Family Private Care http://www.familyprivatecarellc.com Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:05:11 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Description of Homecare http://www.familyprivatecarellc.com/2012/01/30/description-of-homecare/ http://www.familyprivatecarellc.com/2012/01/30/description-of-homecare/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:05:11 +0000 Family Private Care http://www.familyprivatecarellc.com/?p=821 Continue reading →]]> 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 possible. Homecare presents the opportunity to stay in one’s home as long as one desires.

What are the qualifications of a caregiver? Caregivers are available in basically three skill levels:

1. Companions – These individuals have life experiences that allow them to relate well to mature adults. They help with running errands, preparing meals, shopping, writing letters, reading, light housekeeping, companionship, and medication reminders.
2. Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) – Undergoes training and is licensed by the state. Must complete ongoing education each year and keep credentials current. These individuals provide assistance walking, take fall precautions, and assist with bathing and dressing, as well as all the companion duties (see above).
3. Skilled Nurse (LPN or RN) – Undergoes extensive training and is licensed by the state. Is required to keep credentials current. These individuals assist with wound care, give injections, take lab draws, start and maintain IVs, provide catheter care, as well as certain other skilled tasks. Of course, skilled nurses also provide nursing assistant and companionship duties in the home setting.

It may seem confusing to determine what level of care is needed. However, most homecare companies will provide a nurse’s assessment to help you determine the best level of care. With the various levels of care available, nearly anyone can remain at home for as long as they wish.

How much does Homecare cost? The cost varies by company. Generally, companion/CNA care is anywhere from $16-22/hour. Skilled Nursing care ranges from $40-80+/hour. Homecare companies charge a variety of ways; some charge two fees, one for the caregiver and one charge for the company. Make sure you understand the total cost involved and what it includes.

Does Medicare cover Homecare? No. Homecare is usually either paid for by private funds or by Long Term Care Insurance.

Is it best to remain at home or move to a facility? This is an entirely personal question that each individual must answer. In many cases, the decision is not made by the mature adult, but rather by the family. Homecare is the solution that assists families, with however much or little help is needed, in allowing the mature adult to remain in their home surrounded by things dear to them.

Should I use a Homecare Company or hire a caregiver privately? Again, this is a personal decision. Using a Homecare Company brings value in several ways:

1. Each caregiver goes thorough an extensive screening process.
2. Caregivers have more accountability when working through a Homecare Company.
3. Homecare Companies have a large number of caregivers to select from, ensuring a good fit of personality and experience.
4. Homecare Companies can provide a replacement caregiver if a primary caregiver is not able to work for whatever reason.
5. Homecare Companies take away much of the work of scheduling, interviewing, and selecting caregivers.

How do I begin using Homecare? It is actually very simple! When speaking with the Homecare Company you have selected, you will provide a description of your circumstances. The company will send an RN to your home and gather the necessary information. Then, you can either interview potential caregivers or simply set up the time you would like to have the caregiver come to your home. The Homecare Company will provide support and make any changes as requested in the future.

]]> http://www.familyprivatecarellc.com/2012/01/30/description-of-homecare/feed/ 0 Caregiver Makes a Difference! http://www.familyprivatecarellc.com/2012/01/09/caregiver-makes-a-difference/ http://www.familyprivatecarellc.com/2012/01/09/caregiver-makes-a-difference/#comments Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:22:23 +0000 Family Private Care http://www.familyprivatecarellc.com/?p=816 Continue reading →]]> Today we received a letter of recommendation for Esther, a caregiver working with Family Private Care. We just had to share this with you and send our deepest appreciation to Esther, and also to Harry and Frankie for sharing!

January 6, 2012

In May of 2011 my wife, Frankie, was diagnosed with lung cancer and immediately started Chemo treatments. After only two weeks of Chemo treatments, Frankie fell and injured her back and was confined to bed for 14 weeks. It was during this time that we realized that we needed some family help so that there would be someone to stay with Frankie during those times when I had to be out of the house. We decided to contact somebody for supplying in-house help and we chose Family Private Care because a friend of ours had used them during her illness and was very satisfied with the service.

After an interview with the management of Family Private Care, Esther was referred to us as our in-house Family Care person. When Esther came into my life it was like welcoming a long-time friend. She turned out to be pleasant, had a superior command of the English language and was well qualified for in-house care of a sick person.

After we got to know Esther, it turned out that she is an expert practitioner of family care. Since my wife was confined to the bed, it was important that somebody be there to help her whenever she needed assistance and Esther would sit at the bedside for hours talking with my wife to help her keep her mind off her immediate problems with the Chemo treatment. In addition, she fixed meals for my wife, assisted her in changing clothes, and attended to other housekeeping items like doing the laundry and ironing.

