by Family Private Care | Apr 23, 2015 | Caregiving, Elderly Care, Home Health Care
For many families, the decision to hire in-home help for their senior loved one is the best decision for that point in time. The greatest benefit of in-home help is that seniors can remain in their home and maintain their independence. Having to uproot your loved one,...
by Family Private Care | Apr 16, 2015 | Elderly Care
For many families, the decision to hire in-home help for their senior loved one is the best decision for that point in time. The greatest benefit of in-home help is that seniors can remain in their home and maintain their independence. Having to uproot your loved one,...
by Family Private Care | Jan 12, 2015 | Elderly Care, Healthy Living
According to the calendar, we’re only about a month into winter. That’s not good news if you’re not a fan of cool, dreary days. The winter blues are a real thing, and they can affect people who don’t suffer from depression or seasonal depression. (However, it is more...
by Family Private Care | Jan 5, 2015 | Elderly Care, Home Health Care
People get excited to welcome a new year because they look at it as a time of change and improvement. Most of us have some resolutions that we hope for in the New Year, even if we don’t say them out loud. Maybe you found yourself hoping for better care for your loved...
by Family Private Care | Oct 23, 2014 | Alzheimers, Elderly Care
No matter how much you read or hear about Alzheimer’s disease, it can be difficult to recognize the signs in your own parent or grandparent. And, it’s understandable why. Some people feel that Alzheimer’s is a death sentence. With enough stress as it is, it becomes...
by Family Private Care | Oct 16, 2014 | Caregiving, Elderly Care, Home Health Care
If you are caring for a parent or grandparent, understanding how to prevent and treat bedsores is essential to your loved one’s health, comfort and well being. Without the proper care, bedsores can become painful and life threatening. Thankfully, bedsores do not have...