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....
by Family Private Care | Jul 30, 2013 | Caregiving, Home Health Care
Home care is a wonderful option for patients and their families who require a helping hand with everyday tasks or more involved duties like medication or toileting. This patient-centered care provides independence, comfort and safety to seniors when they need it the...
by Family Private Care | Jun 28, 2013 | Caregiving, Healthy Living, Home Health Care, Respite Care
Private home care has received a lot more attention over the years as more seniors are requiring care yet still want to maintain their independence. This leaves families asking whether or not private home care is affordable. The general opinion is that private care is...
by Family Private Care | Jun 14, 2013 | Caregiving, Healthy Living, Home Health Care
Choosing a geriatric doctor for your loved one will be an important decision that will affect both the short- and long-term. Like choosing a pediatrician for a young child, selecting a geriatric doctor deserves careful consideration. This is the person that you will...
by Family Private Care | May 30, 2013 | Caregiving, Healthy Living, Home Health Care, Respite Care
We often hear about elder abuse, but many of us would be unable to spot it if it were occurring. It can be difficult to recognize elder abuse because it comes in many varieties. Each year, hundreds of thousands of older persons are abused, neglected and exploited by...