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Coping strategies and mental health support are essential for seniors with psoriasis. Here are some coping strategies and mental health considerations for seniors living with psoriasis:

1. Education and Awareness: Encourage seniors to learn more about psoriasis to better understand their condition. Provide educational materials, reliable online resources, or recommend support groups where they can connect with others facing
similar challenges.

2. Open Communication: Encourage seniors to talk openly about their feelings and experiences with psoriasis. Sharing their concerns, frustrations, and emotions can alleviate stress and promote emotional well-being.

3. Stress Management: Stress can trigger or worsen psoriasis symptoms. Encourage them to engage in activities they enjoy, such as reading, listening to music, practicing deep breathing exercises, meditation, or gentle exercises like yoga or tai chi.

4. Supportive Networks: Encourage seniors to seek support from their social circles, whether it’s through friends, family, or support groups to provide support and empathy.

Let's Have a Party! It's Elvis Week! Grab the senior in your life and cut a rug to the classic tunes of the KING! 🎶🥳🕺🥓

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This week we honor Community Health Centers that provide high-quality care, improve health outcomes, and narrow health disparities in our communities. 👏

By providing highly coordinated and integrated care, Community Health Centers save the healthcare system more than $24 billion annually in reduced emergency, hospital, and specialty care costs.

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Lifestyle factors and self-care practices play a crucial role in managing psoriasis for seniors. Here are some lifestyle recommendations and self-care strategies specifically tailored for seniors living with psoriasis:

1. Maintain a Healthy Diet: Encourage seniors to adopt a well-balanced diet that includes plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats. Encourage them to identify and minimize any dietary triggers that may aggravate
their psoriasis.

2. Stay Hydrated: Drinking an adequate amount of water is important for maintaining healthy skin and overall well-being.

3. Gentle Skincare: Help seniors establish a gentle skincare routine to keep their skin moisturized and minimize irritation. Recommend fragrance-free, hypoallergenic skincare products, and discourage the use of harsh soaps or hot water that can strip the skin’s natural oils.

4. Sun Protection: Advise seniors to protect their skin from excessive sun exposure, as sunburn can trigger or worsen psoriasis symptoms. Encourage them to apply broad-spectrum sunscreen with a high SPF, wear protective clothing, and seek shade when spending time outdoors.

Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune disease that primarily affects the skin, although it can also have systemic effects. It occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy skin cells, causing rapid and excessive skin cell growth. This results in the formation of thick, red, scaly patches or plaques on the skin. The exact cause of psoriasis is still not fully understood, but it is believed to involve a combination of genetic, environmental, and immune system factors. Psoriasis can develop at any age, but it most commonly appears between the ages of 15 and 35.

As we age, feelings of isolation can creep in, but you’re not alone. In fact, 50% of individuals aged over 60 are at risk of social isolation. This month, let’s shed light on the mental health of our elderly population, particularly among minority groups who may face additional barriers to access care.

Always Best Care is also here to help. We encourage maintaining relationships through regular contact with loved ones, and planning get-togethers. Open communication about feelings of loneliness is vital. Building new connections is equally important. Joining community groups, volunteering, and learning new skills can foster a sense of community. For our elderly minority population, these activities can also help bridge cultural gaps and improve mental health.

Nothing means more than the memories we make and the love that we share. Happy Gorgeous Grandma Day! 👵👩‍🦳💗

If you are searching for fun activities to share with the senior in your life, look no further! July is National Lasagna Awareness Month! A great opportunity to get hands on in the kitchen and make a delicious lasagna!

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🤔then again.... he doesn't have a recipe he doesn't like. Enjoy!

When the time comes to find a new living environment to support your overall well-being, Always Best Care is here to guide you step by step in selecting a new place to call home. We consider your preferences for location, care levels, budget, and most importantly where you feel most comfortable. Your overall well-being encompasses selecting a living environment where you feel understood, accepted, and supported.

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Who needs a special day to celebrate kittens? Cats are AMAZING and make great pets and companions for the elderly. In fact, bonding with a pet also lowers blood pressure and cholesterol, which helps senior owners stay healthier. 🐱

Let's celebrate our feline companions, post your kitty photos below!! 📸🐈

Aging is a balance between physical needs, mental peace, and life’s stressors. Every day, life brings you lots of curveballs, so how you deal with those can be the difference maker.

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Seniors are particularly vulnerable during heatwaves. Check on a friend or neighbor and have someone do the same for you.

