by Family Private Care | Sep 22, 2016 | Alzheimers, Elderly Care, Healthy Living
It’s a common misconception that Alzheimer’s disease is inevitable with age. This is one misbelief that is easy to understand, however. With so many older people experiencing memory loss, Alzheimer’s can seem to be the norm. The most recent statistics from the...
by Family Private Care | Aug 18, 2016 | Elderly Care, Healthy Living
It’s the one thing we all share: aging. From the moment we’re born, we start growing older. At first, it’s fun. We get more freedom. More independence. More confidence. But that quickly changes to more responsibility. More stress. More gray hair. For many people, it’s...
by Family Private Care | Aug 8, 2016 | Caregiving, Elderly Care, Healthy Living, Home Health Care
With options in senior living expanding, many families are realizing that it makes sense to move their loved one into assisted living. However, assisted living isn’t always practical right from the start. Many families need time to get their ducks in a row,...
by Family Private Care | Jul 28, 2016 | Caregiving, Elderly Care, Healthy Living, Home Health Care
Many people think that the only way to receive skilled nursing care is by residing in a nursing home. However, you can receive skilled nursing care right in the comfort of your own home. All you have to do is find a Senior Home Care agency that provides skilled...
by Family Private Care | Jul 15, 2016 | Alzheimers, Elderly Care, Healthy Living
Therapy dogs have been used for many years to help people with disabilities. Now they are becoming more popular for treating individuals with dementia and other cognitive disorders. Animals make the perfect companions because they are non-judgemental and have...
by Family Private Care | Jul 6, 2016 | Alzheimers, Caregiving, Elderly Care, Healthy Living
Having a long life these days can feel like a double-edged sword. While living long is what most people hope for, the risk of Alzheimer’s goes up significantly with age. For a person who is 85 years old or older, the likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s reaches one in...