The Risks of Hiring of a Private Caregiver vs. Professional Options for Homecare The Risks: It’s well known that private home health care is expensive and sometimes difficult to obtain. Home care agencies not only charge by the hour, but they often have a three or four hour minimum shift requirement for RNs/CNA’s/HHA’s/PCA’s. People who […]
Family Private Care Services has a long history of giving back to the community and to the healthcare professionals who care for our communities. This year, we are helping to bring a fantastic new event to the Atlanta, Georgia market. We are the Diamond Sponsor of the 1st Annual Social Worker/Case Manager Appreciation Luncheon, which […]
At the heart of home care are wonderful, compassionate caregivers who have devoted their lives to caring for others. We recently took a day to celebrate many of these caregivers at our Roswell, Georgia office. We were thrilled to honor the warm-hearted, compassionate women and men who have blessed us and their clients with their […]
A Personal Reflection ~ How Spending Time with a Senior Shapes Your Life I don’t have a single memory growing up that doesn’t involve my grandparents. From my earliest memories, I can recall spending time with both sets of grandparents. I developed a special bond and relationship with all four, but none is more powerful […]
Family Private Care has been a leader in the Senior Care arena for 25 years. We love what we do…serving others. At the heart of service is getting to know individuals on a personal level and learning about who they are as a person. We decided we wanted a chance to get to know our […]
As our loved one, or we ourselves, starts to move deeper into the “Golden Years” it is time to research safe living environments. It is important to have a place where we can get the assistance with everyday living activities and simply doing what is best and can meet the needs for us. Many resources […]
Elderly fraud scams can be the same scams used on anyone else, but some criminals specifically target seniors and design scams that are more likely to work on elderly people. Knowledge is power, so spotting suspicious interactions or transactions is the key to protecting seniors online. To avoid becoming victim to scams, it’s crucial to […]
The CDC recommends making sure you are up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines before travel, which includes additional doses for individuals who are immunocompromised or booster doses when eligible. Follow all requirements and recommendations at each location during travel, and take steps to protect yourself and others. If you are traveling internationally, check the COVID-19 Travel Health Notice for your destination and […]
by Lizann | Jul 3, 2021 I am seeing a troubling trend for Independence Day this year. Some people are actually complaining about the public ads and posts that thank veterans and honor the military on the 4th of July. Now, I am well aware that the 4th of July is neither Veteran’s Day nor Memorial Day, and I […]
Heat is Dangerous for all of us. Here are some guidelines for staying cool and identifying dangers signs of overheating. As we age, our ability to adequately respond to summer heat can become a serious problem. Older people are at significant increased risk of heat-related illnesses, known collectively as hyperthermia, during the summer months. Hyperthermia […]