by Family Private Care | Mar 31, 2015 | Uncategorized
As Dementia progresses, memory loss seems to occur in “reverse order” (most recent memories are lost first, then older memories are lost until the oldest memories are finally gone). It’s not uncommon for a person to forget what she had for breakfast, but remember in...
by Family Private Care | Mar 19, 2015 | Uncategorized
Do you ever sit and wonder, “How much am I really worth?” Or maybe you think to yourself, “I would be rich if I were paid for what I do.” Caregivers are overworked and underappreciated, and you can certainly relate if you are a caregiver taking care of your spouse,...
by Family Private Care | Sep 18, 2014 | Caregiving, Uncategorized
If you are a parent to a special needs child, your life is full. Having time away to reconnect with yourself and others is an important thing for every parent. But, you probably have extra concerns because your child is special needs, and you don’t want to hire just...
by Family Private Care | Aug 29, 2014 | Uncategorized
Labor Day is the unofficial end to summer. With the leaves starting to change colors, the days getting shorter and the kids back in school, it’s hard not to have fall on the brain. Fall is a beautiful month with plenty of warm weather, but the temperatures do start to...
by Family Private Care | Aug 21, 2014 | Caregiving, Elderly Care, Healthy Living, Uncategorized
Gait and balance disorders are common in older adults and a major cause of slips and falls. Typically, changes in gait are related to an underlying medical condition such as arthritis. However, walking abnormalities can also stem from diseases that affect the brain,...
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...
