Obtain Compassionate Home Health Care in Lorain County with Always Best Care

Are things getting a little more difficult for you to do around the house? Do you need help with everyday tasks like preparing meals, doing laundry, taking the dog for a walk, or even help with transportation to the grocery store? Always Best Care has been North America’s premier provider of compassionate home health care since 1996. During that time, their licensed, bonded, and insured caregivers have assisted over 25,000 seniors in the United States and Canada. Seniors living in the Grafton area are encouraged to contact the Always Best Care Grafton location for information about home health care in Lorain County, and other options for senior care in Medina.

What sets Always Best Care apart from the other senior caregiver companies? Well, their caregivers are always employees, never contractors, for one, and their aim is to match the best caregivers with the best senior clients to create a meaningful, long-lasting bond between the two. The Always Best Care caregivers are thoroughly screened and undergo intensive background checks so that senior clients and their families will always have peace of mind.

The Always Best Care caregivers provide a full spectrum of services that seniors can count on regardless of the level of care they need in their home. These services fall within the home helper, personal care, and companion categories and include everything from appointment reminders, morning wake-up and evening tuck-in, preparing and serving meals, companionship and conversation, assistance with eating and walking, supervising home maintenance, medication reminders, and many others.

Serving the Greater Cleveland area, the Always Best Care Grafton branch is dedicated to upholding the principles of the company which include exceptional service, creating and building strong relationships with area senior resources such as local hospitals and social workers, and providing the safest and highest level of care they possibly can to their senior clients. 

If you live in the Greater Cleveland area and are interested in learning more about home health care in Lorain County, or other options regarding senior care in Medina, call the Always Best Care Grafton location at 440-791-7177 today to set up your free care consultation. They look forward to talking with you about your bright future!

Seniors: Ways to Prevent Hearing Loss Caused by Noise

Everyone knows that teens and young adults like to listen to their music at high noise levels. And it’s true; they should turn the music down in an effort to protect their hearing, especially for the future. 26 million people in the United States have some level of hearing loss that has been caused by noise, and it’s 100% avoidable. While some damage may already be done, there are still ways you can prevent additional hearing loss that is caused by noise.

1. Exercise. What? To help your ears? Yes. Exercise isn’t just great for your brain, your heart, and your overall well-being, it also pushes blood flow to your ears and helps protect it from damage. If your blood is flowing through your ears nicely, you’ll experience less damage.
   
2. Avoid cotton swabs inside the ear canal. While for most people it’s fairly common practice to clean their ears by digging cotton swabs into the ear canal, this practice should be stopped. For one, it’s unlikely you’ll clear anything out of the canal because you’re just pushing it deeper in. Also, some wax in the ear is good, as it protects the inner ear (that’s what it’s meant to do). The practice of using swabs to clean the inside of the ear is dangerous as it can pierce the ear canal and do damage to other organs. Instead, use a wet cloth to clean around the area. See your doctor for removal of excess wax.
   
3. Listen to music at a reasonable level. If you wear earphones, AARP suggests you listen only at 60% of the volume, for 60 minutes tops. Also, if you are constantly around noise, whether it’s in your home, at work, or on the street, consider wearing ear plugs to protect your ears from the excessive noise.

If you are a senior living in the Greater Cleveland area and would like to talk with a professional about home health care in Medina, or about other options regarding senior care in Lorain County, you can call the Always Best Care Grafton location at 440-791-7177 to set up a free care consultation. One of their professional care coordinators will sit down with you and discuss your wishes and your needs, and help you create a customized care plan. Call them today; they look forward to talking with you!

Avoid Senior Isolation with In-Home Health Care Services

Humans are social creatures. We need interaction with our peers on a regular basis; it makes us happier, more creative and fosters a sense of well-being. As people age, the possibility of isolation increases and that interaction with other people can come to a standstill. Research has shown that seniors who are isolated run a greater risk of developing serious health issues. Problems such as high blood pressure and depression are just a part of the problem. Obesity and diabetes are also possible when a senior is isolated.

The Reasons Seniors become Isolated

• Oftentimes, seniors live on a fixed income. Because of this, it can be difficult to find extra money to go out with friends, or for other entertainment outings.
• As people age, their circle of family and friends can dwindle easily due to people moving away, retiring, and even passing away. The senior’s social circle therefore becomes more and more limited, creating isolation.
• Driving skills or privileges are often limited in seniors, causing an inability to get around outside of the home. 
• Seniors often need some type of assistive device or simply feel shaky on their feet, making venturing out of their home uncomfortable and unpleasant for them.

