Family Matters Blog & Press
Stair Climbing for Seniors: How to Make Stairs Safer for Elderly Aging in Place
For most people, taking a fall here and there may cause a few bruises or a scrape at best. For seniors, however, falls are a bit more frequent and can be much more harmful. In fact, studies show that one…
Family Matters In-Home Care Acquires AltaGolden Caregiving in Escondido, CA
CAMPBELL, California, December 15, 2020 – Family Matters In-Home Care LLC, a family-owned and operated in-home care agency, announced it has acquired AltaGolden Caregiving, an in-home care company based in Escondido, CA. Founded in 2006 by Laura Barish, AltaGolden Caregiving serves…
How Much Does it Cost to Hire a Caregiver? Here’s a Helpful Calculator…
Use our rate estimator to calculate approximate cost of in-home care. This number will help you to budget for the cost of care but we also recommend you look into the public and private benefit options to off-set the expenses…
Tips for Returning to Work After Caring for an Aging Parent
Searching for a new job is always a stressful and nerve-wracking experience. However, if you’ve taken some time away from the workforce in order to care for a sick or aging parent, returning to employment may seem even more overwhelming.…
Gratitude & Physical Health: Practicing Gratitude Improves Health for Older Adults
Gratitude is a thankful appreciation for what an individual receives, whether tangible or intangible. In the process, people usually recognize that the source of that goodness lies at least partially outside themselves. As a result, gratitude also helps people connect…
The Benefits of Dancing for Senior Health
As we know, exercise is a key component for staying healthy. Movement is important for older adults, especially those for whom a sedentary lifestyle poses health threats. A recent study by the New England Journal of Medicine discovered that dance…