In case the reader is not familiar with the problems involved with Chemo treatment for cancer, they involve nausea, diarrhea, constipation, lack of appetite and depression. And it is extremely important that the family care practitioner understand these things so that she can help the patient achieve a cheerful attitude. And I want to emphasize very clearly that Esther was expert in helping Frankie get through the day and everything else that she did for us.

In summary, I can say that my wife Frankie and I both feel that Esther did everything we needed her to do and then some and did it all with a pleasant attitude and a friendly manner. Should we ever need family care assistance again, Esther would absolutely be our first choice.

Sincerely,

Harry (Marietta, Georgia)

]]> http://www.familyprivatecarellc.com/2012/01/09/caregiver-makes-a-difference/feed/ 0 FPC Sponsors National Multiple Sclerosis Society Event http://www.familyprivatecarellc.com/2011/11/04/fpc-sponsors-national-multiple-sclerosis-society/ http://www.familyprivatecarellc.com/2011/11/04/fpc-sponsors-national-multiple-sclerosis-society/#comments Fri, 04 Nov 2011 17:56:24 +0000 Family Private Care http://www.familyprivatecarellc.com/?p=804 Continue reading →]]> This is a letter Family Private Care recently received from the National MS Society, Georgia Chapter:

On behalf of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Georgia Chapter thank you for your generous support of the 2011 MS Wellness Expo. Your presence at the Expo was invaluable to the over 300 clients in attendance.

Funds raised from this program go to support the educational programs and direct services for the over 8,500 Georgian’s living with MS.

We thank you for your support in helping us end the fight against MS!

Sincerely,

Hilary C. LaMotte, MSW – Director, Clinical & Chapter Programs

Family Private Care is pleased to partner with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society to help “end the fight against MS.” Our mission is not simply to be the best source of screened, dependable home care providers, but also to help invest in research to help end some of the diseases that our clients face.

Family Private Care refers top quality companions, sitters, Certified Nursing Aides, and Skilled Nurses (RNs and LPNs) to assist individuals with personal care in the comfort of their home or residence (hospital, assisting living, independent living, etc.). With no hourly minimum, FPC has been able to serve many families who could not otherwise afford in-home care. FPC remains committed to serving our communities with the kind of care that we would want to receive ourselves. Feel free to contact FPC with any questions.

]]> http://www.familyprivatecarellc.com/2011/11/04/fpc-sponsors-national-multiple-sclerosis-society/feed/ 0 Family Private Care Supports Alzheimer’s Walk http://www.familyprivatecarellc.com/2011/10/28/family-private-care-supports-alzheimers-walk/ http://www.familyprivatecarellc.com/2011/10/28/family-private-care-supports-alzheimers-walk/#comments Fri, 28 Oct 2011 17:28:09 +0000 Family Private Care http://www.familyprivatecarellc.com/?p=779 Continue reading →]]> Crystal Jenkins, Community Relations Coordinator with Family Private Care, and her 80 year old father-in-law, Jack Jenkins, partnered with the Alzheimer’s Association at Atlantic Station for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. They cheered the walkers on as they rounded the last curve of the walk.

Alzheimer’s disease affects an estimated 5.4 million Americans today with over 200,000 people battling Alzheimer’s in the state of Georgia. The Alzheimer’s Association is committed to serve families affected by Alzheimer’s and to work towards putting an end to the disease.

Crystal and Jack have volunteered for the last two years and have raised over $1,500.00 for the cause. Eighty-one percent of every dollar raised by the Alzheimer’s Association, Georgia Chapter, is used to fund local programs and services.

Family Private Care is honored to partner with various organizations that serve the senior care community. Home Care services as provided by Private Duty Home Care Providers can help seniors remain at home for as long as the senior and their family desire them to do so. Elderly adults, and younger adults, who face the journey of living with Alzheimer’s can find valuable resources at the Alzheimer’s Association website. As the journey progresses, home care organizations are available to provide excellent caregivers to assist with personal care reminders and hands-on assistance. For more information, please contact Family Private Care today and a Senior Care Adviser will be happy to talk with you about available options.

Thank you Crystal and Jack for participating with the Walk to End Alzheimer’s!

Walk To End Alzheimer's

Crystal Jenkins, Community Relations Coordinator, Participates in Walk to End Alzheimer's with her Father-in-Law, Jack Jenkins

]]> http://www.familyprivatecarellc.com/2011/10/28/family-private-care-supports-alzheimers-walk/feed/ 0 Free Presentation for Manor Care Rehab Center Residents http://www.familyprivatecarellc.com/2011/10/28/free-presentation-for-manor-care-rehab-center-residents/ http://www.familyprivatecarellc.com/2011/10/28/free-presentation-for-manor-care-rehab-center-residents/#comments Fri, 28 Oct 2011 17:24:23 +0000 Family Private Care http://www.familyprivatecarellc.com/?p=795 Continue reading →]]> Family Private Care was proud to have the opportunity to sponsor a free event for all residents of Manor Care Rehabilitation Center in East Cobb, Marietta, Georgia.

