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Encouraging a Senior Loved One to Eat

by Family Private Care | Sep 12, 2012 | Healthy Living

If you are providing a beloved senior adult with at home care, you may be noticing some weight loss, especially if she suffers from an illness such as Cancer, AIDS or Alzheimer’s. The cause is commonly known as Cachexia-anorexia and is fairly common in elderly people...

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by Family Private Care | Aug 31, 2012 | Uncategorized

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Understanding and Helping with Alzheimer’s Sundowning

by Family Private Care | Aug 14, 2012 | Caregiving

Many family members who provide in home care for senior loved ones with Alzheimer’s witness troublesome times in the evening. They notice their senior is more agitated and his or her behavior more challenging. This is a common symptom of Alzheimer’s or other dementia...

How to Talk with Your Loved One’s Doctor

by Family Private Care | Aug 14, 2012 | Caregiving, Healthy Living

Most of us will care for an elderly family member sometime during our lives. As our culture ages, more and more family members take on the responsibility of helping senior loved ones age at home with or without live-in assistance or transition to assisted living. No...

Hospitality and Summer Yum!

by Family Private Care | Aug 1, 2012 | Healthy Living

Pineapples are a symbol of hospitality. Legend has it that during Christopher Columbus’ second voyage of discovery, when he landed on Guadeloupe Island, he and the crew were given pineapples by the native population. What a fabulous welcome! Here at Family Private...

Have You Thanked a Caregiver Today?

by Family Private Care | Jul 25, 2012 | Caregiving, Home Health Care

All over the country there are older family members who struggle to perform everyday activities and there are others who help them complete these daily tasks. This assistance helps them remain independent, stay healthy and happy. Some who help are family members and...

How Do You Help Those Who Resist Help?

by Family Private Care | Jul 18, 2012 | Caregiving, Home Health Care

As our parents or other loved ones age, independence becomes more important. It is, for many, a more distinct fear than even death (source). The loss of independence renders some seniors hostile to any help, leaving them more vulnerable than ever. If your dad,...

Aloha Silent and Live Art Auction, Save the Date

by Family Private Care | Jul 11, 2012 | Community Events

Family Private Care teams up with Aloha to Aging for an Exceptional Fundraising Event Family Private Care “a full-service caregiver registry designed specifically to assist families who are dealing with the home care needs of elderly parents” has teamed up with Aloha...

Is Grandma Too Lonely?

by Family Private Care | Jul 4, 2012 | Caregiving

The toll loneliness plays on the elderly If you ask someone to tell you what loneliness is, they probably imagine a time when they felt lonely and share the story of what it felt like. We’ve all certainly had those moments of feeling depressed by being alone. But what...