Family Matters Blog & Press
California Alzheimer’s Statistics from the Alzheimer’s Association®
The Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures report released by the Alzheimer's Association® contains data on the impact of this disease in every state across the nation. Below are Alzheimer's Disease facts, figures, and statistics for the state of California. The…
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…