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It is a sweet treat for The Center in Boerne's June Birthdays! We wish everyone a great celebration on their birthdays; thank you for letting us participate in your special day! 🎂🎉

July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, so let’s focus on dismantling these barriers together:

1. Education: Understanding mental health issues can dispel fears and misconceptions. Participate in awareness campaigns and share your knowledge to break down barriers of the misunderstanding.

2. Compassion and Empathy: Listen without judgement to those confiding their mental health struggles. Offer support and encourage professional help, reminding them there’s no shame in seeking support.

3. Advocacy: Stand up against stigma and support policies that ensure equal rights and accessibility for people struggling with mental health issues.

At Always Best Care, we understand the unique mental health needs of the elderly, especially among minority populations. We provide compassionate care and support, helping to bridge the gap in mental health service utilization. Remember, mental health is just as important as physical health. Let’s create a community where everyone feels supported and understood.

Seniors are particularly vulnerable during heatwaves. Seek medical care immediately if you have, or someone you know has, symptoms of heat-related illness like muscle cramps, headaches, nausea or vomiting.

Mental health issues are universal, affecting many regardless of age, race, or social status. Yet, stigmas often hinder us from seeking help, especially among minority elderly populations. In fact, up to 50% of people with common mental disorders do not use health services according to a study conducted by BMC Psychiatry.

July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, so let’s focus on dismantling these barriers together.

Seniors are particularly vulnerable during heatwaves. Stay in air-conditioned buildings as much as possible. If your home doesn’t have air conditioning, contact your local health department or locate an air-conditioned shelter in your area.

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Seniors are more likely to have a chronic medical condition that changes normal body responses to heat. Please ensure the senior in your life stays hydrated and has access to a cool area.

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Seniors are particularly vulnerable during heatwaves. Please ensure that the senior in your life is hydrated and has access to a cool area.

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Everyone should receive care in a safe environment. Using our placement services can ensure your patient is in the right place.

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June is National Adopt a Cat Month! 😸

Cats make great pets and companions for the elderly. Cats are low maintenance and have fewer medication issues than dogs. They are predictable and very happy indoors. Bonding with a pet also lowers blood pressure and cholesterol, which helps senior owners stay healthier.

Source: Senior Safety Advice

Elder abuse is something that we take very seriously. It’s important to remember that anyone can help at some level. If you suspect abuse, call the police or 911 immediately if someone you know is in immediate, life-threatening danger. Relay your concerns to the local Adult Protective Services (APS). Here is a map with a listing of APS across the United States: https://ncea.acl.gov/Resources/State.aspx

Source: National Center on Elder Abuse

How To Protect Your Skin in Extreme Heat

Being exposed to direct sunlight without skin protection can increase the risk of cancer. Whenever you expect to spend time outdoors, apply sunblock generously to avoid sunburns and skin damage. The sun is at its harshest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., but seniors should be careful at all hours. Wearing sunglasses to protect eyes is essential too, as UV rays can be just as harmful to your eyes as your skin.

The impact a father has on his children is felt for generations. Today we celebrate all the life lessons one father passes down to another. Happy Father's Day!

Today begins Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Week recognizing the invaluable work of nursing assistants in the senior care industry.

Safety for seniors is critical in the summer. Older adults are more vulnerable to heat and dehydration, so they often must take extra precautions to be safe during heatwaves or extreme humidity. Stay hydrated, protect them from the sun’s UV rays, and know the signs of heat related illnesses. Summer can be an excellent time of year for seniors as long as they commit to a
safety plan.

Diabetes is a serious condition where your glucose levels are too high. It can happen when your body doesn’t produce enough insulin or the insulin it produces isn’t effective.

Helpful Resource!
In honor of Diabetes Week, June 12 - 18th, take a moment to listen to this American Diabetes Association podcast intended for people with diabetes and their caregivers.

https://diabetesjournals.org/journals/pages/diabetes_day_by_day

Being a caregiver for a family member with Alzheimer’s is a journey that can include immense challenges. As the condition progresses, the caregiving role intensifies, often requiring around-the-clock attention and care.

To learn more how Alzheimer’s respite care can help ease the stress of caregiving, read our blog via: https://alwaysbestcare.com/resources/alzheimers-respite-care

One of the best summer safety tips for seniors is to be in frequent contact with friends or family. If you have an aging loved one, you should check up on them regularly throughout the summer. Make sure their home is cool enough to be comfortable and encourage them to drink plenty of water and limit their exposure to direct sunlight. During the intense heat waves, your senior loved one should have a visitor at least once per day to ensure that they’re safe and healthy.

More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s. By 2050, this number is projected to rise to nearly 13 million. 💔

During Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, Always Best Care will be going purple to help bring awareness and help fight this devastating disease.

To learn more about how you can help during Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, please visit alz.org/abam.