Most people think of nursing homes as a home for the elderly. But according to a recent report by National Public Radio, federal nursing home data shows that there are more than 6,000 young people up to the age of 21 living in American nursing homes. There are thousands more who are in their early […]
As the holidays approach, we all want to enjoy our special time with family and friends. According to Mary Weathers, a Registered Nurse and Franchise Owner with Always Best Care Senior Services in Flagler County, Florida, there are ways to enjoy the season while making healthy choices. “The main thing to remember,” says Weathers, “is […]
Chances are, if you have a senior in your life who has spent any time in a skilled nursing facility, stayed at an assisted living community, or has received in-home care, you will be familiar with the two word combination of Care Conference. What exactly is a Care Conference? A Care Conference is a meeting […]
As people age, their health problems can worsen. The concern over a situation of an elderly parent not only affects the children, but also the relationships between those children. When this occurs the children face sibling conflicts. One of the most common causes of sibling elder-care conflict is when one sibling winds up taking most of […]
The conversation with an aging parent about having someone come into the home to help is usually not an easy one. Factors of comfort, cleanliness and safety are typically the key motivators involved. The triumphant moment of the senior’s expressed cooperation with the idea of “getting help” feels like crossing the verbal finishing line. But, […]
Caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease at home is a challenging task that can become overwhelming at times. Each day brings new demands and challenges as the caregiver copes with changing levels of ability and new patterns of behavior. In any demanding situation, the better you care for yourself, the better you will be […]
The people most prone to burnout are family caregivers – people who devote themselves to the unpaid care of chronically ill or disabled family members. The demands of care giving can be overwhelming, especially if you feel you have little control over the situation or that you’re in over your head. If you let the […]
Educating care providers and informing families currently caring for loved ones is one way Always Best Care Senior Services is ensuring homebound seniors are receiving the quality care they deserve. With this in mind, Ryan Engar, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for Always Best Care, teamed up with Fran Wilby, PhD, Assistant Professor, Executive Director […]
