"Always In Touch" Service One of Many Ways to
Boost Mental Health for Seniors
ROSEVILLE, Calif., May 15, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Always Best Care Senior Services, one of the
leading senior care franchise systems in the United States, works with thousands of
individuals and their families to provide personalized care plans
that allow seniors to age in place at home. During Mental Health
Awareness Month this May, the company is encouraging seniors to
make socialization part of their daily routine. One service that
has become increasingly popular since its launch over 12 years ago
is Always Best Care's complimentary telephone reassurance program,
which gives the companionship of a friendly voice to seniors and
disabled adults and helps combat the isolation and loneliness that
can take a toll on physical, mental and emotional health.
Always in Touch offers daily check-ins or weekly socialization
calls to Always Best Care clients, providing a sense of security
that the senior is not alone. This may be temporary while
recuperating from an illness or surgery, or it may be a more
permanent situation for someone who is isolated, living alone, or
in need of daily contact. Always Best Care is one of the few senior
care organizations to provide this kind of program to its
clients.
"Independence and the ability to age in place is a goal for many
seniors, and Always Best Care provides the in-home care solutions
that can help them do that. The older adults our franchise offices
work with are more likely to live alone, have a chronic illness or
hearing loss, or to be experiencing the loss of family and friends.
All of these factors increase their risk for loneliness and social
isolation, which is why it is so important to offer them
opportunities for companionship," said Jake
Brown, President and CEO of Always Best Care.
In-home caregivers provide companionship in addition to helping
with activities of daily living and tasks around the house. During
a caregiver visit, seniors have someone to discuss current events
with them, listen to stories about grandkids or happy family
memories and play games or cards. A caregiver is also able to
escort seniors on errands, to the movies, or out to lunch.
In addition to hiring an in-home caregiver, other tips Always
Best Care recommends for seniors to explore more social interaction
and a healthier mental state include:
- Seek out a relationship with neighbors who may be interested in
going for a walk, taking a coffee break together or checking in on
each other from time to time.
- Get family visits or regular phone/video calls on the calendar
so you have them to look forward to.
- Volunteer for an important cause in the community. You'll have
the opportunity to socialize and meet new people while helping an
organization that needs your time and talent.
- Join a club, attend exercise classes or pick up a new/old
hobby. Mental and physical activity is key.
- Arrange transportation to remove the stress or obstacle of
driving where you want to go. Some senior agencies offer pick-up
and drop-off services, or there may be carpool options with
friends.
Always Best Care is one of the nation's leading providers of
non-medical in-home care and senior living referral services, with
skilled home health care in limited markets. The company delivers
its services through an international network of more than 250
independently owned and operated franchise territories throughout
the United States and Canada. By working with case managers, social
workers, discharge planners, doctors, and families, Always Best
Care franchise owners provide affordable, comprehensive solutions
that can be specifically matched to meet a client's particular
physical or social needs.
About Always Best Care
Founded in 1996, Always Best Care Senior Services is based on the
belief that having the right people for the right level of
care means peace of mind for the client and family. Always Best
Care has been assisting seniors with a wide range of conditions and
personal needs for over 27 years and currently provides thousands
of hours of care every year. Franchise opportunities are available
to individuals interested in leveraging the company's clear
strategy and proven track record for delivering affordable,
dependable service to seniors in their local areas.
Always Best Care also offers exclusive programs such as Always
in Touch, Balance Tracking System, remote patient monitoring and a
24/7 Virtual Care. For more information regarding Always Best
Care's solutions, visit www.alwaysbestcare.com.
CONTACT:
Nicole
Hunnicutt
Fish Consulting
404-558-4108
nhunnicutt@fish-consulting.com
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