by Family Private Care | May 30, 2013 | Caregiving, Healthy Living, Home Health Care, Respite Care
We often hear about elder abuse, but many of us would be unable to spot it if it were occurring. It can be difficult to recognize elder abuse because it comes in many varieties. Each year, hundreds of thousands of older persons are abused, neglected and exploited by...
by Family Private Care | May 10, 2013 | Caregiving, Healthy Living, Home Health Care, Respite Care
We spend so much of our lives counting calories, watching what we put in our mouths and playing the weight game that it seems ironic that many of us spend the ends of our lives barely eating. Senior malnutrition is a very real issue that has serious consequences. We...
by Family Private Care | May 3, 2013 | Caregiving, Healthy Living
As young adults, many of us leave our hometowns to pursue a different lifestyle or career opportunity. This is both common and accepted in society, but being far away from family has its challenges. Many people are discovering just how hard it is to care for their...
by Family Private Care | Apr 24, 2013 | Caregiving, Healthy Living
Being a caregiver is a rewarding yet difficult job that can take its toll on emotional, physical and mental health. Remember that in order to be a good caregiver, you must care for yourself first. Caregiver burnout is common, and it occurs when caregivers put...
by Family Private Care | Apr 9, 2013 | Caregiving, Healthy Living, Home Health Care
Even though the spring season has arrived doesn’t meant that we’re automatically out of cold and flu season. Colds and flues linger well into the spring season, especially as temperatures fluctuate from warm to cold and back again. Here are smart tips for protecting...
by Family Private Care | Apr 2, 2013 | Caregiving, Healthy Living, Home Health Care
The home is traditionally the safest place for us to be. However, in our older years, the home can become a place filled with unexpected dangers. If you have a parent living at home alone, it’s important that the home is checked for dangers and equipped with the right...