Always Best Care Morris and Essex Counties

Our elders, those over 60 years old, may raise their life expectancy by staying physically and mentally active and exercising on a regular basis. Exercising has so many benefits; it can help build endurance, maintain balance and strength and prevent falls.In addition, regular exercise can lessen the chances of developing arthritis, cognitive decline and chronic illnesses, such as heart disease and diabetes.  Here are few exercises older adults should practice on a regular basis: Wall push-ups: Wall push-ups are great for increasing strength of the upper part of the body, such as shoulders and chest. Wall push ups are most suitable for older adults as it can be done almost everywhere and at any time. There’s no requirement for any equipment or the expense of a gym. Toe taps: This can be done by si tting on a chair and keeping your feet on the floor. You just have to raise your toes high enough that you can sense the muscles along your shin. This helps in strengthenin...

A good night's sleep is as important as regular exercise and a healthy diet. However, as we age, we often experience changes in our sleeping patterns. Many seniors wake up too early, stay awake throughout the night, or fall asleep during the day. Below are some useful tips for older adults to help overcome these age-related sleep problems. Maintain a stable sleep schedule. Wake up early in the morning and go to bed on time at night. Stick to the same sleep schedule even on the weekends. Make sure that the bedroom is quiet and dark, with no distractions like a television or radio program on in the background. Avoid consuming alcohol before bedtime as it may disrupt your sleep. Avoid daytime naps because if you sleep during the day, you are more likely to stay awake at night. Don’t drink liquids before going to bed to prevent excessive urination during the night. Avoid big meals before bedtime as it takes time to digest, especially meals heavy in carbohydrates. Try to have...

Is your aging loved one suffering from a medical condition? Are you their primary caregiver? Senior care is a serious responsibility that many family members take upon themselves. Just taking care of an elderly member of your family can be time consuming, if they suffer from a disease, the responsibility increases tenfold. Caring for an aging loved one with a medical condition may turn out to be trickier than you think. Care requirements differ with diseases, mixes of multiple diseases, and can change or increase with time. How can you care for senior with a medical condition?Here are a few basic and helpful tips below. Medication – Keep a close eye on the older adult’s medication. Make sure they are taking the proper medication on time and as prescribed by their physician. If they forget to take the medication often, set reminders to alert them. This can be done with an alarm clock, wrist watch, even smart TV’s. Medication plays an essential role in keeping seniors healthy and...

For the past 20 years, Always Best Care has been providing exceptional and compassionate in-home care to seniors in the United States and Canada. During that time, their licensed and professional caregivers have assisted over 25,000 seniors maintain their independence and improve their overall quality of life. Always Best Care employs their caregivers; they don’t contract them out, so seniors and their families can rest easy and be assured that they are receiving only the finest care available. Seniors living in the Essex area, who are interested in home care or free referrals for assisted living in Essex , are encouraged to contact the Always Best Care to set up a free care consultation. During this consultation, a professional care coordinator will visit the senior and their family to discuss all of the seniors needs. These needs include medical, emotional, intellectual, social, physical, etc. All of this information is outlined in the senior’s customized care plan, and is modi...