by Family Private Care | Sep 12, 2012 | Healthy Living
If you are providing a beloved senior adult with at home care, you may be noticing some weight loss, especially if she suffers from an illness such as Cancer, AIDS or Alzheimer’s. The cause is commonly known as Cachexia-anorexia and is fairly common in elderly people...
by Family Private Care | Aug 14, 2012 | Caregiving, Healthy Living
Most of us will care for an elderly family member sometime during our lives. As our culture ages, more and more family members take on the responsibility of helping senior loved ones age at home with or without live-in assistance or transition to assisted living. No...
by Family Private Care | Jul 25, 2012 | Caregiving, Home Health Care
All over the country there are older family members who struggle to perform everyday activities and there are others who help them complete these daily tasks. This assistance helps them remain independent, stay healthy and happy. Some who help are family members and...
by Family Private Care | Mar 15, 2012 | Caregiving, Healthy Living, Home Health Care
Medical advances will give many of us more years, but a longer life expectancy often brings about challenges. Changes happen in our bodies and minds. We may slow down or have problems with tasks we’ve been doing most of our lives. Enter the caregiver. A caregiver...
by Family Private Care | Jan 30, 2012 | Home Health Care
What is Homecare? Homecare is the opportunity to have a caregiver come to the loved one’s place of residence to assist with various needs. By allowing caregivers to assist with basic needs, one is able to retain as much independence as possible for as long as...