Neil Scott-Barbour, with his distinctive, authentic British voice, Expressively Reads using many different voices and accents. Neil also utilized a wide range of facial expressions and physical movements, that you have to see to believe! Residents and their families were treated to Neil’s voice acting of humorous – and serious – short stories, famous quotations, poetry, amusing witticisms and more.

The event was held on September 10, 2011 and was enjoyed by all who attended. Family Private Care again confirmed that it is indeed better to give than to receive. It was a blessing to share with our community.

If you have a group of people who would enjoy this experience, please call Family Private Care for more information. Family Private Care gladly offers other free opportunities to senior citizen groups, churches and synagogues, and senior retirement communities.

]]> http://www.familyprivatecarellc.com/2011/10/28/free-presentation-for-manor-care-rehab-center-residents/feed/ 0 Adult Child Healthcare Proxy http://www.familyprivatecarellc.com/2011/10/13/adult-child-healthcare-proxy/ http://www.familyprivatecarellc.com/2011/10/13/adult-child-healthcare-proxy/#comments Thu, 13 Oct 2011 19:18:33 +0000 Family Private Care http://www.familyprivatecarellc.com/?p=774 Continue reading →]]> Do you have Adult Children?

Imagine this scenario: Your phone rings at midnight. It is the local hospital calling to let you know that your adult child has been admitted to the emergency room. You hurry down to the hospital only to learn that you are not allowed any input or control over your child’s care. You are not even allowed to know his or her specific condition!

Sound far-fetched? Not really. According to a relatively new law called HIPAA, each adult person’s medical condition is private information. HIPAA is a complex and lengthy law that few people understand. Although the law generally allows medical professionals to talk freely with family and friends, (unless the patient objects), the law is rarely enforced that way. The vast majority of healthcare providers prefer to err on the side of caution, which means that no one gets to know anything about a patient unless the patient has specifically stated that they have permission to know.  No other adult, unless they have your express permission, will be allowed access to your condition or your treatment. This may come as a shock to parents who have had complete control over their teenage childrens’ medical care, to learn that once they turn 19 they are no longer involved in any way. Why didn’t someone tell us, they ask themselves? Listen up- you are being told, right now!

Here is what every parent needs to know.

When your teenager turns 19, he or she is an adult and you are no longer “in the loop” legally, in terms of guiding their medical care. If you want to remain involved, all your child has to do is execute a simple “Healthcare Proxy” form, available from any attorney or from the Alabama Bar’s website. This form, if properly executed, will allow you to continue to be a part of your child’s care as long as the form is in force. Simple, to the point and easy to obtain. It will allow you the assurance of knowing that you can make medical decisions for your adult child until he or she has a family of their own.

William G. Nolan is an Elder Law attorney in Birmingham, Alabama. His firm assists Seniors and their families preserve and protect assets in anticipation of nursing home stays, assists veterans with VA benefits and assists families struggling with Alzheimer’s disease. The website is www.NolanElderLaw.com. (205) 823-8916

Family Private Care gives many thanks to Bill Nolan for his article. Family Private Care Birmingham has received excellent feedback from the clients we have referred to Attorney Nolan. His office has assisted with various elder care issues for Home Care Clientele. For more information, please feel free to contact our Birmingham office at (205) 870-8855. Or, email us at info@FamilyPrivateCareLLC.com.

 

]]> http://www.familyprivatecarellc.com/2011/10/13/adult-child-healthcare-proxy/feed/ 0 A Day In The Life of a Senior Care Advisor http://www.familyprivatecarellc.com/2011/10/03/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-senior-care-advisor/ http://www.familyprivatecarellc.com/2011/10/03/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-senior-care-advisor/#comments Mon, 03 Oct 2011 19:27:14 +0000 Family Private Care http://www.familyprivatecarellc.com/?p=770 Continue reading →]]> Sunday, October 2, 2011 I visited my client to make introductions to caregiver.  Last week, while visiting I mentioned bringing my ten year old grand daughter with me.  Mr. Smith was thrilled at having a child in his presence.  While visiting Mr. Smith, he asked me if I would bring him a cat.  He likes to watch them play in the yard.  Considering the man has quite a bit of acreage that would support a herd of animal, I looked at the son for an answer.  The son said “yes, but he will not forget this.  You will have to do it.”

This morning I call my faithful vet whom everyone just drops animals off expecting the soft-hearted individual to make things right.  Sure enough, she had a homeless cat looking for a place to live.

I take my pet carrier to the vet to pick the cat up. It is not a snuggly critter but that is okay because he is going to have to be tough to survive this environment.  On the way to the client, I stop to pick up cat food, cat bed plus food bowls.  When I get there the client is being bathed so I set the cat up outside his patio windows bed, food and all.  Being the soft touch that I am and the simpleton I am, I open the crate door.  The cat rapidly runs into the woods and is gone.

