by Family Private Care | Dec 18, 2013 | Respite Care
Establishing a respite care plan is not difficult as long as you give it the proper time and attention. Choose a time and place where you won’t be distracted and will have the opportunity to review all possible scenarios. The goal is to create a plan that outlines the...
by Family Private Care | Aug 9, 2013 | Caregiving, Home Health Care, News, Respite Care
Medications are necessary when treating certain illnesses, but they also require careful maintenance and dosing. According the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, 34 percent of seniors are prescribed medications by more than one doctor, and 72 percent reach...
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 | 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 | Mar 15, 2013 | Caregiving, Respite Care
If you have made the decision to seek respite care for a loved one, you may feel a sense of relief. Your loved one, however, may not share these same feelings. Resistance to respite care is quite common, especially when you’re dealing with an elder who may be in...