Senior Placement Services: Finding the Right Community for Your Senior

By Phil Davidson

Senior placement services in Rock Hill is a specialty of the elder care professionals at Always Best Care of Rock Hill, serving York, Lancaster, and Chester counties, including the communitiesRock Hill, Tega Cay, Fort Mill, Lake Wylie, and Indian Land, as well as York, Clover, and Hickory Grove. We understand that at a certain point, it may prove in your elderly loved one's best interest for them to move into an assisted living, independent, or continuing care community. The elder care professionals at Always Best Care of Rock Hill, serving York, Lancaster, and Chester counties, including the communities Rock Hill, Tega Cay, Fort Mill, Lake Wylie, and Indian Land, as well as York, Clover, Hickory Grove, and McConnells, encourage you to assist your senior in choosing the perfect community for their needs by taking advantage of the placement services that Always Best Care has to offer.

Always Best Care specializes in providing placement for independent, assisted living, and continuing care retirement communities. The professionals who manage the placement services are highly educated regarding the offerings of local facilities and have a great deal of experience matching the needs of seniors to the communities that will best fit their lifestyles. A free service, placement is an integral part of the Always Best Care mission, as the company strives to ensure that elderly individuals have access to high quality care no matter if they are aging in place or looking to move into a senior community.

While placement services are valuable to elderly individuals who have family living nearby, they are even more important for those seniors who do not have family living locally. As such, Always Best Care works with individuals who live in other areas of the country but have family members looking to move into a senior care facility in the Rock Hill area, as well as those who have seniors living in other parts of the country who are interested in relocating to Rock Hill. In addition to providing traditional placement recommendations, the professionals at Always Best Care can arrange for local transportation and hotel stays for individuals who are visiting from out of town in an effort to choose the right facility.

Always Best Care Senior Services of Rock Hill, the safety and wellbeing of seniors are the top priorities. At a certain point, the professionals know that it is in your loved one's best interest to move into a community that affords a higher degree of care. By understanding the differences between independent, assisted, and skilled nursing facilities, you can help your senior choose the right community for their needs. 

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We at Always Best Care Senior Services of Rock Hill are attuned to your needs and equipped with the knowledge and experience to make the transition to elderly care easier on you.  It is not an easy decision to make, so we have put together an E-booklet filled with tips, advice, and general information so that you are well informed, which you can find at http://bit.ly/OMRg8X.  If you decide to contact us to assist you care for your senior, we will discuss your needs and capabilities so that the change in their life is handled delicately.  Phil Davidson, the owner of Always Best Care of Rock Hill, awaits your phone call or email, whether it is today or farther down the road.

Phil Davidson

803-329-0079

Assisted Living Rock Hill: Understanding the Differences Between Communities

By Phil Davidson

Assisted Living in Rock Hill is a specialty of the elder care professionals at Always Best Care of Rock Hill, serving York, Lancaster, and Chester counties, including the communitiesRock Hill, Tega Cay, Fort Mill, Lake Wylie, and Indian Land, as well as York, Clover, and Hickory Grove. We understand that senior living communities come in many varieties. In fact, there are three main categories of these facilities: independent living communities, assisted living communities, and nursing homes. We know that choosing the right facility for your loved one is not always easy—but you can better weigh your options by understanding the differences between these categories.

• Independent Living Communities: These neighborhoods are for residents over a certain age (most commonly 55) who do not need elder care assistance. People living in these communities are responsible for their homes and can benefit from the social events that are often planned by residents. This is a wonderful option for seniors who are looking to live near people who share their interests.
• Assisted Living Communities: In an assisted living community, residents benefit from non-medical care, such as assistance with personal hygiene, meal preparation, grooming, etc. Like independent living communities, assisted living facilities frequently provide an active social calendar that allows residents to participate in a variety of events. For instance, they may host fitness classes, book clubs, art classes, trips to local museums, etc.
• Nursing Homes: Also called skilled nursing facilities, nursing homes provide medical care to seniors who have health conditions that require special attention. Staff members are on call 24 hours per day to ensure that elderly individuals have access to the care that they need. Some social activities may be provided, but the focus of care in a nursing home is health, rather than social interaction. A nursing facility is a good option for seniors who can no longer take care of themselves at home or rely upon extensive in-home care provided by skilled professionals.

