by Family Private Care | Apr 14, 2014 | Caregiving, Home Health Care, Respite Care
When you start to see that your loved one requires assistance with day-to-day tasks, you may not be sure what options are available. It’s recommended to have a heart-to-heart talk with your loved one and all other key family members before this point in time so that...
by Family Private Care | Apr 7, 2014 | Alzheimers, Caregiving, Uncategorized
As your loved one starts to age, taking them to the doctor gets harder and more stressful. And, no matter how wonderful their doctor is, you know that they have other patients to visit with. That’s why you want to make the most of each visit so that both you and your...
by Family Private Care | Mar 31, 2014 | Caregiving
Many elders choose to live at home because it’s safe, secure and familiar. In order for elders to remain in the home, however, they must get help from caregivers, which usually include their children. You may be able to relate to this situation, as you may be caring...
by Family Private Care | Mar 24, 2014 | Caregiving, Home Health Care
It’s understandable that your loved one wants to age in place. But, you probably have concerns over how safe the home is for your loved one, and whether or not it will accommodate them as they grow older. Slips and falls are some of the most common worries for family...
by Family Private Care | Mar 18, 2014 | Caregiving
The older we get, the more medications we take. Your loved one may already be taking multiple medications, such as those for chronic conditions like diabetes, medication to slow Alzheimer’s or dementia symptoms, vitamins and over-the-counter medications. Keeping track...
by Family Private Care | Mar 7, 2014 | Caregiving, Home Health Care
Often when we speak of caregiving duties, we assume that the caregiver is taking care of ONE person. But what if you have to care for more than one person? This scenario is not uncommon, and it’s something that many families are faced with. Then, throw in the idea...
