by Family Private Care | Aug 7, 2014 | Caregiving, Elderly Care, Home Health Care
It’s only natural to be unsure about things you don’t have all the facts on. For instance, you may be exhausted caring for your parent, but you worry about what the alternative is. Will someone else take care of your loved one in the best way possible? How flexible is...
by Family Private Care | Jul 30, 2014 | Caregiving
No one ever said that being a caregiver was going to be easy! Not only are you exhausted from the day-to-day demands of caring for your loved one, but also you’re dealing with the changes that are occurring from your loved one’s decline. Here are five stress busters...
by Family Private Care | Jul 25, 2014 | Healthy Living
If the doctor has concerns regarding your parent’s blood pressure, take it seriously. High blood pressure is very real and serious; it could mean the difference between your parent living a long, healthy life, or one cut short. What can you do to help your loved one...
by Family Private Care | Jul 18, 2014 | Healthy Living
Older adults often joke that the older they get, the more aches and pains they have. In fact, pain and growing older seem to go together. Many people believe that chronic discomfort is a normal and inevitable part of the aging process. But is it really? Is there any...
by Family Private Care | Jul 11, 2014 | Caregiving, Home Health Care, Respite Care, Uncategorized
Family caregivers spend an average of 21 hours per week providing care for loved ones, and the average length of caring for a loved one is 4.6 years. According to the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP, 70 percent of working caregivers deal with work-related...