Respite care, or temporary help for a loved one to give a caregiver a break, is an important component of caring for a senior family member. Proper breaks allow family members to reenergize, create a sense of balance in their life and be able to provide proper care for their loved one without experiencing untimely […]
If you live more than an hour away from a senior relative that lives alone, it can seem difficult to coordinate proper care for him or her. You might find yourself harboring feelings of guilt at what you are unable to do on a daily basis or you might end up spreading yourself thin, […]
If you are the primary caregiver for an elderly relative, it can feel as if you have the weight of the world on your shoulders at times. In order to avoid this feeling, it is important to realize that you cannot and are not expected to do it all. Even if you want to do […]
Music has always been a wonderful way to encourage a variety of ways to feel good about oneself. It encourages high self-esteem, more social interaction and the ability to express oneself easily. This is especially beneficial for seniors that are unable to participate in all of the activities that they once enjoyed. Playing Instruments […]
When you think about your senior relatives, chances are you think about making sure they eat, that the house is clean and that they get to their doctor appointments. One thing that many people neglect to consider is a senior’s need for companionship. This need is sometimes just as strong as general eating and sleeping […]
Everyone could use a reminder every now and again about how to take care of themselves physically and emotionally. If you are the caregiver for a senior relative or they have professional home health care, it is important for everyone to remind the seniors that they care for about the ways that they can take […]
Many people have trouble sleeping, regardless of their age. If you have a beloved senior relative that is complaining of having trouble sleeping, there are a variety of ways that you or an in-home care professional might be able to help. Increase Exercise The more exercise a person gets, the better they might be able […]
Traveling can be a very pastime, especially if you are exploring new places or visiting relatives. Many seniors love to continue their travels even as they begin to age and their physical capabilities become a little more diminished. If you or the professional that provides at home senior care help prepare them for their travels, […]
There are a variety of reasons that the elderly fall. Some of the reasons are preventable, but of course, it is impossible to prevent 100 percent of occurrences. Understanding how you can lower the chances of your elderly loved one from falling can help them stay safe and you feel as if you are doing […]
Are you finding that the little day-to-day tasks require more support than they used to? Don’t feel that soldiering on alone is the only option available to you; Always Best Care’s in home care can ease the impact of decreased mobility while at the same time maintaining your sense of self-respect and dignity. Accepting In […]
