by Family Private Care | May 10, 2013 | Caregiving, Healthy Living, Home Health Care, Respite Care
We spend so much of our lives counting calories, watching what we put in our mouths and playing the weight game that it seems ironic that many of us spend the ends of our lives barely eating. Senior malnutrition is a very real issue that has serious consequences. We...
by Family Private Care | May 3, 2013 | Caregiving, Healthy Living
As young adults, many of us leave our hometowns to pursue a different lifestyle or career opportunity. This is both common and accepted in society, but being far away from family has its challenges. Many people are discovering just how hard it is to care for their...
by Family Private Care | Apr 24, 2013 | Caregiving, Healthy Living
Being a caregiver is a rewarding yet difficult job that can take its toll on emotional, physical and mental health. Remember that in order to be a good caregiver, you must care for yourself first. Caregiver burnout is common, and it occurs when caregivers put...
by Family Private Care | Apr 9, 2013 | Caregiving, Healthy Living, Home Health Care
Even though the spring season has arrived doesn’t meant that we’re automatically out of cold and flu season. Colds and flues linger well into the spring season, especially as temperatures fluctuate from warm to cold and back again. Here are smart tips for protecting...
by Family Private Care | Apr 2, 2013 | Caregiving, Healthy Living, Home Health Care
The home is traditionally the safest place for us to be. However, in our older years, the home can become a place filled with unexpected dangers. If you have a parent living at home alone, it’s important that the home is checked for dangers and equipped with the right...
by Family Private Care | Mar 22, 2013 | Caregiving, Healthy Living, Home Health Care, Respite Care
Caring for a loved one who is chronically ill, disabled or elderly is a difficult job that cannot be done alone. Hiring respite care provides family members with a temporary break and can be provided in the home or outside of the home. While you may be eager to find...