by Family Private Care | Sep 28, 2017 | Alzheimers, Elderly Care, Healthy Living
Alzheimer’s may be common but that doesn’t make it any less mysterious. Because there is no cure for Alzheimer’s, people are naturally concerned about what causes the disease and how they can prevent it. More and more research has been done on the potential causes of...
by Family Private Care | Sep 21, 2017 | Elderly Care, Healthy Living, Uncategorized
Many older adults prefer to live in their homes for as long as possible. While there are many benefits to aging in place, there are things to think about, too. For example, how safe is your parent’s home? What types of changes can you make to create an...
by Family Private Care | Aug 31, 2017 | Caregiving, Elderly Care, Healthy Living
As you get older, aches and pains become a more normal part of everyday life. Though most mean nothing, there are some symptoms that can indicate an underlying health problem. Below, we’ve listed out four symptoms that you should never ignore. If you or your loved one...
by Family Private Care | Aug 2, 2017 | Elderly Care, Healthy Living
Are you looking to adopt a dog for your senior loved one? Maybe you are interested in adopting one for yourself! Pets offer many benefits to elderly people. They are wonderful companions that decrease loneliness, depression and isolation. But, animals are a lot of...
by Family Private Care | Jul 6, 2017 | Elderly Care, Healthy Living
It’s not unusual for seniors living at home to lose interest in preparing food. When this happens, it becomes more difficult to eat balanced, nutritious meals. Rather than stocking your parent’s fridge with TV dinners and other processed meals, research the meal...
by Family Private Care | Jun 29, 2017 | Elderly Care, Healthy Living
Getting your senior loved one to bathe or shower can be a struggle. Most family members worry that their loved one will develop a strong body odor, urinary tract infections or skin infections if they don’t bathe daily. Yet with the stress that comes with bathing your...