For most people, the holidays represent a wonderful time of year to share the joys of family and friendship. But for some older adults, this time of year can be extremely difficult if their mental, physical and emotional needs are not taken into consideration. For the elderly, the nostalgic season and memories of friends and family members that they have outlived, or the long distances that separate family member can become even more painful during the holidays. In addition, older family members with special needs can get lost in the shuffle and chaos of happy family gatherings. This year, bring […]
As the leaders in Alzheimer’s home care in Boca Raton, FL and nearby areas, we know that good nutrition is beneficial at any age, increasing mental functioning, building our immunity, boosting energy levels, and even leading to faster recuperation times and better management of chronic health conditions. And now, proper nutrition for seniors is even more important than ever, with findings that poor nutritional decisions can eventually lead to cognitive decline and dementia. Specific research points to vitamins C (found in citrus fruits, tomatoes, spinach, red peppers) and E (found in nut and vegetable oils, whole grain products, spinach), antioxidants that […]
On Tuesday, 5 December 2017, at our Tenth Annual Christmas Gathering For Field Staff, Marie Luc was presented to her colleagues as our Excelsior Caregiver of The Year! Marie came to work for Aker Kasten in March 2009 and had been providing outstanding Boca Raton home care since. From the very beginning, she displayed a servant’s heart–she was committed to improving the quality of life of each patient assigned to her care. The words I don’t do that were not part of her vocabulary–nor was lateness nor absence ever part of her history with us. During these eight years, Marie stayed unfailingly with her patients, […]