Best Life Care

05/29/2023

In Celebration of Memorial Day

Memorial Day is dedicated to our brave soldiers who gave their lives for the country. Today, let us show our appreciation for their brave acts of service by honoring them.

05/24/2023

Dementia-Friendly Environment

A person's abilities can be preserved. Independence can be increased, and meaningful engagement can be provided in a well-organized care environment. Learn more about it here: https://tinyurl.com/3sx8juk4.

05/23/2023

Types of Disabilities

There are six disabilities common among older adults. These are related to auditory, vision, cognition, mobility, personal care, and independent living.

Read more at: https://rb.gy/e0di9.

Read the published report describing adults with disabilities in the US, as well as the differences in healthcare access by disability type.

05/22/2023

Age-related disabilities become more apparent by the age of 65. There are six common disabilities among the elderly. Disabilities are related to seeing, hearing, mobility, cognition, personal care, and independent living. In the US alone, at least 61 million Americans have one of these six disabilities.

It is the equivalent of 1 in 4 adults.
For adults aged 65 years and above, the rate increases to 2 in 5 adults. Within this age group, those who have an increased risk are women and those who have a non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaskan ethnicity.

05/18/2023

The signs that seniors need 24-hour assistance are:

- Prone to falls

- Need assistance with eating and toileting

- Not eating well

- Living alone or away from their nearest family member

05/17/2023

Health Care Coverage Options

Now, the Veterans Administration (VA) has more than 9 million enrolled eligible veterans to receive health care from medical centers and outpatient clinics.

More healthcare coverage options for veterans here: https://www.healthcare.gov/veterans/.

Understand your veterans’ health care benefits at Healthcare.gov. No VA benefits? You may still qualify for health coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace®

05/16/2023

For adults, cognitive impairment doesn't necessarily mean it's related to dementia or Alzheimer's disease. Age-related cognitive impairment still affects them. Some common signs include misplacing things, missing important appointments, and difficulty keeping up in a conversation which is also present in dementia.

Other symptoms also involve getting lost and difficulty navigating places despite being familiar with the directions. Losing one's train of thought and showing signs of poor judgment gradually becomes noticeable for other people as well.

05/10/2023

The most common disability among elders is related to mobility, which 1 in 7 adults experience. The next is followed by cognition, which 1 in 10 older adults experience it.

05/09/2023

Ethnic Groups at Risk for Disability

American Indians and Alaskan Natives are the ethnic groups at most risk for elderly disability, at 54.9%. Hispanics come in a close second at 50.5%. Other races are at 49.9 %.

05/08/2023

For patients who are in their final stage of dementia, the best option is putting them in a hospice for the maximum level of care and comfort. The physical, psychological, and even spiritual aspects are some of the types of support that the staff provides.

Physical matters include the relief of pain and management of symptoms. Psychological care includes easing worries and providing emotional support for both the patient and their family. Lastly, the spiritual aspect involves going to the chapel and even seeing a priest.

05/03/2023

Caring for loved ones with memory loss can be challenging. Let us help with our services designed to offer personalized support for those with Alzheimer's and dementia. Call us!

05/02/2023

Ways to Build a Support System

Family members can be supported in the following ways:

- Show appreciation to one another

- Spend quality time with the family

- Develop strong problem-solving skills

- Hold each other accountable

Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/bdnnnmvm.

Building and maintaining a familial support system is important to your family's health. Here are five ways to create that support!