As people grow older, they often grow wiser, but they typically end up experiencing some diminished physical abilities as a tradeoff. For many older people, the diminishment of certain senses is something that they’re unprepared for, and they simply resign themselves to living with a certain amount of difficulty. However, there are numerous things family […]
The list of benefits associated with in-home senior care for the aging population is a long one, but the bottom line is that seniors simply live longer, happier and more fulfilled lives when they’re able to remain in the comfort of their homes. Of course, the key to making it all work is the dedication […]
Losing people in one’s life is never easy, but we tend to think that when people of a certain age pass away, it’s okay because that person experienced a rich, full life. But what about the people who are left behind – the spouses, the best friends and the morning coffee-club conversation partners? When seniors […]
Being at home for the holidays is one of the best feelings one can have, no matter what age. Memories are built during this time of the year through warm nights huddled around the fire, large family gatherings, and warm embraces. It is memories like these that make a home what it truly is: a […]
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 […]
Improving technology will help dementia sufferers stay in their homes longer, delaying or even eliminating the need for residential care as home care options expand. Dementia affects millions of people in the U.S., and that number is expected to grow as the U.S. population ages. Dementia care is expensive, with the costs of residential care […]
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 […]
The impact of the Great Recession on retirement savings continues to be felt, particularly among retired seniors and soon-to-retire Baby Boomers. Investment losses may make assisted living harder for older adults to afford. Although a rebound in the stock market and rising real estate prices have firmed up the finances of some retirees and soon-to-be-retirees, […]
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 […]
