by Family Private Care | Jun 18, 2015 | Caregiving, Elderly Care, Healthy Living
Insomnia is the most frequent sleep problem that seniors deal with, and it affects almost half of adults over the age of 60. If your loved one is complaining of restless nights, and you see the side effects affecting their daily life, there are things you can do help...
by Family Private Care | Jun 9, 2015 | Healthy Living
Making sure you and your family eat healthy is hard enough, but throw Mom or Dad into the mix, and you really have your hands full. Getting older adults to eat the right foods becomes increasingly difficult as they age. Their digestive system changes, their metabolism...
by Family Private Care | Apr 30, 2015 | Elderly Care, Healthy Living
The importance of snacks are often overlooked, but they can be a critical part of your loved one’s diet. Often times, seniors eat inadequate portions at meals and don’t get the necessary nutrients that are needed for health, wellness, energy and immunity. Snacks can...
by Family Private Care | Jan 12, 2015 | Elderly Care, Healthy Living
According to the calendar, we’re only about a month into winter. That’s not good news if you’re not a fan of cool, dreary days. The winter blues are a real thing, and they can affect people who don’t suffer from depression or seasonal depression. (However, it is more...
by Family Private Care | Oct 9, 2014 | Caregiving, Healthy Living
When a loved one passes away, caregivers have to adjust to the loss of that person, and adjust to a new life that no longer includes caregiving duties. On the outside, it would seem that this would be a relief. But, this is generally not the case. Caregivers are often...
by Family Private Care | Sep 30, 2014 | Elderly Care, Healthy Living
Health screenings are important for everyone, especially for seniors who may have chronic health problems that need to be monitored. The purpose of health screenings is to detect certain health conditions, such as high blood pressure, as well as potential health...
