Monday, March 29, 2010
Does anyone really want to end up in a nursing home?
Does anyone really want to end up in a nursing home?
As a care coordinator for seniors and their families, I have visited many different types of facilities in San Diego County. But none are as wonderful as a RCFE or Residential Care Facility for the Elderly.
These homes house up to 6 residents and are licensed by the state of California.
Each one is unique in its design, décor and size, from ultra modern to country to cozy. A few are actually located in vineyards. Some are calm and quite while others are teaming with activity.
When you walk into an RCFE, you are usually greeted by the smells of homemade cooking. RCFE’s take pride in preparing delicious meals for their residents with fresh baked breads, soups, baked chicken, roasts and casseroles and always deserts. And they take meal requests!
The caregiver to client ration is 1:3 or 1:4 giving the caregiver and resident more personalized time together including bathing, grooming and dressing along with a little extra TLC. They can assist with medication management all the way to Hospice care. Here there is always continuity of care making a more personal relationship with the caregiver, making a friend.
RCFE’s have private rooms for seniors and some have private bathrooms. Many of the seniors bring their own furniture from home as well as pictures and personal items that make it feel more like home, or it can be supplied by the facility. If funds are an issue many facilities have shared rooms available and are careful in insuring a good match for their seniors. RCFE’s are always a better choice than a nursing home.
For help in finding an RCFE or information contact us at 1-619-757-1114 or go to www.alwaysbestcaresandiego.com and fill in the Request information or the Online Inquiry form at the bottom of the page.
As a care coordinator for seniors and their families, I have visited many different types of facilities in San Diego County. But none are as wonderful as a RCFE or Residential Care Facility for the Elderly.
These homes house up to 6 residents and are licensed by the state of California.
Each one is unique in its design, décor and size, from ultra modern to country to cozy. A few are actually located in vineyards. Some are calm and quite while others are teaming with activity.
When you walk into an RCFE, you are usually greeted by the smells of homemade cooking. RCFE’s take pride in preparing delicious meals for their residents with fresh baked breads, soups, baked chicken, roasts and casseroles and always deserts. And they take meal requests!
The caregiver to client ration is 1:3 or 1:4 giving the caregiver and resident more personalized time together including bathing, grooming and dressing along with a little extra TLC. They can assist with medication management all the way to Hospice care. Here there is always continuity of care making a more personal relationship with the caregiver, making a friend.
RCFE’s have private rooms for seniors and some have private bathrooms. Many of the seniors bring their own furniture from home as well as pictures and personal items that make it feel more like home, or it can be supplied by the facility. If funds are an issue many facilities have shared rooms available and are careful in insuring a good match for their seniors. RCFE’s are always a better choice than a nursing home.
For help in finding an RCFE or information contact us at 1-619-757-1114 or go to www.alwaysbestcaresandiego.com and fill in the Request information or the Online Inquiry form at the bottom of the page.
What is a Home Health Agency in San Diego, CA?
Home Health Agencies offer professional nursing and therapy services in the home. These services, provided by Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, therapists and social workers include:
· Health assessments
· Patient education
· Caregiver counseling
· Physical and occupational therapy
· Taking samples for lab tests
· Wound dressing
· Medication training and compliance
· Hospice care
· Management of IVs and more
They also provide aides, who incidental to medical care, help patients with activities of daily living. Home health agencies rely heavily on Medicare for reimbursement for their services.
For more information about Home Health Agencies, contact Always Best Care Senior Services, 619.757.1114.
Monday, March 22, 2010
2010 Alzheimer's Disease Facts an Figures
The Alzheimer's Association released a report entitled 2010 Alzheimer's Disease (AD) Facts and Figures, giving readers some information on incidence, mortality, cost of care and the disease’s effect on caregivers in particular, and on society in general. Below is a brief summary of the report.
Incidence
An estimated 5.3 million Americans live with Alzheimer's disease and about 200,000 persons under age 65 suffer from younger-onset Alzheimer's.
Currently, one American acquires Alzheimer's every 70 seconds; by 2050, one will develop Alzheimer's in every 33 seconds. That is, by 2050, 11-16 million people are expected to suffer from AD and about one million of new cases are expected each year.
Death Risk
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the 7th leading cause of all deaths and the 5th leading cause of death in Americans aged 65 and older in the United States.
The number of Alzheimer's related deaths increased by 46.1 percent between 2000 and 2006, while deaths from other major diseases like heart disease, stroke, prostate cancer decreased by 11.1, 18.2, and 8.7 percent respectively.
Race Effect
Older African-Americans and Hispanics are at higher risk for Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia than their white counterparts. Blacks are 2 times more likely and Hispanics about 1.5 times more likely than whites to have the condition.
Healthcare Cost
In 2009, about 11 million family members and other unpaid caregivers gave 12.5 billion hours of care to persons with Alzheimer's and other dementia related illnesses, costing nearly 144 billion.
The paid services for Medicare beneficiaries aged 65 years and older with Alzheimer's and other dementia-type diseases cost three times more than care for those without the condition. In 2010, the cost for paid health care for people aged 65 and older with the condition are estimated at $172 billion.
The report was published in the March 2010 issue of Alzheimer's & Dementia, the official journal of the Alzheimer's Association.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Welcome to Always Best Care Senior Services San Diego Blog
Always Best Care Senior Services of San Diego helps the senior community with free Assisted Living Placement as well as In-Home Non-Medical care. With Always Best Care, you get a choice of the best Assisted Living Facilities, Residential Care Homes, Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Facilities or In-Home Care based on your individual needs. We can provide you with In-Home Care assistance from 2 to 24 hours a day. Our caregivers are experienced, trained, thoroughly screened, insured and bonded. Call us today. Always Best Care Senior Services will help you get your independence back.
Always Best Care Senior Services of San Diego helps the senior community with free Assisted Living Placement as well as In-Home Non-Medical care. With Always Best Care, you get a choice of the best Assisted Living Facilities, Residential Care Homes, Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Facilities or In-Home Care based on your individual needs. We can provide you with In-Home Care assistance from 2 to 24 hours a day. Our caregivers are experienced, trained, thoroughly screened, insured and bonded. Call us today. Always Best Care Senior Services will help you get your independence back. For more information, visit http://www.alwaysbestcaresandiego.com/
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