It is an issue that families face on a daily basis in Georgia and across the country. Finding that a loved one needs a wheelchair, walker, bedside commode, or some other medical device and not having the funds to purchase good equipment. Back in the 1980s, this was a problem just as it is now. […]
At the heart of home care are wonderful, compassionate caregivers who have devoted their lives to caring for others. We recently took a day to celebrate many of these caregivers at our Roswell, Georgia office. We were thrilled to honor the warm-hearted, compassionate women and men who have blessed us and their clients with their […]
Family Private Care has been a leader in the Senior Care arena for 25 years. We love what we do…serving others. At the heart of service is getting to know individuals on a personal level and learning about who they are as a person. We decided we wanted a chance to get to know our […]
Let’s talk about how to handle an elderly parent’s resistance to accepting personal assistance. This is an interesting situation the adult child finds often with their aging parent. Really the bottom line is you cannot make a competent adult do anything against their will. But, with some insight into their struggle you may be able […]
Staying Home After I answered the phone, the caller began telling me her story, which is so very common in our line of work. “Dad wants to stay home as he ages. He has always said the only way he is moving out is feet first. But he has been in the hospital and is […]
Question – My dad has had some critical needs come up with this hospitalization – but, he lives alone and wants to go home. What might your services provide to help my dad in his wish to return home instead of the other options? This is a frequent request to our office and something we […]
Home health care can be a confusing topic to understand, especially if you haven’t had time to research it. Some families are thrown into a situation where they need home health care for a loved one who has recently gone through surgery. Without knowing a lot about this type of care, common myths and misconceptions […]
High blood pressure is the leading cause of heart attack and stroke in America. It’s also one of the most preventable causes of heart disease, second only to smoking. Many Americans are aware that they have high blood pressure and take medication to manage it. But, what about people who have high blood pressure and […]
Some older adults cannot be left home alone. But, they may want to remain in their homes and maintain their independence for as long as possible. If you are concerned about leaving your loved one at home, a live-in caregiver may offer the assistance you’re looking for. Let’s learn more about live-in caregivers, what they […]
November is National Family Caregivers Month! This year’s theme is Caregiving Around the Clock. It’s estimated that over 40 million family caregivers provide $470 billion of unpaid care to their loved ones each year. For many individuals, their role as a caregiver does not turn on and off. They are responsible for the bulk of […]