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...
by Family Private Care | Mar 22, 2013 | Caregiving, Healthy Living, Home Health Care, Respite Care
Caring for a loved one who is chronically ill, disabled or elderly is a difficult job that cannot be done alone. Hiring respite care provides family members with a temporary break and can be provided in the home or outside of the home. While you may be eager to find...
by Family Private Care | Mar 8, 2013 | Caregiving, Home Health Care, Long Term Care Insurance, Respite Care
In October 2012, a part of the Affordable Care Act went into effect in an effort to reduce Medicare spending. This act limits hospitals on how often they can accept patients for re- admittance for a chronic problem. For instance, if a person has heart surgery and...
by Family Private Care | Oct 30, 2012 | Home Health Care
Skilled nursing care may seem obvious but it involves more than qualified nurses giving care. It is coordinated care given at a facility when a patient needs more care than family members or caregivers can provide. It may be either short or long term but it is clear...
by Family Private Care | Oct 16, 2012 | Home Health Care
Durable medical equipment, according to American Association of Retired People, AARP, is equipment primarily serving a medical purpose, is able to withstand repeated use, and is appropriate for use in the home. Some of the most common equipment on the list are...
by Family Private Care | Jul 25, 2012 | Caregiving, Home Health Care
All over the country there are older family members who struggle to perform everyday activities and there are others who help them complete these daily tasks. This assistance helps them remain independent, stay healthy and happy. Some who help are family members and...