by Family Private Care | Mar 24, 2014 | Caregiving, Home Health Care
It’s understandable that your loved one wants to age in place. But, you probably have concerns over how safe the home is for your loved one, and whether or not it will accommodate them as they grow older. Slips and falls are some of the most common worries for family...
by Family Private Care | Mar 7, 2014 | Caregiving, Home Health Care
Often when we speak of caregiving duties, we assume that the caregiver is taking care of ONE person. But what if you have to care for more than one person? This scenario is not uncommon, and it’s something that many families are faced with. Then, throw in the idea...
by Family Private Care | Feb 7, 2014 | Caregiving, Home Health Care
When a loved one shows changes in their personality, the experience is more difficult than we often anticipate. Many family caregivers report that they feel like they’re taking care of a stranger. And, as if caregivers don’t have enough stress on them, they may have...
by Family Private Care | Nov 22, 2013 | Caregiving, Home Health Care
There comes a time when families need a break from the day-to-day demands of caring for their loved one. This is where a respite caregiver can step in and provide you with some relief. Of course, you want to ensure that your loved one is receiving the highest quality...
by Family Private Care | Nov 8, 2013 | Home Health Care
The holidays are here, and that means that people are busier than ever shopping for holiday gifts, making travel arrangements and planning holiday menus. Add that to the day-to-day demands of caring for an elderly loved one, and you have a full plate on your hands....
by Family Private Care | Sep 11, 2013 | Alzheimers, Caregiving, Home Health Care
No one ever said that getting older was easy, but when you watch your loved one be afflicted with Alzheimer’s, the effects of aging become more real. If you have a family member who was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, do not think this is the end of the road....