How In-Home Health Care Can Help

• An Always Best Care caregiver that visits the senior regularly (everyday) will be there to dispel isolation in a number of ways. Through their own companionship, and also through the ability to assist them with walking outside, escorting them to events and other outings, as well as planning visits to friends and family.
• A pet is an excellent way to avoid senior isolation. If there is a question about whether the senior can take care of the animal, the ABC caregiver is there to provide pet help such as feeding, watering, walking, etc.

Other Ways to Help Prevent Isolation

• Learn about volunteer opportunities for seniors.
• Keep in touch with family and friends via the internet and virtual chats.
• Find free senior community activities.

If you are interested in getting a free consultation regarding in-home care in the Greater Cleveland or Medina County area, call (440) 791-7177 today, or email jbechtold@abc-seniors.com. ABC has been providing exceptional in-home health care in Medina County for several years, as well as information on assisted living communities.

Obtain Information on Senior Housing in Grafton, OH through ABC

Always Best Care Senior Services has been in the business of assisting seniors for the past 20 years. Since 1996, they have been providing in-home care to seniors all over the country via skilled and compassionate caregivers, while also assisting seniors with information on senior living communities. If you are interested in receiving a free consultation through ABC and you live in the Greater Cleveland or Grafton, OH area, call (440) 791-7177 for more information.

What services are provided with in-home care?

Depending on the level of care that the senior requires, the compassionate caregiver can assist them between two and 24 hours each and every day. All of the Always Best Care caregivers are bonded, insured, go through thorough criminal background checks, and are also CPR and first-aid certified. They are highly-skilled and well-qualified to perform tasks such as companionship services, home helper services and personal care services.

Some of these include:

• Plan, prepare and clean up meals
• Organize and clean closets
• Monitor diet and eating
• Companionship and conversation
• Maintain calendar
• Oversee home deliveries
• Provide respite care
• Arrange appointments

This is not an exhaustive list, and when a Personal Care plan is put into place, it outlines all of the services that the caregiver provides assistance with, and the plan is continually updated.

In addition to in-home care services, Always Best Care also provides information on senior living in Greater Cleveland. If you are curious about the type of senior communities available and the senior housing in Grafton, OH, a representative from Always Best Care can sit down with you for a free consultation and discuss the various communities in that area. 

Selecting the right home can be a daunting task, that’s why Always Best Care providers are knowledgeable about the best senior living communities. Whether you are looking for an assisted living community, Alzheimer’s and dementia care homes, board and care homes, or a nursing facility, Always Best Care has the experience in matching seniors with the perfect home for them.

For more information about senior housing in the Greater Cleveland and Grafton, OH area, call (440) 791-7177 to set up a free consultation.

What Is The DASH Diet & How Can It Help You?

One out of every three American adults has hypertension. This issue significantly increases the risk of developing heart disease, and in having a stroke. More commonly known as High Blood Pressure, the DASH diet can help you lower your blood pressure, and greatly reduce your risk of these very serious, and oftentimes fatal, issues.

DASH is an acronym for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, and it was developed to encourage healthy eating habits that will reduce high blood pressure. What does it involve?

• Minimizing the intake of saturated fats and trans fats
• Minimizing the intake of unhealthy amounts of sodium
• Minimizing the intake of unhealthy levels of sugar
• Increasing the intake of essential nutrients such as magnesium, calcium & potassium

In addition to lowering blood pressure, the DASH diet will also assist the individual in losing weight and maintaining a more healthy diet thereby greatly reducing his/her risk of developing chronic issues like cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, etc.

DASH Daily Basics

Grains 6-8 servings	Vegetables 4-5 servings
Fruits 4-5 servings	Dairy 2-3 servings
Lean Meats 6 or fewer servings	Nuts, seeds 1 serving
Fats & Oils 2-3 servings	Sweets 1 or fewer servings

Even though the DASH diet is intended for people with hypertension to help them reduce their blood pressure, it is recommended for everyone to follow. The DASH diet equates to healthy overall eating and the effects of it will help any individual not only maintain their blood pressure at a healthy level, it will also help to ease inflammation (the number one cause of chronic issues), as well as lower cholesterol. Anyone, not only seniors, can benefit from the DASH diet and there are flexible plans that can fit into a vegetarian’s diet, as well. 

