by Family Private Care | Mar 14, 2019 | Alzheimers, Caregiving, Elderly Care, Home Health Care
Staying Home After I answered the phone, the caller began telling me her story, which is so very common in our line of work. “Dad wants to stay home as he ages. He has always said the only way he is moving out is feet first. But he has been in the hospital and...
by Family Private Care | Nov 1, 2018 | Elderly Care, Healthy Living
When the kidneys can no longer function as they should, dialysis is recommended. Dialysis is the process of removing excess water, toxins and solutes from the blood. Essentially, it does what the kidneys should be doing. Usually, dialysis is done three times a...
by Family Private Care | Oct 4, 2018 | Caregiving, Elderly Care
Some people are surprised to learn that there is a difference between assisted living and independent living. The reason for the confusion is because many senior living facilities now offer both assisted and independent living services in the same building. Some...
by Family Private Care | Sep 18, 2018 | Elderly Care, Healthy Living
Infections are common for all ages, but they are generally easier to diagnose and treat in younger populations. For older adults, the lines become blurred. Sometimes, the symptoms of an infectious disease mimic symptoms of other conditions or the senior is having...
by Family Private Care | Aug 30, 2018 | Elderly Care, Healthy Living
Did you know that more than 30 million American adults are living with kidney disease but don’t know it? There are many signs and symptoms that go along with kidney disease, but they are often attributed to other conditions. For many people, it’s not until they are in...
by Family Private Care | Aug 2, 2018 | Caregiving, Elderly Care, Healthy Living
Many skin problems revolve around cosmetic issues such as wrinkling, acne and age spots. What some people forget is that the skin is an organ and vulnerable to certain conditions. It’s important for seniors to see a dermatologist at the first sign of skin changes. A...