Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease can be stressful, especially as the disease progresses. It can be tough to manage their changing needs along with balancing your own personal, family, and professional commitments. Getting your loved one in-home care can ease some of the stress and allow them to live a higher quality … Continue reading Benefits of In-Home Care for Seniors with Alzheimer’s Disease →

What the heck is dementia? I have a better question. By David Hart, Ph.D. For over a decade now, I’ve taught a community health series I call Memory Boosters. Memory Boosters is a 4-part program that addresses brain fitness and neuroplasticity. The course inevitably attracts older adults who are concerned about their memory. Most frequently … Continue reading What the Heck is Dementia? I Have a Better Question at Ask? →

Studies have shown that integrating music into a senior’s daily routine is an excellent way to stimulate memory and improve overall quality of life. Seniors with Alzheimer’s disease, or a related dementia, are particularly receptive to the therapeutic benefits of music. The team at Always Best Care is dedicated to enriching the lives of the seniors we … Continue reading Benefits of music for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease and Other Dementias →

Managing medications takes a concerted effort by both the patient and the caretakers involved. Whether that is your doctor, pharmacist, or caregiver, it is important to have a relationship that encourages and facilitates the regular and appropriate usage of medication.  An article in American Nurse Today determined that “44% of men and 57% of women older than … Continue reading Managing Medications: Always Best Care’s Pharmaceutical Practices →

Degenerative brain diseases, such as Alzheimer’s, are a foremost concern for anyone who is aging.  To find ways to reduce symptoms and slow cognitive impairment, researchers and scientists are suggesting that medium-intensity walking exercises can have an effect by increasing the availability and health of blood vessels in the brain. These studies suggest that exercise … Continue reading Alzheimer’s and Exercise: Improving Mental Health and Cognitive Function →