At some point, you may become one of the 40 million people in the U.S. providing care for a spouse, parent or other loved one. Children caring for an aging parent report feeling a stronger bond with their parent as well as improved self-esteem. In some cases, the additional time spent with a parent has […]
HOME CARE NEWS
National Wear Red Day Means So Much More
This February, we are highlighting Go Red for Women and National Wear Red Day. Tomorrow, February 2nd, women across the country will dress in red to spread awareness for Cardiovascular Disease. This up and coming day is presented by the American Heart Association, and is dedicated to making women aware of the risks of heart […]
Looking forward to serving more Gloucester Seniors
ABC is honored that Action Inc. selected us as their partner to take over their HomeCare program. As an established agency in Gloucester, ABC is looking forward to taking this opportunity to provide our services to more seniors in the Cape Ann community. We look forward to providing a seamless transition for both the caregiving […]
Laughter and your Health
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 […]
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 […]