Author Archives: Ron D'Aquila
Home Care Agency Sponsors “Carrier Alert Program” for Connecticut Seniors
Recently, Assisted Living Services, Inc. worked with a project team in Meriden consisting of the local U.S. Postal Service, City of Meriden officials, the Director of the Senior Center, the local Police Department, and the Health Department. The goal was … 
Best Home Care Staff in CT
Employee Recognition of Excellence Awards: February 2012 Each month we recognize employees who “Go over and above to meet and exceed our customers’ expectations.” We visit each personally, or invite them to the main office to present them the award …
Connecticut Seniors Need Brain Fitness
Walking, lifting weights, and doing other forms of exercise are necessary for us to improve and maintain our physical fitness. We certainly all know how important this is. However, studies have shown that memory fitness for seniors can help improve …
The CT Alzheimer’s Association 2012 Conference – Save the Date!
The Alzheimer’s Association, Connecticut Chapter 2012 Education Conference is being held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel and Conference Center in Cromwell on March 27, 2012. Assisted Living Services, Inc. has been an exibitor / sponsor to this event for many years …
Best Home Care Staff in Connecticut? We Think So!
Employee Recognition of Excellence Awards: January 2012 Each month we recognize employees who “go over and above to meet and exceed our customers’ expectations.” We visit each field staff personally, or invite them to the main office to present them …
How to Improve Caregiver and Client Matches in Homecare
At Assisted Living Services, Inc. we put a great deal into creating the “right match” when assigning a home care employee with a senior who lives at home. It is important for several reasons, but mostly it can be very …
Sundowning Syndrome Challenging in Home Care
Connecticut Home Care Patients and Their Caregivers Can Struggle with Sundowning Behaviors. But Help is Available. Sundowning, also called Sundowning Syndrome, can occur in patients with Dementia and usually presents in the form changes in behavior, mood swings, the patient …
Seniors at Home, Video Games, and Visitors: This Will Be Fun AND Therapeutic
Assisted Living Services, Inc. is offering complimentary on-site “friendly” visits to the in-home seniors it serves to teach them how to use Wii Sports such as Tennis, Bowling, Golf, or Wii Big Brain games such as “The Price is Right.” …
High Tech Tools for Medication Compliance in the Elderly
Automated Pill Box for Seniors One of the greatest health concerns in the elderly is proper medication compliance – taking the right medication, the right dose, at the right time. An automated medication dispenser may be the perfect tool to …
Assisted Living Services, Inc. Certifies Second Dementia Care Specialist
Recently, Assisted Living Services, Inc. sent it’s Director of Hourly and PCA Services, Lynne Schmidt to attend a course and receive her certification as a Dementia Care Specialist. After the course, I sat down with Lynn to ask her about …
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