Family Matters Blog & Press
Care Package Ideas for Elderly Parents
We know that older adults living alone often experience social isolation and chronic feelings of loneliness, which can have a serious effect on their health. If your senior loved one lives far away, sending a care package is a great…
Family Matters Receives 2018 Best of Home Care® – Leader in Excellence Award
Campbell, CA – Family Matters announced today that it received the distinguished Best of Home Care –Leader in Excellence Award from Home Care Pulse, the leading firm in quality assurance for home care. The Leader in Excellence Award is the…
Speaking to Someone with Aphasia: 5 Helpful Tips
Aphasia can make it difficult to communicate with someone in your care. Understand Aphasia better and how to engage those living with this disorder. Nearly 180,000 Americans acquire Aphasia every year. It affects 1 in 250 people in the U.S.;…
Common Problems Faced by the Elderly in the US
Many people look forward to retirement, viewing it as a time to finally relax, slow down, and peacefully enjoy life. While it’s true that the golden years can be some of the best years of life, there are still some…
Caregiver Tips For Traveling With Seniors
For some families school vacations and spring break are an opportunity to take a family vacation. When grandparents or senior loved ones are included in the trip, special planning, packing and preparations can make it easy, safe and enjoyable for…
Five Wishes Advanced Healthcare Directive: FAQs & Answers
Planning for end of life care is a legal matter. Five Wishes is a simple and legal advanced healthcare directive. Five Wishes is an advanced directive that records an end of life care plan in plain language. It is important…
