As the elderly population in the U.S. increases, elder care will become an increasingly important issue for our society. By 2025, the elderly population in the U.S. is expected to grow by 80 percent. Care industry experts predict the following trends in care for seniors: The Decline of Residential Nursing Care. Nursing homes are becoming […]
The RAND Corporation recently released a report detailing important policy changes needed to ease the burden of long-term dementia care. The organization noted that dementia care poses a substantial burden on caretakers and urges changes to how dementia care is provided. The study noted that 15 percent of people over 70 suffered from dementia. About […]
Many caregivers struggle to create activities that seniors with dementia can participate in, but getting these seniors active is important to slowing the progress of dementia and improving their health. Many assisted living facilities have professionals with the skills and know-how to get elderly people with dementia up and moving. When seeking a facility for […]
Maintaining mobility and vision are two important tasks for seniors who want to maintain their independence. Good vision allows seniors to perform many daily tasks and avoid having to rely more on others. Seniors should be proactive to maintain their vision. There are a number of good habits and practices seniors can engage in to […]
As we grow older, our bones become more brittle and prone to injury. Falls resulting in broken bones are frequent causes of serious injury for seniors. Maintaining bone health can reduce the chance of a serious injury resulting from a fall. Having healthy bones helps to prevent injuries such as hip fractures that can cause […]
One of the key selling points of any assisted living facility is the quality of its staff. The best facilities have staff members that are professionally trained, enthusiastic about working with older people, and understanding of the concerns of the residents and their families. Establishing a good working relationship with the staff of your loved […]
Always Best Care now offers franchise opportunities. Always Best Care has been synonymous with the highest standard of service since 1996, when the founders realized the need for exceptional, trusted professional care for senior citizens. Now you can deliver the same high quality of services to people in your community by opening an Always Best […]
Home care can be a great option for seniors, as they get to remain in their homes while having a professional take care of their daily needs. This takes away much of the angst of elder care, allowing seniors to retain as much independence and autonomy as is practically feasible. Home care workers provide a […]
Foot care is important at any age, but especially so during your senior years. You rely on your feet – keep them healthy for a long, healthy and mobile life. Here are a few tips to help you do that. Practice good foot care and frequently check your feet for sores, cracks in the skin, […]
Assisted living facilities provide a safe and supportive living environment for mobile senior citizens. Today, about two million people live in assisted living facilities. There are about 30,000 such facilities in the United States. These facilities offer a wide range of accommodations to fit nearly every need and budget, providing a comfortable and secure place […]
