Best Care

02/23/2026

Even though cardiovascular disease is a leading health concern for aging adults, simple, daily choices can significantly impact heart wellness. While we can’t control how our hearts naturally become less efficient as we age, we can take charge of lifestyle factors that support cardiovascular health and resilience.

Small actions add up!

This article provides practical heart health tips to help seniors thrive, from managing daily activities to adapting seasonal routines. We'll explore evidence-based strategies that make heart-healthy living both achievable and sustainable for seniors and their loved ones who care for them.

Read now:

Celebrate Heart Health Month with tips for seniors to maintain a healthy heart, including exercise, nutrition, and lifestyle habits for lasting heart wellness.

02/20/2026

Over 14 million (1 in 4) older adults report falling every year, and falls are the leading cause of injury for adults aged 65+. That’s why a comprehensive home safety checklist is important.

By following these steps, accidents at home are less likely to happen, and families will have increased peace of mind:
https://bestcaremn.com/blog/senior-home-safety-checklist/

02/18/2026

The sky is no longer the limit: Meet Michi Benthaus, an aerospace and mechatronics engineer at the European Space Agency who uses a wheelchair. She recently traveled to space on Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket, making her the first wheelchair user in space!

Learn more about Michi’s historic space flight: https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2026/01/06/in-historic-move-wheelchair-user-goes-to-space/31792/

Disability Scoop

02/16/2026

Caring for a loved one with dementia? You don't have to do it alone.

Dementia changes everything, but it doesn't have to mean that your loved one needs to lose their independence completely. With compassionate, trained support, your loved one can continue their daily routines while feeling safe, valued, and understood in a familiar environment - their home.

And did you know that through Minnesota's CFSS program, Best Care can help you or a trusted family member become a trained, paid caregiver for your loved one? It's care that comes from the heart and support that comes from experience!

Learn more: (651) 330-2550

02/13/2026

“Aging in place” – the desire to maintain independence and live at home – is the prevailing goal of most people. According to AARP research, 75% of adults over age 50 want to remain in their current homes as they age.

But as health and care needs evolve, it’s important to have a plan in place to make this desire a reality.

Personalized home care services can help seniors living at home maintain their independence and safety. Rather than waiting for a crisis to force sudden changes, such as moving into an assisted living facility, families who explore home care options early can develop flexible solutions that evolve as their loved one's needs change. This proactive approach helps preserve dignity while ensuring necessary support.

From daily assistance to companionship, the right support makes staying home possible. Let’s explore how thousands of Minnesota families are making this possible:

Learn how home care allows seniors to age in place safely with personalized daily support. Discover caregiving resources that can help you stay at home.

02/11/2026

There’s a new Barbie in town! After 18 months of working with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, Mattel unveiled a new doll designed to represent people with autism.

Have you seen her yet? What are your thoughts?

https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2026/01/12/barbie-debuts-doll-with-autism/31803/

Disability Scoop

02/09/2026

Home is where the heart is, especially for those living with dementia.

Watching a loved one navigate memory loss can be overwhelming. But here's the good news: With the right support, they can continue living at home, surrounded by familiar faces, routines, and comfort.

A trained caregiver can help your loved one:
✔️ Stay safe and comfortable at home
✔️ Maintain routines that support memory and well-being
✔️ Preserve their independence and dignity
✔️ Stay connected to family

And here's something many families don't know: Best Care can train YOU or another family member to become a paid caregiver for your loved one with dementia.

You're already providing care. Why not get the support, training, and compensation you deserve? Give us a call today to talk about how we can help your family.

https://bestcaremn.com/contact/

02/06/2026

What does it mean to be "culturally competent" as a caregiver?

At Best Care, we believe that providing quality home care extends beyond meeting physical needs. Quality care requires understanding and respecting the unique cultural background of each person we serve.

"Culturally competent care" means understanding, communicating with, and effectively responding to the social, cultural, and linguistic needs of people from diverse backgrounds. This involves recognizing how factors such as race, ethnicity, nationality, language, gender, socioeconomic status, physical and mental ability, and religious beliefs influence health perspectives and care preferences.

As Minnesota's communities grow more diverse, understanding cultural competency becomes increasingly important for caregivers. This guide explores how culturally competent care enhances the caregiving experience and strengthens relationships between caregivers and their care recipients:
https://bestcaremn.com/blog/culturally-competent-caregiving/

02/05/2026

We are pleased to recognize our February Employee of the Month: Lakenya S.! She has been with Best Care since December 2025.

02/04/2026

What if changing jobs or moving states didn't mean losing the disability support that makes work possible?

This Forbes article explains why a national disability support portability framework could transform the lives of disabled Americans and the nation’s workforce and economy!

Read more about why experts say this life-changing solution should be the next big workforce innovation: https://www.forbes.com/sites/keelycatwells/2025/11/25/why-portable-disability-support-is-the-next-big-workforce-innovation/

02/02/2026

What is CFSS? Let's break it down!

Community First Services and Supports (CFSS) is Minnesota's program that provides flexible, person-centered support to help seniors, children, and adults with disabilities live independently at home. Whether you choose the Agency Model or Budget Model, you have OPTIONS over care, and that's what independence is all about!

As the leading CFSS agency in Minnesota, Best Care is here to guide you through every step of your home care journey.

Have questions? We've got answers:
📞 (651) 330-2550

01/30/2026

Join us in congratulating our January Employee of the Month!

Ferneatress A. has been with Best Care since June 2024.