Spending just 1-2 minutes a day laughing has many health benefits We’ve all heard the expression “laughter is the best medicine.” Well, that turns out to be true – laughter can provide us with many health benefits. Spending 1-2 minutes a day laughing is an effective way to expand our energy and improve our overall […]
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Living and Caring for those with Alzheimer’s
One in 10 people age 65+ has Alzheimer’s dementia. Every 66 seconds, someone in the United States develops Alzheimer’s bringing the total of those living with Alzheimer’s to more than 5.5 million people. By 2050 that number could reach 16 million! It is the 6th leading cause of death in the United States. It is […]
Protecting Your Identity: Medicare issuing new cards in 2018
Did you know that your social security number is printed on your Medicare Card? If you didn’t know – you’re not alone. There are an estimated 50 million benefit cards that currently have social security numbers printed on them to date. As far back as 2004, private insurance companies and other agencies began transitioning from […]
Creating an Assisted Living in Your Own Home
Peace of Mind as You Age in Place As we age, we may find ourselves in a situation where we may not be able to take care of ourselves. While some of us have family members who can help at times, with the combination of working families and those whose loved ones are out-of-state, we […]
Medication Safety: What you don’t know CAN hurt you
As we age, the number of prescriptions we take often increases. Each medication on its own has a specific task, but when combined with other medications it may have an adverse effect. If you take several medications, and see more than one doctor it’s crucial that you know and communicate to them all the medications […]
ABC Home Healthcare Professionals Team Receives Alzheimer’s Supportive Home Care Training
Specialized Training Ensures Best Possible Care to our Clients Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions. Over 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s today according to the Alzheimer’s Association. In the Home Healthcare field, agencies like ABC Home Healthcare Professionals providing care for people with Alzheimer’s require […]