by Family Private Care | Nov 30, 2017 | Caregiving, Elderly Care, Healthy Living, Home Health Care
November is National Family Caregivers Month! This year’s theme is Caregiving Around the Clock. It’s estimated that over 40 million family caregivers provide $470 billion of unpaid care to their loved ones each year. For many individuals, their role as a caregiver...
by Family Private Care | Nov 9, 2017 | Caregiving, Cold & Flu
In Australia, two-and-a-half times more flu cases have been reported this year compared to last year. Even though Australia is far away, the Northern Hemisphere tends to follow the same patterns as the Southern Hemisphere. If this holds true, it means that this year’s...
by Family Private Care | Oct 26, 2017 | Caregiving, Home Health Care
Now that school is in full swing and you’ve adjusted to the new schedules, you’re probably wondering if you’ll have the energy to tackle the winter months! Though we like to think that winter is a calmer season, it rarely is. Between school plays, winter sports,...
by Family Private Care | Oct 25, 2017 | Caregiving, Elderly Care
Our work takes us into the lives of people when they are at their most vulnerable due to illness, injury, or sometimes just loneliness. Their lives have taken a turn which often means that the lives of the people who love them most have also taken a turn. “ How can I...
by Family Private Care | Oct 19, 2017 | Caregiving, Elderly Care, Healthy Living
Are you considering having your aging parent move in with you? Each family is unique, and it’s possible that the arrangement could work well. It’s also possible that it could be stressful and cause conflict in the family. There are many factors to consider when moving...
by Family Private Care | Oct 9, 2017 | Caregiving, Cold & Flu, Elderly Care, Healthy Living
In Australia, two-and-a-half times more flu cases have been reported this year compared to last year. Even though Australia is far away, the Northern Hemisphere tends to follow the same patterns as the Southern Hemisphere. If this holds true, it means that this year’s...