by Family Private Care | Mar 16, 2017 | Caregiving, Elderly Care
If you’ve hired in home care for your loved one, you may be wondering if you should keep an eye on how things are going. The point of hiring a caregiver is to ease the burden on yourself while ensuring that your loved one is properly cared for. So is worrying really...
by Family Private Care | Mar 9, 2017 | Elderly Care, Healthy Living
Before you turn 65, it’s important to familiarize yourself with Medicare. Many people dread this because of the reputation that Medicare has gained over the years. While you might eventually experience some of the frustration for yourself, a bit of understanding of...
by Family Private Care | Mar 1, 2017 | Elderly Care
You probably thought that you were done with the days of financial education, but things get tricky when you become an older adult and retire. If you’ve accumulated wealth over your working years, it will be much easier to budget. Unfortunately, older adults often...
by Family Private Care | Feb 24, 2017 | Caregiving, Elderly Care
One of the New Year’s resolutions that comes highly recommended for caregivers is to ask and accept more help. It’s a difficult thing to do at times, as caregivers don’t like to feel inadequate. However, asking for help is not a sign of weakness. In fact, it’s...
by Family Private Care | Feb 9, 2017 | Caregiving, Elderly Care, Healthy Living
The benefits of owning a pet are well documented. Dogs and cats provide comfort, love and companionship, especially as people grow older and have a quiet, empty nest back home. Pets provide an incredible mental health boost and can help lower symptoms of anxiety and...
by Family Private Care | Jan 20, 2017 | Elderly Care, Healthy Living, Home Health Care
When the time comes for Mom or Dad to need extra care, siblings usually have varying opinions about what that care might be. One sibling may think that Mom belongs in assisted living, while another feels that a caregiver coming to the home is best. When siblings put...
