The aging process is unavoidable — we all get older, and aging doesn’t always manifest itself in ways that make us feel good. Thankfully, eating a healthy diet can work wonders when it comes to slowing the aging process. For seniors, eating healthy is not only a wonderful way to ensure that they live rich, […]
When people stay healthy well into old age, most of the credit goes toward “good genes.” It’s easy to assume that when a senior avoids cancer, diabetes, dementia, heart disease and other conditions that tend to afflict the elderly in greater numbers, it’s because they lacked the genetic predisposition to those diseases. These remarkably healthy […]
Alzheimer’s Disease affects millions of Americans, many of whom are in the care of family members, other loved ones and compassionate senior caregivers. If you are caring for an aging loved one and you’re concerned about the onset of Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, it’s good to understand the stages that the disease goes […]
Finding quick, simple meal options for seniors doesn’t have to be a chore: seniors and their caregivers can find culinary satisfaction with some surprisingly easy — and healthy — meals. Let’s take a look! Oats and Berries Oats are incredibly satisfying and easy on the stomach. They are a terrific breakfast staple because they can […]
At Always Best Care, one of our primary areas of focus is providing excellent non medical in home care for seniors. For most people, it’s easy to understand what might be entailed when medical care is sought, but they aren’t sure what it means to receive “non medical” care. Seniors who elect to stay at […]
Although today’s conventional wisdom may say that seniors and smartphones don’t mix — especially seniors with Alzheimer’s Disease — a new mobile app is about to revolutionize the ways in which Alzheimer’s sufferers interact with technology and live their lives. The app is similar to Spotify and other streaming-music applications, but it’s been designed specifically […]
If you’ve never considered what a well-trained, compassionate caregiver can do, you might be surprised! Caregivers do amazing things to help seniors live their best lives, but not everyone sees the true value that they can provide to seniors and their families. If you’re considering hiring a caregiver or working with an in-home senior care […]
The ability to communicate is a big part of what holds the world together. Speaking and listening form the foundation of interpersonal communication, but we often take those abilities for granted. However, things tend to change as people grow older. The diminishment of the senses is something that often accompanies aging, and the sense of […]
No matter what a person’s age or background, participation in the arts can provide a significant life enhancement. Music, in particular, is important in peoples’ lives, whether they simply enjoy escaping into their headphones at night or they devote their lives to learning and mastering an instrument. It allows people to connect with their emotions […]
Managing medications is a part of growing older, and many seniors rely on their prescription medicines to be able to enjoy a good quality of life. For a large number of older individuals, the number of prescriptions to manage can be overwhelming, and the side effects that can present themselves while on multiple medications can […]
