by Family Private Care | Mar 23, 2017 | Caregiving, Elderly Care, Healthy Living, Home Health Care
Being diagnosed with a chronic illness is difficult for the person and their friends and family. Your first reaction may be to help them, though you may not know how to do this. Not to mention, many of the initial ways to help – bringing over meals, setting up...
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 | 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 26, 2017 | Caregiving, Healthy Living
Remember when you were a teenager and your parents refused to listen to you? Now the roles are reversed, and here you are dealing with teenage-like behavior from your parents. It’s difficult when we see our parents age and become different people because of a...
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...
by Family Private Care | Jan 6, 2017 | Caregiving, Elderly Care, Healthy Living
How do you get the generations to talk, listen and have fun with one another? Grandparents often complain that the kids spend too much time on their tablets and smartphones, while the kids complain that their elders are boring. For many families, there’s usually a...