When the client comes out he is thrilled because he told everyone “Today the lady is bringing me a cat.”  While being bathed the daughter and caregiver soothe him telling the cat is here.

Client comes out.  No cat.  Just a bed, food, and housing.  Still no cat.

I explained he now has a new cat in his woods and either it will return or it will not.  He smiles and says “that is okay, you can just get me another one.”  I smile and say, “You are right.”

Low and behold the cat returns.  Client is thrilled and names it after me.  He should name it “dummy.”

Long and short of it, client now has a new cat that he is thrilled to watch play outside. Nothing is more rewarding than serving seniors and their families!

June Adams, Senior Care Advisor

Family Private Care, LLC

NOTE: Client’s name is fictitious, but the story is real. No wonder all of us at Family Private Care love senior in-home care! And we give a big “THANK YOU” to June for her continual dedication to making a difference in the lives of seniors, their families, and their pets. June constantly goes “above and beyond!”

]]> http://www.familyprivatecarellc.com/2011/10/03/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-senior-care-advisor/feed/ 0 Service Area for Georgia Private Duty Care http://www.familyprivatecarellc.com/2011/09/15/764/ http://www.familyprivatecarellc.com/2011/09/15/764/#comments Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:50:24 +0000 Family Private Care http://www.familyprivatecarellc.com/?p=764 Continue reading →]]> People frequently ask what areas Family Private Care is able to refer elder care caregivers to provide in-home care. The short answer is the greater metropolitan Atlanta, GA and metropolitan Birmingham, AL areas. We decided to include a list of the counties, zip codes, and cities in Georgia that we serve. It is found below. We will be posting a similar list for Birmingham, Alabama. Stay tuned! 

