- Leading senior care franchise shares what
caregivers need to know to help protect seniors -
ROSEVILLE, Calif., July 23,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In these peak summer
months, Always Best Care franchise teams nationwide are encouraging
seniors and their families to take skin cancer awareness seriously.
As leading providers of non-medical in-home care and senior living
referral services, Always Best Care professionals know caregivers
can play a crucial role in monitoring seniors for any concerning
skin changes and helping them get prompt medical attention when
needed.
Sonya Meade-Settles, BSHSM, NA is
the owner of Always Best Care in Norfolk,
Virginia. She believes that caregivers, who often assist
with activities of daily living like bathing, are in a unique
position to support seniors in maintaining skin health. In fact, a
member of her team noticed a discolored spot on a client's chest
that turned out to be skin cancer. "Our professional caregivers at
Always Best Care know that small changes in skin condition can
evolve quickly, so they are trained to report any changes right
away in case a doctor referral is needed. Without this care team
member's careful attention to detail and persistence in reporting
what she observed, our client would not have received medical
care."
Skin cancer is one of the most common types of cancer worldwide,
and seniors are particularly at risk due to past sun exposure and
fragile skin that can be easily overexposed to damaging UV rays.
Caregivers can help by encouraging them to wear sunscreen, stay in
the shade as much as possible, wear UV-protective clothing and use
accessories such as wide-brimmed hats and umbrellas to shield
themselves when they are outside.
"Early detection is critical in improving the outcome of skin
cancer treatment, and Always Best Care in-home care teams have an
important role to play in helping clients with their routine skin
checks and overall sun-safe behaviors," said Jake Brown, President and CEO of Always Best
Care. "Our franchise owners across 29 states and Canada have built a network of referral
partners in their local territories to offer their clients a
continuum of care when specialists or additional consultations are
needed. We urge all seniors and their families to focus on their
skin health this summer and throughout the year to reduce the risk
and impact of skin cancer."
Meade-Settles also wants people to know that skin cancer does
not discriminate. "Skin cancer can affect anyone regardless of skin
color, age, or gender," she said. "That is why it's so important to
schedule routine skin checks with a dermatologist, in addition to
watching for any changes in the skin at home. We tell our
caregivers to monitor the skin for any new or changing moles,
lesions, or patches, including something that may just look like a
scratch or sore. If they see discoloration, bleeding, crusting or
any type of change, they know how important it is to speak up so
that senior can be evaluated. Early detection really does save
lives!"
Always Best Care recommends the following tips for seniors and
their caregivers to promote skin safety:
- Educate seniors about how important it is for them
to have regular skin examinations and protect themselves from the
sun.
- Encourage them to wear sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher,
stay in the shade and wear protective clothing like wide-brimmed
hats and long-sleeve shirts. Caregivers may also need to help with
application of sunscreen and reminders to reapply.
- Perform Regular Skin Checks: Assist seniors in
monitoring their skin for any changes and reporting any suspicious
findings to their healthcare provider in a timely manner.
- Schedule routine dermatology appointments for
seniors, especially for those who have a history of sun exposure or
skin cancer.
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.
For more information on available territories and franchising
with Always Best Care, contact Sean
Hart at rshart@abc-seniors.com, call 916-545-2786 or visit
www.alwaysbestcare.com/franchising.
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.
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404-558-4108
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