As a person ages either they, or those close to them, begin to notice some changes in their memory. This class will delve into the changes that occur naturally in the brain and are expected versus changes that are out of the ordinary and may need to be addressed by a physician. Join us as […]
Prime Living Aiken Standard September 2021 Kara Flanders Director of Business Development DayBreak Adult Care Services Do you have a White Card, or do you think you might be eligible for one? My job as the Business Development Director of DayBreak Adult Care Services is to assist families with the process which can be arduous […]
The need for in-home care might come from an illness, injury, hospitalization, or simply the gradual process of aging. Indeed, many people remain independent at home into their nineties. Although we may recognize that getting older can diminish us physically, it’s still hard to admit when it gets the better of us, especially when it […]
Caregivers are stretched to the max most of the year, but the stress can take on an entirely different meaning during the holiday season. Expectations and Traditions First and foremost, caregivers must be realistic. Our culture tends to paint a perfect holiday picture of families gathered around a fireplace, drinking eggnog, and laughing happily. That […]
To constantly maintain the high professional standards of staff, we sent two of our employees to be certified by Teepa Snow to facilitate teaching the Positive Approach to Care for people living with dementia. Teepa has eight tips. We continue our two-part series as Ms. Snow has offered in our training. For many people living […]
To constantly maintain the professional high standards of staff, we sent two of our employees to be certified by Teepa Snow to facilitate teaching the Positive Approach to Care for people living with dementia. For many people living with dementia, their first primary caregiver or care partner is their spouse. For many reasons this is […]
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) tells us that during the summer, it is important for everyone, especially older adults and people with chronic medical conditions, to be aware of the dangers of hyperthermia. Hyperthermia is an abnormally high body temperature caused by a failure of the heat-regulating mechanisms in the body to deal with […]
DayBreak Adult Care Services will restart in-person meetings of the Alzheimer’s Disease and Lewy Body Dementia support groups in May. Dr. Misbba Kahn, of Aiken Physicians Alliance Neuroscience, will speak to the combined group at 11 a.m. May 11 at the Lessie B. Price Aiken Senior & Youth Center. DayBreak Adult Care Services will adhere […]
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 […]
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: […]