by Family Private Care | Nov 6, 2014 | Respite Care
‘Tis the season for homemade cookies, mistletoe and snuggling by a warm fire! Not everyone enjoys the cold weather and snow, but you can’t ignore the added family bonding time that results from staying indoors. However, you may have a concern to deal with: How can you...
by Family Private Care | Oct 30, 2014 | Respite Care
As a caregiver, the demands are high. Exceptionally high. A caregiver has to be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. There are no breaks. No vacations. No health care benefits. It’s no surprise that so many caregivers end up burnt out, and this...
by Family Private Care | Oct 23, 2014 | Alzheimers, Elderly Care
No matter how much you read or hear about Alzheimer’s disease, it can be difficult to recognize the signs in your own parent or grandparent. And, it’s understandable why. Some people feel that Alzheimer’s is a death sentence. With enough stress as it is, it becomes...
by Family Private Care | Oct 16, 2014 | Caregiving, Elderly Care, Home Health Care
If you are caring for a parent or grandparent, understanding how to prevent and treat bedsores is essential to your loved one’s health, comfort and well being. Without the proper care, bedsores can become painful and life threatening. Thankfully, bedsores do not have...
by Family Private Care | Oct 9, 2014 | Caregiving, Healthy Living
When a loved one passes away, caregivers have to adjust to the loss of that person, and adjust to a new life that no longer includes caregiving duties. On the outside, it would seem that this would be a relief. But, this is generally not the case. Caregivers are often...
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