Always Best Care Senior Services of Rock Hill, the safety and wellbeing of seniors are the top priorities. At a certain point, the professionals know that it is in your loved one's best interest to move into a community that affords a higher degree of care. By understanding the differences between independent, assisted, and skilled nursing facilities, you can help your senior choose the right community for their needs. 

Click here for our videos on Senior Care and a special one regarding Alzheimer's Care.

We at Always Best Care Senior Services of Rock Hill are attuned to your needs and equipped with the knowledge and experience to make the transition to elderly care easier on you.  It is not an easy decision to make, so we have put together an E-booklet filled with tips, advice, and general information so that you are well informed, which you can find at http://bit.ly/OMRg8X.  If you decide to contact us to assist you care for your senior, we will discuss your needs and capabilities so that the change in their life is handled delicately.  Phil Davidson, the owner of Always Best Care of Rock Hill, awaits your phone call or email, whether it is today or farther down the road.

Phil Davidson
803-329-0079

Alzheimer's Care Rock Hill: Early Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease

By Phil Davidson

Alzheimer's Care in Rock Hill is a specialty of the elder care professionals at Always Best Care of Rock Hill, serving York, Lancaster, and Chester counties, including the communities Rock Hill, Tega Cay, Fort Mill, Lake Wylie, and Indian Land, as well as York, Clover, and Hickory Grove, know that Alzheimer's disease is a condition that cannot be cured; however, they also understand that early detection is key to helping your elderly loved one access the healthcare they need to slow the progression of the condition. Early detection entails learning to recognize the warning signs of Alzheimer's disease and identify them should your senior develop them. Here are the ten warning signs associated with this condition, per the Alzheimer's Association.[1]

1. Disruptive memory loss: The most common symptom of Alzheimer's disease, memory loss that impacts daily life should be investigated.  
2. Difficulty planning and problem solving: Problem solving is frequently impacted by Alzheimer's disease.
3. Challenges performing familiar tasks: Activities like driving to a frequently visited store, managing money, or playing a game can become difficult.
4. Disorientation regarding the time or place: The inability to keep up with the passage of time and the tendency to believe it is a different year are common among individuals who have Alzheimer's disease.
5. Misunderstanding of spatial relationships and images: Vision impairment can indicate Alzheimer's disease in some individuals, as they may find it hard to read, judge distance, or differentiate colors.
6. Difficulty with written or verbal communication: Stopping in the middle of a conversation, using the wrong words, and repeating certain phrases may occur in an elderly individual who has Alzheimer's disease.
7. Inability to retrace steps and the increased misplacement of items: Not remembering where they placed something, or where they would normally place a certain item, can cause seniors to have difficulty pinpointing the location of certain items or retracing their steps to try to discover where they had them last.
8. Impaired judgment: Because Alzheimer's disease can impact the area of the brain that makes decisions poor judgment is something that seniors may experience as this condition develops.
9. Isolation from social and other activities: Alzheimer's disease may cause seniors to withdraw from events and activities that they once enjoyed.
10. Alterations in mood, behavior, and personality: Confusion, anxiety, and disorientation caused by Alzheimer's disease can result in changes to an individual's personality.

Click here for our videos on Senior Care and a special one regarding Alzheimer's Care.

The home care professionals at Always Best Care of Rock Hill encourage you to schedule a doctor's appointment for your senior if you notice any of these warning signs. By doing so, you can assist them in accessing the healthcare they need to manage Alzheimer's disease and slow its development.

We at Always Best Care Senior Services of Rock Hill are attuned to your needs and equipped with the knowledge and experience to make the transition to elderly care easier on you.  It is not an easy decision to make, so we have put together an E-booklet filled with tips, advice, and general information so that you are well informed, which you can find at http://bit.ly/OMRg8X.  If you decide to contact us to assist you care for your senior, we will discuss your needs and capabilities so that the change in their life is handled delicately.  Phil Davidson, the owner of Always Best Care of Rock Hill, awaits your phone call or email, whether it is today or farther down the road.

Phil Davidson
803-329-0079

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[1] http://www.alz.org/alzheimers_disease_10_signs_of_alzheimers.asp