by Family Private Care | Sep 10, 2014 | Caregiving, Elderly Care, Healthy Living
It’s never easy to start a conversation with our loved ones about how we plan to handle end-of-life issues. As difficult as these discussions may be, they are far more appropriate and effective when done early. Too many families wait until it’s too late to have these...
by Family Private Care | Aug 27, 2014 | Caregiving, Elderly Care, Healthy Living, Home Health Care
Companion care is a service offered through most home care agencies. It’s a wonderful, rewarding service, but many people are still unsure of what it entails and how it can benefit their loved one. Let’s discuss what senior companion care really is so that you can...
by Family Private Care | Aug 21, 2014 | Caregiving, Elderly Care, Healthy Living, Uncategorized
Gait and balance disorders are common in older adults and a major cause of slips and falls. Typically, changes in gait are related to an underlying medical condition such as arthritis. However, walking abnormalities can also stem from diseases that affect the brain,...
by Family Private Care | Jul 25, 2014 | Healthy Living
If the doctor has concerns regarding your parent’s blood pressure, take it seriously. High blood pressure is very real and serious; it could mean the difference between your parent living a long, healthy life, or one cut short. What can you do to help your loved one...
by Family Private Care | Jul 18, 2014 | Healthy Living
Older adults often joke that the older they get, the more aches and pains they have. In fact, pain and growing older seem to go together. Many people believe that chronic discomfort is a normal and inevitable part of the aging process. But is it really? Is there any...
by Family Private Care | Jun 13, 2014 | Healthy Living
With summer comes an increase in mosquitoes. Elders are of a particular concern for mosquito bites because they are at a greater risk for the West Nile Virus. Although rare, elders, especially those older than 65, can suffer from complications like inflammation in the...