Since 1996, Always Best Care Senior Services has been providing exceptional compassionate care in Canada and the United States. With franchises all over North America, they take pride in the experience and dedication provided by their skilled and highly-trained caregivers. If you live in the Greater Cleveland area and are interested in in-home health care in Grafton or other options in senior care in Medina, you can call the Always Best Care Grafton location at 440-791-7177 or email them at jbechtold@abc-seniors.com and set up a free consultation. 

Certain Medications Can Raise The Risk Of Getting Dementia

There are built-in risk factors for all kinds of dementia and then there are also certain medications that are suspected to increase your odds of getting some form of dementia. While Alzheimer’s disease is a form of a dementia, it isn’t the only one. Regular risk factors include smoking, atherosclerosis, hypertension, diabetes, genetics, age, and alcohol use.

• A possible link has recently been found between heartburn medications that contain PPIs (proton pump inhibitors) and dementia. While it is possible that other factors might be at work here, including that individuals taking PPIs might also be at a higher risk for developing dementia anyway due to obesity, drinking heavily or smoking heavily, it is still considered wise to avoid PPIs if at all possible to prevent developing dementia.

• Anticholinergic drugs are another type of drug to avoid in the elderly to possibly prevent the onset of dementia. These drugs include over the counter medications such as sleep aids, allergy medicines like Benadryl, antidepressants and more. Instead of completely going off any of these medications, it’s best to consult your physician to talk about the pros and cons, benefits of the current medications, and any possible alternatives.

• A lack of Vitamin D might also raise the risk for cognitive decline including executive functioning (following directions, reasoning, planning, etc.), semantic memory (learned facts), episodic memory (personal past events), and visuospatial ability (depth perception, reading, etc). Get Vitamin D in such foods as beef liver, cod liver oil, fatty fish like tuna, foods that are fortified with Vitamin D (milk, yogurt, cereals, etc.), and Swiss cheese.

While it’s important to know the pros and cons to every medication, if you’re taking a medicine that might raise your chances of developing dementia, it’s probably best to talk with your doctor about alternatives and consider stopping for mild symptoms.

Always Best Care has been providing quality in-home care to seniors all over the United States and Canada for the past 20 years. If you are interested in receiving a free consultation regarding senior care in Lorain County or in-home health care in Medina, contact the local Always Best Care office at 440-791-7177 today.

Seniors Can Obtain Superior In-Home Care In Greater Cleveland Through Always Best Care

There comes a time in every senior’s life when they need to start considering whether they would like to have in-home care or move into an assisted living community. Always Best Care has been in the care giver industry since 1996, and they specialize in in-home care as well as providing referrals to seniors who desire to transition into an assisted living community. There are many benefits to in-home care, as there are a great many benefits to moving into an assisted living community.

Seniors in the Greater Cleveland area, who are interested in in-home care in Greater Cleveland, or placement for senior assisted living in Greater Cleveland, can call the Always Best Care Grafton location and set up a free care consultation. During this consultation, a Care Coordinator will help you create a personalized Care Plan, which thoroughly outlines your specific needs, medical, intellectual, social, emotional, spiritual, etc. This Care Plan is continually updated as your needs change, so you never have to worry about whether your customized Care Plan reflects your current status.

Seniors opting for in-home care in Greater Cleveland are provided a number of services that fall within the home helper, companion and personal care categories. Some of these services include pet and plant care, preparing, serving, and cleaning up after meals, assistance with walking, grooming, bathing, etc., appointment reminders, escorting to various locations like worship services, doctors appointments, events, and a host of other remarkable services that will allow the senior not only to free up their time participating in activities they truly enjoy, but that will also provide them with compassionate care and companionship.

Since Always Best Care always puts the well-being of seniors first, they also provide Special Services that help give their senior clients and their family peace of mind. These include:

• Always on Call – This program gives seniors and their family access to a physician 24/7. No more running to the emergency department for non-emergency issues.

• Always Safe – This program is a 24/7 fall prevention and detection program that gives extra peace of mind to the senior and their family members.

• Always in Touch – This program offers a daily telephone call to seniors who live in remote locations or who have limited mobility.

Seniors living in the Greater Cleveland area can call the Always Best Care Greater Cleveland location at 440-791-7177 to find out more information about in-home care in Greater Cleveland, and referrals for senior assisted living in Greater Cleveland.