Family Matters Blog & Press
Above and Beyond: Belen, Our Caregiver of the Month
Belen's caregiving work goes ‘above and beyond’. She is honest, devoted, loyal and patient, with excellent common sense, people skills and creativity. The health and wellbeing of Belen’s client has improved under her care, and his close-knit family of eight adult…
Outdoor Spaces and Stress Relief
Spending time outdoors is good for everyone. You can’t help but feel calmer after a long hike in the mountains or a short stroll on the beach. Even getting out into your backyard can make a difference to your mood.…
Blanca Rosas Goes Above and Beyond
What do Blanca's clients say about her? "Kind," "caring," "sweet" - and always "goes above and beyond." The same goes for the way she interacts with the Family Matters team. Blanca is always willing to help however she can. Blanca's…
Winter Woes: Alzheimer’s and ‘Sundowners Syndrome’
If you have a loved one with Alzheimer's, you'll have noticed that their symptoms can vary from day to day, and even hour to hour. They may be coherent and relatively capable one day, then confused and moody the next.…
Isabel – Our “So Sweet” Caregiver of the Month
Caring for our clients takes more than just good training and practical skills. What’s almost more important is personality – how they make your loved one feel. Isabel does that and more. She spreads sweetness and sunshine everywhere she goes,…
Fun Brain Training Games for Early Stages of Dementia
While brain training games won’t improve your IQ, there’s plenty of evidence to show that they can help patients in the early stages of dementia stay sharper for longer. They work by strengthening the brain’s neural connections, working memory and…
