by Family Private Care | Oct 18, 2013 | Uncategorized
Imagine this scenario. You come home from work and you feel unusually tired. You go to bed early, only to wake with an achy body, a low-grade fever and the chills. You’re coughing and your nose is stuffed, so what is it: a cold or the flu? If it’s a cold, you’ll be...
by Family Private Care | Oct 11, 2013 | Cold & Flu, Uncategorized
Cold and flu season is upon us, especially as the colder weather has officially set in for many states. It’s around this time of the year that you’ll hear a lot about the importance of getting the flu vaccine. Many doctors and physicians recommend the shot, especially...
by Family Private Care | Sep 25, 2013 | Alzheimers
We often assume that memory loss is a normal part of aging, but the truth is that it’s not. If a loved one has been rather forgetful lately, don’t ignore the potential signs of Alzheimer’s. While coming to terms with the fact that a loved one is showing signs of...
by Family Private Care | Sep 18, 2013 | Alzheimers
The memory loss and cognitive impairment from Alzheimer’s cannot be reversed. The good news is that there are ways to slow the progression of the disease when the early signs and symptoms are recognized. Mental Activity and Stimulation Studies show that healthy,...
by Family Private Care | Sep 11, 2013 | Alzheimers, Caregiving, Home Health Care
No one ever said that getting older was easy, but when you watch your loved one be afflicted with Alzheimer’s, the effects of aging become more real. If you have a family member who was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, do not think this is the end of the road....