by Family Private Care | Nov 13, 2012 | Healthy Living
Building a home, no matter your age, is an exciting time in life. You may be realizing life-long aspirations or bringing new ones to fruition. Either way, one of the most important things to consider is how the house will serve your needs as you age. Many senior...
by Family Private Care | Nov 6, 2012 | Caregiving
Gadgets may help your aging loved ones stay safe and secure at home. As our parents age, we may witness their declining health. We wonder about their safety, security or if they will need Home Care someday. In a recent healthday.com article, reporter Dennis Thompson...
by Family Private Care | Oct 30, 2012 | Home Health Care
Skilled nursing care may seem obvious but it involves more than qualified nurses giving care. It is coordinated care given at a facility when a patient needs more care than family members or caregivers can provide. It may be either short or long term but it is clear...
by Family Private Care | Oct 23, 2012 | Caregiving
For the aging, it is natural for memory loss to occur. Most of us will experience it either through loved ones, possibly offering companion care to them while others of us may suffer dementia personally. Dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association, “is a...
by Family Private Care | Oct 16, 2012 | Home Health Care
Durable medical equipment, according to American Association of Retired People, AARP, is equipment primarily serving a medical purpose, is able to withstand repeated use, and is appropriate for use in the home. Some of the most common equipment on the list are...