Family Matters Blog & Press
Caregiver of the Month: Abigail Barriga
Abigail works in our San Marcos office serving our clients throughout the San Diego. The entire Family Matters team agrees she's sweet, hardworking, committed, dependable and always smiling - which makes her our choice for caregiver of the month in…
Companion Care Services: FAQs, Benefits, & Highlights
When it comes to caring for an elderly loved one, you obviously want to ensure that your parent, grandparent, or other beloved senior is healthy, happy, and well cared for. While you have many options for care, it can be…
What Services Does Home Care Provide?
Home care, also called in-home care, refers to non-medical care aimed at helping older adults and people with disabilities stay safe and comfortable living at home. Home care is primarily used for individuals who need assistance with daily activities such…
Assisted Living vs. Memory Care: A Quick Comparison
Trying to choose the right type of care for an aging loved one can be difficult. Although 90% of seniors want to stay living in their own homes for as long as possible, there may eventually come a time when…
How to Successfully Include Loved Ones with Dementia in Family Gatherings
One of the most difficult things about dementia is that it can change the behavior and personality of the person suffering with it. Paranoia, anxiety, sudden outbursts and other unpredictable behaviors can make it difficult to know how to interact…
Anxiety & Paranoia in the Elderly: Reasons, Symptoms & Caregiving Tips
It’s fairly common for aging adults to show signs of irrational anxiety or paranoia, such as thinking that someone is stealing from them, or that there is someone in the house at night. This type of behavior can be alarming…