DayBreak Adult Care Services is dedicated to improving the quality of life for seniors and helping them maintain their independence in their homes. Online Social Security access plays an important role in helping many seniors stay independent. By going online to SSA.gov, users can create a secure account and: apply for retirement, disability, and Medicare […]
Seniors and the Internet: Be Safe and Avoid Scams
Internet security should be on the minds of anyone who goes online, especially seniors. Many scams target older, less-tech-savvy users. DayBreak Adult Care Services offers the following tips to help to avoid online scams targeting seniors. Protect your computer The first step toward internet security is to protect your computer. Be sure to install: Firewall: […]
What happens when there is no one to take care of you?
The unfortunate reality is that many people are reaching their senior years and facing declining health with no children or immediate relatives to help. This leaves many people with no choice but to give up their homes and move into an assisted-living facility. Many such facilities are great places, but let’s face it, there’s no […]
In-home care is essential for aging Baby Boomers
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, life expectancy in the United States is increasing as birth rates decline. Within the next 10 years, there will be more Baby Boomers alive than babies, marking the first time in human history that the oldest generation has more people than the youngest. To put it into perspective, Baby […]
Seniors & Seasonal Allergies
How to help with seasonal allergies and limited exposure for the elderly At DayBreak Adult Care Services, our goal is to improve the quality of life for our clients by providing compassionate, dependable and reliable assistance, especially through in-home care. We take senior citizen health seriously, which is why we help our clients deal with […]
Senior Citizens & The Corona Virus
How to help reduce senior citizens’ exposure to corona virus According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, older adults and people who have severe underlying medical conditions, such as heart or lung disease or diabetes, are at higher risk for developing more serious corona virus symptoms. Our goal at DayBreak Adult Care is […]
Mistakes Made When Choosing In-Home Care for Adult Patients
Mistakes made when choosing in-home care for adult patients Providing care for elderly loved ones – perhaps even for yourself- can be daunting. The biggest mistake many people make is not doing their research. Research your best options for your needs – assisted living? In-home care? – then research the best candidates within each option. […]
The Adult Day Care Industry Will Be Even More Necessary By 2025
The adult day care industry will be even more necessary by 2025 The World Health Organization and the U.S. Census have published data on what we can expect from the adult care center industry and adult care homes over the next five years. Here are what the projections tell us about our aging population. The […]