For those of us that are aging in place there comes a time that having someone nearby when we’re alone provides both comfort and companionship along with piece of mind. For one of our ABC clients that piece of mind became a life changing moment when Maureen Willard, a homemaker with ABC Home Healthcare realized […]
Living with Parkinson’s Disease
April 11th is World Parkinson’s Awareness Day. We have all heard of Parkinson’s disease, but what exactly is this disease? Parkinson’s disease is a disorder of the central nervous system that results from dopamine-producing nerve cells in the brain dying off. Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder, which affects 2-3% of the […]
Protecting Your Identity: Medicare issuing new cards in 2018
Did you know that your social security number is printed on your Medicare Card? If you didn’t know – you’re not alone. There are an estimated 50 million benefit cards that currently have social security numbers printed on them to date. As far back as 2004, private insurance companies and other agencies began transitioning from […]
Choosing Home Care: All Home Care is NOT Created Equal
When choosing home care, work with an agency that is contracted with Elder Services to ensure the best quality care People age 65 and over now make up the majority of the population in the United States. We are living longer and the majority of seniors choose to do so in the comfort of home, […]