by Family Private Care | Sep 12, 2012 | Healthy Living
If you are providing a beloved senior adult with at home care, you may be noticing some weight loss, especially if she suffers from an illness such as Cancer, AIDS or Alzheimer’s. The cause is commonly known as Cachexia-anorexia and is fairly common in elderly people...
by Family Private Care | Aug 14, 2012 | Caregiving, Healthy Living
Most of us will care for an elderly family member sometime during our lives. As our culture ages, more and more family members take on the responsibility of helping senior loved ones age at home with or without live-in assistance or transition to assisted living. No...
by Family Private Care | Aug 1, 2012 | Healthy Living
Pineapples are a symbol of hospitality. Legend has it that during Christopher Columbus’ second voyage of discovery, when he landed on Guadeloupe Island, he and the crew were given pineapples by the native population. What a fabulous welcome! Here at Family Private...
by Family Private Care | Jun 7, 2012 | Caregiving, Healthy Living, Home Health Care
As we age and our loved ones enter their golden years, it becomes more likely that they will spend some overnights in a hospital or other health facility. Acknowledging that possibility, although difficult, can help you and your family prepare for such an occurrence....
by Family Private Care | May 30, 2012 | Caregiving, Healthy Living
Mrs. Fleming wakes early, before her husband. It is the only time of day when she is not looking out for his needs and safety. Mr. Fleming has Alzheimer’s and they have chosen to care for him at home for as long as they can. For Mrs. Fleming, that means helping him...
by Family Private Care | May 23, 2012 | Healthy Living, Long Term Care Insurance
Having an Elimination Period is quite common in long term care insurance. So what is it? Let’s think of it this way. When someone buys most kinds of insurance, there is a deductible. With car insurance, for example, as a car owner pays for repairs, the first payments...
