior Services understand that the […]
One of the main focuses of Senior Homecare & Health Care Providers, like Always Best Care Senior Services, is to engage and enrich the everyday lives of the elderly. There are several ways to engage and enrich the lives of the elderly during the holidays. However, the aging process may create some limitations to certain […]
