by Family Private Care | Sep 10, 2014 | Caregiving, Elderly Care, Healthy Living
It’s never easy to start a conversation with our loved ones about how we plan to handle end-of-life issues. As difficult as these discussions may be, they are far more appropriate and effective when done early. Too many families wait until it’s too late to have these...
by Family Private Care | Aug 27, 2014 | Caregiving, Elderly Care, Healthy Living, Home Health Care
Companion care is a service offered through most home care agencies. It’s a wonderful, rewarding service, but many people are still unsure of what it entails and how it can benefit their loved one. Let’s discuss what senior companion care really is so that you can...
by Family Private Care | Aug 21, 2014 | Caregiving, Elderly Care, Healthy Living, Uncategorized
Gait and balance disorders are common in older adults and a major cause of slips and falls. Typically, changes in gait are related to an underlying medical condition such as arthritis. However, walking abnormalities can also stem from diseases that affect the brain,...
by Family Private Care | Aug 7, 2014 | Caregiving, Elderly Care, Home Health Care
It’s only natural to be unsure about things you don’t have all the facts on. For instance, you may be exhausted caring for your parent, but you worry about what the alternative is. Will someone else take care of your loved one in the best way possible? How flexible is...
by Family Private Care | Jul 30, 2014 | Caregiving
No one ever said that being a caregiver was going to be easy! Not only are you exhausted from the day-to-day demands of caring for your loved one, but also you’re dealing with the changes that are occurring from your loved one’s decline. Here are five stress busters...
by Family Private Care | Jul 11, 2014 | Caregiving, Home Health Care, Respite Care, Uncategorized
Family caregivers spend an average of 21 hours per week providing care for loved ones, and the average length of caring for a loved one is 4.6 years. According to the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP, 70 percent of working caregivers deal with work-related...
