By Tony Plummer, MS As a young man getting ready to be married, one of the most important things to figure out was where we would live. My fiancé and I looked at apartments and settled on a great little condo that was a perfect starter home. One kid came along, and we quickly outgrew […]
While waiting for the elevator at my mom’s retirement building, I overheard two residents discussing the need for a podiatrist to come to the building. This made me think about the importance of foot care in the elderly. For me, when my feet hurt my whole body suffers. As we age, problems with our feet […]
Many people work their entire lives working toward the golden promise of retirement. Some even have retirement “countdown clocks” that number the remaining days of one’s career. In fact, there is a growing movement of FIRE folks, whose goal is to reach Financial Independence and Retire Early. Yet, when retirement finally comes, it often […]
Family Private Care realizes the value of support groups that are focused on helping people deal with and process the sometimes nasty stuff life throws our way. Anything from Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s Disease, ALS, to loss of a loved one can be a very heavy burden to bear alone. We have certainly experienced that being a […]
As the aging process continues and bodies become weaker, doctor’s visits become more common. Communication with doctors, especially when referrals are made for specialist care, can be tricky. Good communication can be vital to choosing and obtaining optimal courses of treatment and good care. Here are some things to consider that can help. Often hearing […]
Family Private Care is proud to register some of the finest caregivers around. What makes a great caregiver? These individuals are selfless and go the extra mile to make their clients feel cared for and loved. They view what they do as a calling, not merely a way to pay the bills. They treat clients […]
There are more than 52 million people in the US over age 65 according to the US Census Bureau. Many Americans in the 40 – 65 age range have a least one or more parents who are elderly and need care. It is a stage of life that is often not welcomed for either caregivers […]
While working as the intake coordinator for Family Private Care, I had the privilege of working with families to arrange home care for their loved ones. It usually began with a call from a stressed-out daughter or son who is handling his/her parents’ care. At Family Private Care, our goal is to find the best […]
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 […]
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 […]