by Family Private Care | Jul 18, 2012 | Caregiving, Home Health Care
As our parents or other loved ones age, independence becomes more important. It is, for many, a more distinct fear than even death (source). The loss of independence renders some seniors hostile to any help, leaving them more vulnerable than ever. If your dad,...
by Family Private Care | Jun 20, 2012 | Caregiving, Home Health Care
Imagine this: George, an elderly man suffers from debilitating arthritis and heart disease. He needs the care of a hospital but is currently in his own bed at home. Surrounding him are medicines, care products, his wife and at least once a day, his Doctor and a...
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 | Apr 25, 2012 | Caregiving, Healthy Living, Home Health Care
Sociologists have proven that staying at home as we age is great for our mental health but what happens when physical limitations make staying home a challenge? Sometimes all that’s needed is a few modifications to give someone the best chance for staying home. As we...
by Family Private Care | Apr 4, 2012 | Healthy Living, Home Health Care
According to the government’s Department of Health and Human Services, “almost 70% of people over 65 will need some type of Long Term Care (LTC) services in their lifetime.” The current trend is that the number of individuals needing LTC is growing faster than the...
by Family Private Care | Mar 21, 2012 | Healthy Living, Home Health Care
A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s can bring about many feelings for someone diagnosed and his or her family. The impact on family members can be so dramatic that coping with the reality brings on unconscious denial. It is a normal reaction to facing overwhelming changes in a...
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