County    ZIP Code         City
Cherokee   30004 ALPHARETTA
Cherokee  30028 CUMMING
Cherokee 30102 ACWORTH
Cherokee 30107 BALL GROUND
Cherokee 30114 CANTON
Cherokee 30115 CANTON
Cherokee 30142 HOLLY SPRINGS
Cherokee 30146 LEBANON
Cherokee 30151 NELSON
Cherokee 30169 CANTON
Cherokee 30183 WALESKA
Cherokee 30184 WHITE
Cherokee 30188 WOODSTOCK
Cherokee 30189 WOODSTOCK
Clarke 30601 ATHENS
Clarke 30602 ATHENS
Clarke 30603 ATHENS
Clarke 30604 ATHENS
Clarke 30605 ATHENS
Clarke 30606 ATHENS
Clarke 30607 ATHENS
Clarke 30608 ATHENS
Clarke 30609 ATHENS
Clarke 30612 ATHENS
Clarke 30622 BOGART
Clarke 30683 WINTERVILLE
Cobb 30006 MARIETTA
Cobb 30007 MARIETTA
Cobb 30008 MARIETTA
Cobb 30060 MARIETTA
Cobb 30061 MARIETTA
Cobb 30062 MARIETTA
Cobb 30063 MARIETTA
Cobb 30064 MARIETTA
Cobb 30065 MARIETTA
Cobb 30066 MARIETTA
Cobb 30067 MARIETTA
Cobb 30068 MARIETTA
Cobb 30069 MARIETTA
Cobb 30075 ROSWELL
Cobb 30080 SMYRNA
Cobb 30081 SMYRNA
Cobb 30082 SMYRNA
Cobb 30090 MARIETTA
Cobb 30101 ACWORTH
Cobb 30102 ACWORTH
Cobb 30106 AUSTELL
Cobb 30111 CLARKDALE
Cobb 30126 MABLETON
Cobb 30127 POWDER SPRINGS
Cobb 30141 HIRAM
Cobb 30144 KENNESAW
Cobb 30152 KENNESAW
Cobb 30156 KENNESAW
Cobb 30160 KENNESAW
Cobb 30168 AUSTELL
Cobb 30339 ATLANTA
Cobb 31144 KENNESAW
Clayton 30215 FAYETTEVILLE
Clayton 30228 HAMPTON
Clayton 30236 JONESBORO
Clayton 30237 JONESBORO
Clayton 30238 JONESBORO
Clayton 30250 LOVEJOY
Clayton 30260 MORROW
Clayton 30273 REX
Clayton 30274 RIVERDALE
Clayton 30281 STOCKBRIDGE
Clayton 30287 MORROW
Clayton 30288 CONLEY
Clayton 30294 ELLENWOOD
Clayton 30296 RIVERDALE
Clayton 30297 FOREST PARK
Clayton 30298 FOREST PARK
Clayton 30337 ATLANTA
Clayton 30349 ATLANTA
Clayton 30354 ATLANTA
DeKalb 30002 AVONDALE ESTATES
DeKalb 30021 CLARKSTON
DeKalb 30030 DECATUR
DeKalb 30031 DECATUR
DeKalb 30032 DECATUR
DeKalb 30033 DECATUR
DeKalb 30034 DECATUR
DeKalb 30035 DECATUR
DeKalb 30036 DECATUR
DeKalb 30037 DECATUR
DeKalb 30038 LITHONIA
DeKalb 30039 SNELLVILLE
DeKalb 30058 LITHONIA
DeKalb 30072 PINE LAKE
DeKalb 30074 REDAN
DeKalb 30079 SCOTTDALE
DeKalb 30083 STONE MOUNTAIN
DeKalb 30084 TUCKER
DeKalb 30085 TUCKER
DeKalb 30086 STONE MOUNTAIN
DeKalb 30087 STONE MOUNTAIN
DeKalb 30088 STONE MOUNTAIN
DeKalb 30288 CONLEY
DeKalb 30294 ELLENWOOD
DeKalb 30306 ATLANTA
DeKalb 30307 ATLANTA
DeKalb 30316 ATLANTA
DeKalb 30317 ATLANTA
DeKalb 30319 ATLANTA
DeKalb 30322 ATLANTA
DeKalb 30324 ATLANTA
DeKalb 30329 ATLANTA
DeKalb 30333 ATLANTA
DeKalb 30338 ATLANTA
DeKalb 30340 ATLANTA
DeKalb 30341 ATLANTA
DeKalb 30345 ATLANTA
DeKalb 30346 ATLANTA
DeKalb 30350 ATLANTA
DeKalb 30356 ATLANTA
DeKalb 30359 ATLANTA
DeKalb 30360 ATLANTA
DeKalb 30362 ATLANTA
DeKalb 30366 ATLANTA
DeKalb 31119 ATLANTA
DeKalb 31141 ATLANTA
DeKalb 31145 ATLANTA
DeKalb 31146 ATLANTA
DeKalb 39901 ATLANTA
Douglas 30106 AUSTELL
Douglas 30122 LITHIA SPRINGS
Douglas 30133 DOUGLASVILLE
Douglas 30134 DOUGLASVILLE
Douglas 30135 DOUGLASVILLE
Douglas 30154 DOUGLASVILLE
Douglas 30168 AUSTELL
Douglas 30180 VILLA RICA
Douglas 30185 WHITESBURG
Douglas 30187 WINSTON
Fayette 30205 BROOKS
Fayette 30214 FAYETTEVILLE
Fayette 30215 FAYETTEVILLE
Fayette 30238 JONESBORO
Fayette 30269 PEACHTREE CITY
Fayette 30270 PEACHTREE CITY
Fayette 30276 SENOIA
Fayette 30290 TYRONE
Fayette 31169 PEACHTREE CITY
Forsyth 30004 ALPHARETTA
Forsyth 30005 ALPHARETTA
Forsyth 30024 SUWANEE
Forsyth 30028 CUMMING
Forsyth 30040 CUMMING
Forsyth 30041 CUMMING
Forsyth 30097 DULUTH
Forsyth 30107 BALL GROUND
Forsyth 30506 GAINESVILLE
Forsyth 30534 DAWSONVILLE
Fulton 30004 ALPHARETTA
Fulton 30005 ALPHARETTA
Fulton 30009 ALPHARETTA
Fulton 30022 ALPHARETTA
Fulton 30023 ALPHARETTA
Fulton 30075 ROSWELL
Fulton 30076 ROSWELL
Fulton 30077 ROSWELL
Fulton 30092 NORCROSS
Fulton 30097 DULUTH
Fulton 30098 DULUTH
Fulton 30213 FAIRBURN
Fulton 30268 PALMETTO
Fulton 30272 RED OAK
Fulton 30291 UNION CITY
Fulton 30296 RIVERDALE
Fulton 30301 ATLANTA
Fulton 30302 ATLANTA
Fulton 30303 ATLANTA
Fulton 30304 ATLANTA
Fulton 30305 ATLANTA
Fulton 30306 ATLANTA
Fulton 30307 ATLANTA
Fulton 30308 ATLANTA
Fulton 30309 ATLANTA
Fulton 30310 ATLANTA
