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Helping Seniors Manage Holiday Stress

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...

Stay Independent with Dementia

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...

Building your Dream Home – Make it ready for all stages of life

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...

High-tech Help for Seniors

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...

What is Skilled Nursing Care?

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...

Communicating with a Person with Dementia

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...

What is Durable Medical Equipment?

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...

Seniors Stay Healthy Exercising at Home

by Family Private Care | Sep 27, 2012 | Healthy Living

One of the biggest issues with aging today is mobility. Staying active is an important part of remaining healthy. Summer is the perfect time to go out for a walk around the neighborhood or to take a low-impact water aerobics class. Those options become more limited as...

Recognizing a Stroke “FAST” and Preparing for a Sufferers Homecoming

by Family Private Care | Sep 19, 2012 | Caregiving

Having a stroke is a very serious and all too common condition. Molly Shomer, a contributor for an online resource for senior at home care, Elder Home Care Team, shares that “Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States after heart attack and...