Family Matters Blog & Press
How Palliative Care Can Reduce Suffering for Seniors
Palliative care is designed to improve quality of life and reduce pain and suffering for those with serious or life-threatening illnesses. It provides relief from the symptoms of the illness and helps to reduce the stress that comes from coping…
Caregivers Improve Social Interactions & Brain Health for Seniors
Caregivers can improve brain health for seniors through social interaction. The relationships they build and activities they provide can keep the senior’s brain active, healthy and ward off depression. Numerous clinical studies have found that friendships help to safeguard good…
How is in-home care individualized for my specific needs?
At Family Matters, our goal is to provide individualized care for each one of our clients. To do that, we do a comprehensive care plan and assessment before assigning a caregiver. This ensures we know what your needs are and…
3 Reasons Seniors Need Increased Protection from the Sun
As we age, our skin ages too. It experiences a lot over the years, from cuts and bruises to rashes and sunburns. All of those things age the skin and make it more susceptible to damage from the sun which…
Helping Seniors Manage Psoriasis: Tips for Seniors with Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a common autoimmune disease in the US. Since it is more than just a basic skin condition, it is helpful for seniors to learn to manage it. According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, an estimated 7.5 million Americans…
The Conversation Project: End-of-Life Conversation Starter Kit
The Conversation Project is a public engagement initiative with a goal that is both simple and transformative: to have every person’s wishes for end-of-life care expressed and respected. The Conversation Project began 2010, when Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Ellen Goodman and…