Fulton 30311 ATLANTA
Fulton 30312 ATLANTA
Fulton 30313 ATLANTA
Fulton 30314 ATLANTA
Fulton 30315 ATLANTA
Fulton 30316 ATLANTA
Fulton 30318 ATLANTA
Fulton 30319 ATLANTA
Fulton 30320 ATLANTA
Fulton 30321 ATLANTA
Fulton 30324 ATLANTA
Fulton 30325 ATLANTA
Fulton 30326 ATLANTA
Fulton 30327 ATLANTA
Fulton 30328 ATLANTA
Fulton 30330 ATLANTA
Fulton 30331 ATLANTA
Fulton 30332 ATLANTA
Fulton 30334 ATLANTA
Fulton 30336 ATLANTA
Fulton 30337 ATLANTA
Fulton 30339 ATLANTA
Fulton 30342 ATLANTA
Fulton 30343 ATLANTA
Fulton 30344 ATLANTA
Fulton 30348 ATLANTA
Fulton 30349 ATLANTA
Fulton 30350 ATLANTA
Fulton 30353 ATLANTA
Fulton 30354 ATLANTA
Fulton 30355 ATLANTA
Fulton 30357 ATLANTA
Fulton 30358 ATLANTA
Fulton 30361 ATLANTA
Fulton 30363 ATLANTA
Fulton 30364 ATLANTA
Fulton 30368 ATLANTA
Fulton 30369 ATLANTA
Fulton 30370 ATLANTA
Fulton 30371 ATLANTA
Fulton 30374 ATLANTA
Fulton 30375 ATLANTA
Fulton 30377 ATLANTA
Fulton 30378 ATLANTA
Fulton 30380 ATLANTA
Fulton 30384 ATLANTA
Fulton 30385 ATLANTA
Fulton 30388 ATLANTA
Fulton 30392 ATLANTA
Fulton 30394 ATLANTA
Fulton 30396 ATLANTA
Fulton 30398 ATLANTA
Fulton 31106 ATLANTA
Fulton 31107 ATLANTA
Fulton 31126 ATLANTA
Fulton 31131 ATLANTA
Fulton 31136 ATLANTA
Fulton 31139 ATLANTA
Fulton 31150 ATLANTA
Fulton 31156 ATLANTA
Fulton 31192 ATLANTA
Fulton 31193 ATLANTA
Fulton 31195 ATLANTA
Fulton 31196 ATLANTA
Gwinnett 30003 NORCROSS
Gwinnett 30010 NORCROSS
Gwinnett 30011 AUBURN
Gwinnett 30017 GRAYSON
Gwinnett 30019 DACULA
Gwinnett 30024 SUWANEE
Gwinnett 30026 NORTH METRO
Gwinnett 30029 NORTH METRO
Gwinnett 30039 SNELLVILLE
Gwinnett 30042 LAWRENCEVILLE
Gwinnett 30043 LAWRENCEVILLE
Gwinnett 30044 LAWRENCEVILLE
Gwinnett 30045 LAWRENCEVILLE
Gwinnett 30046 LAWRENCEVILLE
Gwinnett 30047 LILBURN
Gwinnett 30048 LILBURN
Gwinnett 30049 LAWRENCEVILLE
Gwinnett 30052 LOGANVILLE
Gwinnett 30071 NORCROSS
Gwinnett 30078 SNELLVILLE
Gwinnett 30084 TUCKER
Gwinnett 30087 STONE MOUNTAIN
Gwinnett 30091 NORCROSS
Gwinnett 30092 NORCROSS
Gwinnett 30093 NORCROSS
Gwinnett 30095 DULUTH
Gwinnett 30096 DULUTH
Gwinnett 30097 DULUTH
Gwinnett 30099 DULUTH
Gwinnett 30340 ATLANTA
Gwinnett 30360 ATLANTA
Gwinnett 30515 BUFORD
Gwinnett 30517 BRASELTON
Gwinnett 30518 BUFORD
Gwinnett 30519 BUFORD
Gwinnett 30548 HOSCHTON
Gwinnett 30620 BETHLEHEM
Hall 30501 GAINESVILLE
Hall 30502 CHESTNUT MOUNTAIN
Hall 30503 GAINESVILLE
Hall 30504 GAINESVILLE
Hall 30506 GAINESVILLE
Hall 30507 GAINESVILLE
Hall 30510 ALTO
Hall 30517 BRASELTON
Hall 30518 BUFORD
Hall 30519 BUFORD
Hall 30527 CLERMONT
Hall 30542 FLOWERY BRANCH
Hall 30543 GILLSVILLE
Hall 30548 HOSCHTON
Hall 30554 LULA
Hall 30564 MURRAYVILLE
Hall 30566 OAKWOOD
Hall 30575 TALMO
Henry 30228 HAMPTON
Henry 30233 JACKSON
Henry 30234 JENKINSBURG
Henry 30236 JONESBORO
Henry 30248 LOCUST GROVE
Henry 30252 MCDONOUGH
Henry 30253 MCDONOUGH
Henry 30273 REX
Henry 30281 STOCKBRIDGE
Henry 30294 ELLENWOOD
Lumpkin 30528 CLEVELAND
Lumpkin 30533 DAHLONEGA
Lumpkin 30534 DAWSONVILLE
Lumpkin 30564 MURRAYVILLE
Lumpkin 30597 DAHLONEGA
Newton 30013 CONYERS
Newton 30014 COVINGTON
Newton 30015 COVINGTON
Newton 30016 COVINGTON
Newton 30025 SOCIAL CIRCLE
Newton 30054 OXFORD
Newton 30055 MANSFIELD
Newton 30056 NEWBORN
Newton 30070 PORTERDALE
Paulding 30101 ACWORTH
Paulding 30127 POWDER SPRINGS
Paulding 30132 DALLAS
Paulding 30134 DOUGLASVILLE
Paulding 30141 HIRAM
Paulding 30153 ROCKMART
Paulding 30157 DALLAS
Paulding 30179 TEMPLE
Paulding 30180 VILLA RICA
Pickens 30107 BALL GROUND
Pickens 30139 FAIRMOUNT
Pickens 30143 JASPER
Pickens 30148 MARBLE HILL
Pickens 30175 TALKING ROCK
Pickens 30177 TATE
Pickens 30734 RANGER
Rabun 30523 CLARKESVILLE
Rabun 30525 CLAYTON
Rabun 30537 DILLARD
Rabun 30552 LAKEMONT
Rabun 30562 MOUNTAIN CITY
Rabun 30568 RABUN GAP
Rabun 30573 TALLULAH FALLS
Rabun 30576 TIGER
Rabun 30581 WILEY
Rockdale 30012 CONYERS
Rockdale 30013 CONYERS
Rockdale 30094 CONYERS
Rockdale 30281 STOCKBRIDGE
Walton 30014 COVINGTON
Walton 30018 JERSEY
Walton 30025 SOCIAL CIRCLE
Walton 30052 LOGANVILLE
Walton 30054 OXFORD
Walton 30620 BETHLEHEM
Walton 30641 GOOD HOPE
Walton 30655 MONROE
Walton 30656 MONROE
  

