Breathing is an essential part of life. When it becomes difficult or you are short of breath, it can make daily activities more challenging and impact your quality of life. Individuals living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD often know this all too well. Finding the right support can play an integral role in … Continue reading Living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) →

Aging isn’t easy. It isn’t easy if you’re the one who is aging. And it isn’t easy if it’s your parent or a loved one who is aging. As we age we slow down and tasks that were once easy become challenging, exhausting, and even dangerous. But some seniors are loathe to accept help. Whether … Continue reading Non-Medical Senior Care in San Antonio, TX →

If you’re a child or a loved one of a senior, one of the most frustrating things you can experience is when your parents refuse to accept help. Nobody wants to admit that they need help with something that they used to be able to do on their own, even if it is just a … Continue reading Why Some Seniors Reject Care and How to Help Them →

With nicer weather settling in, it’s hard to resist the temptation to go outside and enjoy the warmth and sunshine. It can also be a great opportunity to shift your workouts outdoors for not only a change of scenery, but also a change in activity. Switch things up and try some different exercises that you … Continue reading Summer Fitness: Moving Exercise Outdoors →

Spending time outdoors can be a great way to shake off the last of the winter blues and soak up the sun, but as the weather gets nicer, allergy season often gets worse. Dealing with seasonal allergies is no picnic, and it can be especially difficult for seniors who often have underlying health conditions that … Continue reading Summer Safety for Seniors with Allergies →

Always Best Care senior services are all about improving the lives of seniors in any way possible. Some services are of the type you’d expect: helping with mobility and meals, etc. Some other senior services, however, help in some more unexpected and more innovative ways. The Always Best Care senior services of San Antonio have … Continue reading Why San Antonio Seniors Should Consider Senior Services →

Do you think you might be in need of senior care? Is there a senior in your life who you think could really benefit from care? Are you worried about it? Anxious? Terrified? Well, don’t be terrified. While the fact that we slow down and tend to encounter more and more health problems as we … Continue reading Senior Care 101 →

Suffering from a stroke can be a potentially life-threatening situation. It is imperative that medical attention is sought immediately. However, sometimes individuals don’t realize they’re experiencing a stroke, nor do family, friends, or bystanders. That is why it is so important to recognize the signs of a stroke and what you should do if you … Continue reading Recognizing Signs of a Stroke – and How to Respond →

One of the common challenges seniors face as they get older is managing arthritis. Unbeknownst to many, “arthritis” is actually a term that encompasses more than 100 different types of joint pain and disease; it is not just one single disease. It often involves swelling, pain, and decreased mobility in the joints and can range … Continue reading Natural Methods for Managing Arthritis →

Chances are, if you battled allergies as an adolescent and adult, you’ll also have them as a senior. However, there are also instances where seniors develop new allergies which may be attributed to changes in their health and hormones. Scientists are not entirely sure what causes allergies to come and go, but they do know … Continue reading How Allergies Can Affect Seniors →