Holidays bring lots of emotions with them—anticipation, happiness, guilt, excitement, joy, frustration, sadness, loneliness, loss, and grief to name just a few. The bad news is that the holidays aren’t like a dump cake where you just put everything in, and it all comes out all right. The good news is that we can maneuver […]
Dogs have earned their rightful reputation as “man’s best friend”. For many seniors who live alone, dogs provide great comfort and companionship. From their ability to cuddle to warning us of intruders, dogs top the list of favorite pets. However, in choosing a dog, there are several things to consider. Size matters when choosing a […]
It’s a time of year that nearly everyone loves: Autumn. The cooling temps, lower humidity (those who know me understand this is a real blessing to me!), changing leaves, and the upcoming holiday season where hope is renewed and families are reunited. It all combines to be a wonderful segway to “the most wonderful time […]
Top Five Health Issues that Concern Seniors Today The number one issue that concerns seniors is cognitive decline. Alzheimer’s and early onset dementia are real fears and often create a tension between waiting too long to address and teetering on the edge of paranoia. Early treatment of Alzheimer’s and dementia has shown to have positive […]
When you hear someone is getting a massage, do you think they are indulging in a luxury? I used to think this way until I learned more about the many health benefits of massage. In some cultures, massage therapy is not considered a luxury but a medical necessity. It is a respected part of the […]
Family Private Care is proud to register some of the finest caregivers around. What makes a great caregiver? These individuals are selfless and go the extra mile to make their clients feel cared for and loved. They view what they do as a calling, not merely a way to pay the bills. They treat clients […]
There are more than 52 million people in the US over age 65 according to the US Census Bureau. Many Americans in the 40 – 65 age range have a least one or more parents who are elderly and need care. It is a stage of life that is often not welcomed for either caregivers […]
In the Netherlands there is a wonderfully unique village for residents diagnosed with advanced dementia. The village, Hogeweyk, is located on 4 acres and is built so that residents may come and go within the village as they want. The vision of the village is for residents to live their life as normal as possible. […]
While working as the intake coordinator for Family Private Care, I had the privilege of working with families to arrange home care for their loved ones. It usually began with a call from a stressed-out daughter or son who is handling his/her parents’ care. At Family Private Care, our goal is to find the best […]
As inflation rises and housing costs along with that, many senior citizens are finding it difficult to afford housing. One solution that has risen in the past few years is house sharing with the app Silvernest. Silvernest helps homeowners find compatible roommates to share the cost of housing. It works similarly to an AirBNB but […]