by alwaysbestcare | Feb 24, 2019 | Senior Health
Exercise is an important part of life at any age for maintaining better health. But for seniors in particular it can be beneficial for warding off illness and injury, promoting better mental health, enhancing balance and flexibility, and supporting independence. Lack...
by alwaysbestcare | Feb 24, 2019 | Dementia Care
Finding a way to alleviate the tough realities of dementia would bring relief to about 6.8 million people in the United States; of those, 5.4 million have Alzheimer’s, making it the most common cause of dementia. In 2012, it’s expected that a half million new cases of...
by alwaysbestcare | Feb 24, 2019 | Senior Health
The demand for knee replacements from those age 45 to 64 has tripled in the past 10 years to more than 254,000 in 2009, the latest year for which statistics are available according to “Baby Boomers’ demand, expectations for new knees soar,” in USA Today....
by alwaysbestcare | Feb 24, 2019 | Senior Health
Eyesight is crucial to our independence, mobility and quality of life. However, our eyes age right along with the rest of our bodies and need special care and consideration for long-term health. In-home Caregiver GET IN TOUCH One in four people over 65 have at least...
by alwaysbestcare | Feb 24, 2019 | Aging Well
There is a reason they say dogs are man’s best friend. Dogs are loving and loyal and they form an unspoken bond with humans. They have a way of reading and responding to human emotion that is comforting. Pets can be wonderful companions for seniors, especially dogs....