]]> http://www.familyprivatecarellc.com/2011/09/15/764/feed/ 0 Can I Afford Home Care? http://www.familyprivatecarellc.com/2011/08/25/can-i-afford-home-care/ http://www.familyprivatecarellc.com/2011/08/25/can-i-afford-home-care/#comments Thu, 25 Aug 2011 17:16:13 +0000 Family Private Care http://www.familyprivatecarellc.com/?p=757 Continue reading →]]> Home Care Is Surprisingly Affordable!

As private duty home care has gained more attention across the country for offering many advantages to seniors, more families are asking the big question: “Can I afford to pay for private duty home care for my senior loved one?”

As senior care professionals immersed in the day-to-day needs of seniors, we often forget how vast the field is for aging seniors. Since we deal with many of the issues facing seniors, we do not remember that we did not always know the answers to many senior care questions. Including the big “Can I afford it?”

So, this article is an attempt to help senior citizens, adult children, and other family members understand the cost of private duty home care.

Let’s take a common situation of “Mary.” Mary is a 53 year old professional who is concerned about her 81 year old mother. Mary’s mother, Betty, is getting forgetful, but has not been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Betty has lost 10 pounds over the last couple of months, primarily due to poor nutrition. Her home is not kept clean like it has been all her life. Mary is concerned that her mother is living below her normal standard of living due to lack of energy as well as short-term memory loss. Mary would like to check in on her mother a couple days per week and help prepare and freeze meals that her mom can warm up through the week to ensure good nutrition. Mary would also like to help clean her mother’s home and ensure a sanitary living environment. The problem is, Mary has such limited time around her busy schedule that she hesitates to spend her only time with her mother in the role of a caretaker.

Mary is delighted to find that she can hire a professional, screened caregiver who can assist with her mother’s specific needs. Mary was surprised to learn she can have a Certified Nursing Assistant come twice a week for four hours per visit for a cost of approximately $600 per month! The caregiver helps with meals, checks to make sure medications have been taken, provides light housekeeping, and interactswith her mother. Having a professional caregiver check in on her mother twice a week has brought Mary so much peace of mind that she cannot remember how she got along before she discovered private duty home care.

“Sylvia” faces a completely different situation. Her father, William, is 88 years old and has Parkinson’s. He can no longer bath, toilet, shave, or even walk without assistance. Sylvia’s friends think it is time for her to place her father in a nursing home. Sylvia thinks it is the only option, but her father is dead set against it. He even tells Sylvia, “The only way I’m leaving this house is horizontally.”

After much research, Sylvia discovers she can have a professionally trained and screened Certified Nursing Assistant live-in with her father and provide the total care that he requires, including bathing, shaving, dressing, toileting, walking assistance, meal planning and preperation, medication reminders, and all the other day-to-day tasks that most of the population take for granted. Sylvia is pleased to learn that she can have this personal one-on-one help at her father’s home for less than the cost of an average nursing home. The monthly cost is approximately $6,000, which includes the CNA being in her father’s home around the clock, AND a professional nurse making occasionally visits to check on him.

