by Family Private Care | Jan 21, 2016 | Alzheimers, Elderly Care, Healthy Living
It’s always interesting to see that many people believe that dementia and Alzheimer’s are normal parts of aging. They are not. Risk factors for dementia include age, gender and genetics, but there are others such as depression, sleep disorders and lifestyle choices...
by Family Private Care | Jan 6, 2016 | Alzheimers, Elderly Care, Healthy Living
According to a 40-year long study published in the journal Neurology, women with neurotic personality traits may have more than double the risk of developing Alzheimer’s. These so-called neurotic traits include jealousy, anger, guilt and worry. They sound like pretty...
by Family Private Care | Dec 21, 2015 | Caregiving, Healthy Living
The holidays have been dubbed “the most wonderful time of the year.” But for many people, they are far from that. The holidays can actually be a very stressful or emotional time of the year. Those who have recently lost loved ones usually feel their grief pick up....
by Family Private Care | Dec 17, 2015 | Elderly Care, Healthy Living
Not sure what to get a parent or grandparent for the holidays? We have some great suggestions for you! Shopping for elders doesn’t have to be difficult, even though they’ve had a lifetime of gifts! Let’s get started with some of our favorite picks. Tablets and iPads...
by Family Private Care | Dec 15, 2015 | Elderly Care, Healthy Living
Now that the holidays are just around the corner, you’re probably starting to make arrangements. For many families, the holidays involve nothing more than getting in the car and driving to the destination, whether it’s a grandparent’s home or uncle’s cabin. But for...
by Family Private Care | Nov 20, 2015 | Caregiving, Elderly Care, Healthy Living
It’s estimated that as many as two million seniors over the age of 65 suffer from depression. Depression has no limitations, but it’s more likely to strike when other health conditions are present. For example, this article points out that a quarter of people who have...
