by Family Private Care | May 24, 2018 | Caregiving, Elderly Care, Healthy Living
Being diagnosed with cancer makes the world come to a standstill. Your primary care doctor will likely refer you to an oncologist to discuss treatment options. Going with the appointed specialist can appear to be the easy choice, but remember that you get to choose...
by Family Private Care | May 17, 2018 | Caregiving, Elderly Care, Healthy Living
Healthy blood pressure does not change with age. Normal blood pressure is below 120/80. The top number is systolic pressure (when the heart beats and pumps blood). The bottom number is diastolic pressure (when the heart rests between beats). Numbers below 120 and 80...
by Family Private Care | Apr 26, 2018 | Caregiving, Elderly Care, Healthy Living
When surgery or treatment is required for your loved one, there is a lot to think about. Not only do you have to prepare for the procedure but also consider who will take care of Mom or Dad at home. They probably won’t be able to take care of themselves. Having help...
by Family Private Care | Apr 19, 2018 | Caregiving, Elderly Care, Healthy Living, Home Health Care
High blood pressure is the leading cause of heart attack and stroke in America. It’s also one of the most preventable causes of heart disease, second only to smoking. Many Americans are aware that they have high blood pressure and take medication to manage it. But,...
by Family Private Care | Mar 22, 2018 | Caregiving, Elderly Care, Healthy Living
An ear, nose and throat specialist (ENT), or otolaryngologist, helps treat problems of the ears, nose and throat. It’s normal to have issues with these areas of the body, as they are some of the most commonly affected. Everyone has a sore throat, stuffy nose or ear...
by Family Private Care | Feb 22, 2018 | Alzheimers, Caregiving, Elderly Care, Healthy Living
Modern medicine has allowed us to treat many serious conditions such as polio, mumps and measles. It can also alleviate the symptoms associated with common colds and viruses, and in some cases, save lives. Unfortunately, there are some things that modern medicine...