Family Matters Blog & Press
Campbell Express: Campbell family runs in-home care business
Campbell Express, June 20, 2018 Family Matters In-Home Care LLC cut the red ribbon with Campbell’s Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, June 14 to open their headquarters in Campbell. This licensed home care agency employs over 200 dedicated caregivers to…
Preventing Falls with Aging in Place Home Modifications
If you ask a cross-section of the population what the top cause of death and physical harm is for seniors, most would answer illness. However, according to the national Center for Disease Control (CDC), the main reason is falls, many…
Why Swallowing Problems Can Be Dangerous for Seniors
Swallowing is one of the body’s most important functions. It is the way in which food reaches the stomach, allowing the body to absorb important nutrients. When swallowing becomes impaired, eating and drinking can become difficult and health can suffer,…
8 Fun Outdoor Activities for Seniors to Enjoy During the Summer
When the weather begins to turn warm, signaling that summer is on the way, it’s only natural to want to shake off the cobwebs of winter and get outdoors for some much-needed sunshine and fresh air. This applies to people…
5 Ways to be an Effective Health Care Advocate to Your Aging Parents
It’s hard to imagine a scenario in which the tables are turned and you have to start taking care of your parents. This can be an understandably uncomfortable topic for both aging parents and their children to discuss. However, as…
Eating Less is Better for Aging, But Quality Matters
As people age, the need for high quality nutrition increases, but the amount of food does not. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. Eating less is better and healthier for us as we age. Consuming smaller amounts of food more…