Family Private Care does not require a contract for services. Just like a person would pick up the phone and call a taxi to come take them to the airport, seniors and their family members can pick up the phone and request a caregiver to come assist them for one time only. Or, they can request one day per week; or two days a week; or once a month; etc. No matter how much or little care is needed, Family Private Care will refer just that much! At any time that the amount of time needs to be reduced…or increased…all it takes is one phone call to make the change.

However much or little care is needed, Family Private Care gladly customizes services to meet the individual needs of your situation. Our goal is always to go above and beyond the normal expectations of our clientele.

Call or email today for more information. We look forward to assisting your family with your in-home care needs…or, pointing you to the right senior care resource.

Also check out Family Private Care’s YouTube.com site at http://www.youtube.com/user/FamilyPrivateCare which features various client testimonials and educational videos.

]]> http://www.familyprivatecarellc.com/2011/08/25/can-i-afford-home-care/feed/ 0 How to avoid Summer’s Health Woes http://www.familyprivatecarellc.com/2011/07/25/how-to-avoid-summer%e2%80%99s-health-woes/ http://www.familyprivatecarellc.com/2011/07/25/how-to-avoid-summer%e2%80%99s-health-woes/#comments Mon, 25 Jul 2011 20:48:41 +0000 Family Private Care http://www.familyprivatecarellc.com/?p=745 Continue reading →]]> Summer weather draws people outdoors to enjoy sunshine, outdoor activities and occasions that bring family and friends together. Along with these summertime benefits come the mixed blessings of heat. Seniors are particularly vulnerable in hot weather to heat exhaustion and dehydration.

By following some common sense tips, seniors can more fully enjoy the good summer weather and avoid overexposure to the sun and heat.

The following tips may help reduce the chance that a senior will experience heat exhaustion, dehydration and instead enjoy a nice summer day:

1. What’s the hurry? – Summer should be enjoyed, so why rush? The faster you move the more your body heats, especially in hot weather. Slow down.

2. Cool Shades – Plan outdoor activities for cooler early morning hours. Look for shaded areas such as a covered porch or under a tree to enjoy an activity. Heat can impact seniors as easily indoors as it can outdoors, so be sure air conditioning is set at a comfortable temperature. Close shades to keep light and heat out.

3. Hot fashion to stay cool! Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothes. Lighter color and cotton materials are best for hot weather, rather than darker clothing that attract heat. Wear UV skin sunscreen of 30 SPF or more. Also wearing a wide-brimmed hat or use an umbrella to protect from overexposure to the sun. Don’t forget the UV/UB sunglasses!

4. Plan ahead by taking extra water or other fluids to outside activities.

5. We all scream for ice cream! Ice cream, popsicles and other frozen treats are refreshing on a hot day. Drink plenty of liquids; water, sports drinks and/or fruit juices every day to stay hydrated.

6. Avoid caffeinated and alcoholic beverages.

7. Know the signs of a heat stroke and notify your health care professionals immediately if you experience the following symptoms:

* Flushed face
* High body temperature
* Headache
* Nausea
* Rapid pulse
* Dizziness and Confusion

8. Know the signs of dehydration What is dehydration?
Did you know that 75% of the body is made up of water?
Dehydration occurs when the amount of water leaving the body is greater than the amount being taken in.
We lose water routinely when:
* We breathe, and humidified air leaves the body
* We sweat to cool the body; and
* We urinate or have a bowel movement to rid the body of waste products.
In a normal day, a person has to drink a significant amount of water to replace routine loss.
* Sweat: The body can lose significant amounts of water when it tries to cool itself by sweating. Did you know that a brisk walk will generate up to 16 ounces (one pound!) of water.
* Some other causes of dehydration are diarrhea, vomiting and burns and inability to drink fluids.

What are the signs and symptoms of dehydration?

The body’s initial responses to dehydration are thirst to increase water intake along with decreased urine output to try to conserve water. The urine will become concentrated and more yellow in color. As the level of water loss increases, more symptoms become more apparent such as increased thirst, dry mouth, cessation of sweating, muscle cramps, nausea and vomiting, heart palpitations, and lightheadedness.

How is dehydration diagnosed?

Dehydration is often a clinical diagnosis. Aside from diagnosing the reason for dehydration, the health care practitioner’s examination of the patient will assess the level of dehydration.

Initial evaluations may include:
* Mental status tests to evaluate whether the patient is awake, alert and oriented.
* Temperature may be measured.
* Skin will be checked to see if sweat is present and to assess the degree of elasticity. As dehydration progresses, the skin loses its water content and becomes less elastic.

How is dehydration treated?
Fluids, fluids, fluids!!
Prevention is the important first step in treating dehydration.

These tips might just help you enjoy summer in spite of the heat!

Copyright July 22, 2011 J Waterhouse
Family Private Care, LLC

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