by Family Private Care | Jul 14, 2015 | Caregiving, Elderly Care, Home Health Care, Respite Care
Has someone suggested respite care to help you and your loved one? If so, you probably have questions about what respite care is, how to hire it and what you can expect for you and your parent. Rest assured that respite care is a wonderful service that allows you to...
by Family Private Care | Jun 30, 2015 | Caregiving, Elderly Care, Healthy Living
It’s hard to be a caregiver in the winter when cold and flu season is active and activities are limited. From board games to arts and crafts to indoor exercises, most activities are centered around the indoors. But now that summer is here, you have a whole new...
by Family Private Care | Jun 18, 2015 | Caregiving, Elderly Care, Healthy Living
Insomnia is the most frequent sleep problem that seniors deal with, and it affects almost half of adults over the age of 60. If your loved one is complaining of restless nights, and you see the side effects affecting their daily life, there are things you can do help...
by Family Private Care | May 14, 2015 | Caregiving, Elderly Care
When you’ve come to the decision that your elderly loved one needs a caregiver, the next step is choosing someone to fill this role. Many families are unsure of where to go to find a qualified, trustworthy and compassionate caregiver, so they begin asking people they...
by Family Private Care | May 7, 2015 | Elderly Care
Moving your loved one into a senior living community isn’t easy. Not only are they being uprooted from the place they’ve called home for years, maybe even decades, but also you are left going through their belongings, cleaning the home and getting it ready to rent or...
by Family Private Care | Apr 30, 2015 | Elderly Care, Healthy Living
The importance of snacks are often overlooked, but they can be a critical part of your loved one’s diet. Often times, seniors eat inadequate portions at meals and don’t get the necessary nutrients that are needed for health, wellness, energy and immunity. Snacks can...