by Family Private Care | May 23, 2014 | Caregiving
Chances are, no one prepared you for being a caregiver. You were probably thrown into the role because your parent started changing and needed someone to watch out for their best interests. It’s one thing to deal with a parent who is mostly independent and needs...
by Family Private Care | May 15, 2014 | Uncategorized
During the winter months, you may worry about how cold temperatures and slippery surfaces could affect your elderly loved one. In the summer, hot temperatures, sunburn and dehydration become the focus. If your loved one needs some assistance with caring for themselves...
by Family Private Care | May 7, 2014 | Caregiving, Home Health Care
In-home Senior Home Care is an alternative to nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Since most seniors want to live in the home that they’ve known for years, in-home care is an easy choice for many families. Forcing seniors to leave their home can create...
by Family Private Care | Apr 30, 2014 | Caregiving
Caregivers are commonly asked to handle their loved one’s finances at some point in time. Not only does this involve the current tasks of paying bills and balancing bank accounts, but also the planning and management of the person’s financial future. Since every...
by Family Private Care | Apr 25, 2014 | Healthy Living, Uncategorized
As we get older, our health becomes one of the most important things we have. People are likely to change their diet, take vitamins and supplements and start medication regimens to help them feel better. But could the key to health be something as simple as happiness?...