Always Best Care Senior Services of Basking Ridge Newsletter
February 2018

Benefits of Aging In Place
 It’s a fact, people are living longer and many prefer the comfort of staying in their own homes for as long as possible. Although great strides have been made to improve the quality of assisted living communities and nursing homes, many refuse to accept that as an option. Aging in place comes with many benefits for both seniors and their families. In this month’s article we will cover those benefits and more. If you need additional information, please contact us at 908-484-1600.
4 Benefits of Aging in Place

Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, ranking above cancer, stroke, diabetes, and other causes?
People are living longer, and many prefer the comfort of staying in their own homes for as long as possible. They don't want to go into an assisted living community or nursing home unless they have to. And as long ... Read More  
Now What? When Seniors are Resistant to Accepting Help

As a family member, it can be easy to see that your aging parent or loved one could benefit from some extra help. They may not need to go into assisted living or a nursing home yet, but having some assistance around their home could make it safer and easier for them to continue aging in place. However, your loved one may not necessarily see why they could benefit from an in-home caregiver ... Read More  
February is American Heart Month ...
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. Every year, 1 in 4 deaths is caused by heart disease.

The good news? Heart disease can often be prevented when people make healthy choices and manage their health conditions. Communities, health professionals, and families can work together to create opportunities for people to make healthier choices.

Such Amazing Support!

As many of you know, Always Best Care of Basking Ridge hosted a food drive to benefit the Food Bank Network of Somerset County. We reached out to friends and people in our community and we were blessed by the response.  Our drive raised over 300 food items and a donation of $1,000, plus a company match for the same amount.  A wonderful success! 
Always in Touch
A free service providing a friendly phone call each weekday for seniors and disabled adults. Always in Touch provides daily socialization and the reassurance that the senior "is not alone." Enroll today!
Always Safe
If you or your loved one needs evening protection but not overnight care, then Always Safe is right for you. Always Safe combines in-home care during the day with a Philips Lifeline fall detection system at night.
Veterans Program
Many war time Veterans and their Surviving Spouses do not know about their potential entitlements to VA benefits. Always Best Care can provide the resources to obtain the VA Benefits they are entitled to.

February Recipe:
Valentine's Day Salad
A pleasing melange of strawberries, bananas and crushed pineapple is stirred into strawberry gelatin, spooned into  heart-shaped molds and chilled. A dollop of whipped topping is all that is needed to complete this refreshing and romantic dessert.
Recipe provided by:
allrecipes.com

Valentine's Day Salad
Help Fight Alzheimer's
Alzheimer's disease affects more than 5.4 million Americans - 5.2 million are senior citizens. Help us fight this dreaded disease with your time or donation. For more information, click here.
About Our Services

Since 1996, Always Best Care has helped families with non-medical in-home care and assisted living placement services. With Always Best Care, every client receives extraordinary care in an inspiring environment with caring people. Our Care Coordinators have worked with thousands of seniors across the country. We're here to serve you! 
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