by Family Private Care | Aug 7, 2014 | Caregiving, Elderly Care, Home Health Care
It’s only natural to be unsure about things you don’t have all the facts on. For instance, you may be exhausted caring for your parent, but you worry about what the alternative is. Will someone else take care of your loved one in the best way possible? How flexible is...
by Family Private Care | Jul 11, 2014 | Caregiving, Home Health Care, Respite Care, Uncategorized
Family caregivers spend an average of 21 hours per week providing care for loved ones, and the average length of caring for a loved one is 4.6 years. According to the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP, 70 percent of working caregivers deal with work-related...
by Family Private Care | Jun 27, 2014 | Caregiving, Home Health Care
Mom has always been the matriarch in the family, but all of a sudden, she seems distant and uninterested in her home and friends. Or perhaps Dad was always the one who was never late for an appointment and had a desk as clean as a slate. At your last visit, you...
by Family Private Care | Jun 20, 2014 | Caregiving, Home Health Care
Slips and falls are some of the leading causes of injuries for seniors, and many of them can be prevented. Once an elder slips or falls, their life may never be the same. The injury could impact their physical health or emotional well-being and lead to a downward...
by Family Private Care | May 7, 2014 | Caregiving, Home Health Care
In-home Senior Home Care is an alternative to nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Since most seniors want to live in the home that they’ve known for years, in-home care is an easy choice for many families. Forcing seniors to leave their home can create...
by Family Private Care | Apr 14, 2014 | Caregiving, Home Health Care, Respite Care
When you start to see that your loved one requires assistance with day-to-day tasks, you may not be sure what options are available. It’s recommended to have a heart-to-heart talk with your loved one and all other key family members before this point in time so that...