by Family Private Care | Mar 14, 2019 | Alzheimers, Caregiving, Elderly Care, Home Health Care
Staying Home After I answered the phone, the caller began telling me her story, which is so very common in our line of work. “Dad wants to stay home as he ages. He has always said the only way he is moving out is feet first. But he has been in the hospital and...
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 | 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...
by Family Private Care | May 10, 2012 | Healthy Living, Long Term Care Insurance
Long Term Care Insurance, also known as LTCI, is a challenge to define without saying, “Insurance for Long Term Care.” Imagining a little scenario might help convey its place in our lives. Let’s say Dad is currently living at home alone. He’s been doing so since...
by Family Private Care | Apr 18, 2012 | Caregiving, Healthy Living
The African proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child,” may have a new application—senior citizens. In order to remain at home as we age, we often need help and a village could be the thing one needs to make it a reality. The National Aging in Place Council...
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