by Family Private Care | Apr 5, 2018 | Healthy Living
If you’re tired of hearing that you should be eating more fruits and vegetables, here is some refreshing news: you should also be adding more dark chocolate to your diet! Dark chocolate is different from milk chocolate, which has little to no health benefits. Made...
by Family Private Care | Mar 29, 2018 | Elderly Care, Healthy Living
Imaging tests are used to show a picture of the inside of the body. Doctors schedule these types of exams when they need to make a diagnosis or better understand what’s going on. Most imaging tests are safe and noninvasive. Even so, it’s normal to be nervous about the...
by Family Private Care | Mar 22, 2018 | Caregiving, Elderly Care, Healthy Living
An ear, nose and throat specialist (ENT), or otolaryngologist, helps treat problems of the ears, nose and throat. It’s normal to have issues with these areas of the body, as they are some of the most commonly affected. Everyone has a sore throat, stuffy nose or ear...
by Family Private Care | Mar 15, 2018 | Elderly Care, Healthy Living
If you take medications on a regular basis, you probably spend a lot of time at your local pharmacy. In fact, it’s possible that your pharmacy does more than fill your prescriptions. They may also offer immunizations, health monitoring and a walk-in clinic. Having a...
by Family Private Care | Mar 8, 2018 | Elderly Care, Healthy Living
Once you are 65 years old, a lot changes with your status! It’s time to enroll in Medicare Part A and B, plan for your full Social Security benefits and consider long-term insurance. At least you can take advantage of some of those senior discounts at your favorite...
by Family Private Care | Mar 2, 2018 | Elderly Care, Healthy Living
Drug and alcohol abuse is generally thought of as a problem for teens and young adults, but it can affect older adults as well. In fact, substance abuse among seniors is a rapidly growing health problem in the United States. Sadly, it’s often overlooked in people 65...