Family Matters Blog & Press
Seven Fun Holiday Activities for Seniors
For many, the holiday season is a time of joy and merriment, but for some older adults the holidays can be depressing, especially those who live alone. Feelings of loneliness due to the loss of loved ones and past traditions…
Nursing Home vs Home Care: What are the Key Differences?
When you have reached a point that professional assistance is needed to help care for your loved one, there are some options to consider. Bringing caregiver services into the home to help your family member age in place, or moving…
Pet Therapy Benefits for Seniors: Is A Pet Right For Your Loved One?
It’s no secret that humans benefit greatly from the companionship and unconditional love offered by pets. But did you know, according to research, pets also have a significant impact on our physical, emotional, and mental health? In fact, the effects…
A Helpful Elder Care Planning Checklist for Home Care
In-home care provides a variety of benefits for your loved one and your family. Research shows it can expedite healing, and improve and extend quality of life. It can also be more financially viable than other care options, while preserving…
Family Matters Home Care grows agency 102% in just one year!
Carol Pardue started Family Matters In-Home Care 14 years ago in the San Francisco Bay Area, stemming from a personal passion for the industry. She was a CNA for 19 years prior and personally cared for and developed relationships with many of…
Memories As Therapy
For people with Alzheimer’s or dementia, the present can be bewildering and fractured. Short term memory can be unreliable or practically non-existent, while longer term memory may remain intact. For these people, reminiscing, or talking about old times, makes sense.…
