by Family Private Care | Dec 18, 2012 | Caregiving
For the aging, occasional forgetfulness is a natural part of life but serious struggles with memory loss can be a sign of something worse. Senior editor for Caring.com, Paula Spencer Scott, reported on eight symptoms of memory loss that are not associated with...
by Family Private Care | Dec 11, 2012 | Caregiving
Becoming a caregiver can change your life. Sometimes in small ways and sometimes in what feels like every way. To better understand how it affected one individual, reporter and blogger, Sally Abrahms shares with AARP her story of taking care of her aging parents and...
by Family Private Care | Dec 4, 2012 | Caregiving
A companion is someone who “goes along with” someone else. If we’re lucky we have many companions in our life journey: family, friends, teachers, neighbors and co-workers. Sometimes for the elderly and aging, the number of people near and dear can dwindle,...
by Family Private Care | Nov 27, 2012 | Caregiving
Most of us relish the holiday season with opportunities to relax, spend time with family, and enjoy traditions. For the elderly and aging, however, it can lead to challenging moments. Imagine being forgetful, unable to get around or having seasonal depression. Happy...
by Family Private Care | Nov 20, 2012 | Healthy Living
For the elderly and aging, one of the scariest issues with aging is a diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer’s. It is emotionally charged, filled with uncertainty, and comes with an understanding that daily activities will become challenging and may at some point require...