The Excelsior Award – Excelsior has a rich history. It has come to designate that which is higher than others – in a word, superior. Excelsior never suggests that a goal has been achieved – rather that the goal is higher still; ever onward and upward. We deeply appreciate the efforts and energy MAGDALA DORCE, 2019 Caregiver of The Year, expends in caring for our patients with competence and compassion, diligence and dedication. Her hard work and team spirit enables us to punctuate our shared labor for others with excellence and integrity. We are not yet all we can be – nor are […]
It’s an undeniable fact: the overwhelming majority of today’s older individuals would prefer to age at home instead of facing a move to a nursing home or assisted living facility. And with reason: home care services permit older individuals to experience safety and protection, while improving quality of life for seniors in their own home and their hometown community. When frailty or chronic conditions cause questions to arise about a senior’s ability to remain safely at home, professional home care agencies, like Aker Kasten Home Health Care, offer a realistic solution for helping seniors thrive. For instance, consider these top […]
Whether a senior is receiving home health services in a facility or at home, maintaining a sense of independence is a major consideration when looking to improve quality of life. When providing care for a loved one, it is easy to get into the habit of doing everything FOR the person rather than WITH the person. However, this well-intentioned behavior can actually have a negative influence on the person’s wellbeing. Sustaining feelings of senior independence is important for many reasons: The person receiving care will appreciate that you are seeing him as an individual still capable of making a contribution to […]