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...
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,...
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...
by Family Private Care | Jun 27, 2012 | Caregiving, Respite Care
If you ask most people to describe their idea of what in-home private care is, they will respond that it is to help the elderly and their caregivers. Of course, that is the majority of clients who are served but did you know that people of all ages with disabilities,...
by Family Private Care | Jun 20, 2012 | Caregiving, Home Health Care
Imagine this: George, an elderly man suffers from debilitating arthritis and heart disease. He needs the care of a hospital but is currently in his own bed at home. Surrounding him are medicines, care products, his wife and at least once a day, his Doctor and a...
by Family Private Care | Jun 13, 2012 | Caregiving
As the country ages, many of us will see family members struggle with memory, mobility or other age associated challenges. At some point, it will be the first time we’ve had to assist a family member with basic needs at home, complicated doctors’ assessments, sticky...
