Posts by James Ozsvath
What is heart failure?
Heart failure occurs when one or both sides of the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs. It develops over time as the pumping action of the heart gets weaker, or if it becomes difficult for the heart to adequately fill with blood between heartbeats. Heart failure does not mean that the heart…
Read MoreWhat is heart disease?
Heart disease is a general term used to describe a variety of conditions that affect the heart’s structure and how the heart works. Heart disease includes: Arteriosclerosis, sometimes called “hardening of the arteries,” refers to increased stiffness of the large arteries. This can cause high blood pressure (hypertension), which becomes more common with age. Atherosclerosis is the…
Read More7 Ways Technology is Improving Long-Term Heart Health in Seniors
How’s your heart? As you age, heart conditions such as coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation, and high blood pressure become increasingly common. New data shows that more than 184 million people, over 61% of the U.S. population, are likely to have some cardiovascular disease. These heart issues can lead to decreased mobility, complications like stroke or heart…
Read MoreCaregiver of the Month
We are proud to announce our Caregiver of the Month – Erlinda Cervantes Since Erlinda started with our team she has always been ready to lend a helping hand to her clients and it does not matter what type of care a client needs. She always says yes to every assignment we assign to her…
Read MoreSymptoms and Help for Pseudobulbar Affect
What is Pseudobulbar Affect (PBA) Pseudobulbar Affect (PBA) is a neurological condition in which a person has outbursts of random laughing fits or extreme crying. These outbursts are often completely unrelated to how the person is feeling and can be completely unwarranted. They may also come on when a small laugh at a light joke…
Read MoreHow Can Seniors Regain a Sense of Purpose?
When seniors have a lot of time on their hands, they can start to feel as if they’ve lost their sense of purpose. Senior home care can help them recapture what they’re missing.
Read MoreWhat are the Benefits of a Live-in Caregiver?
Family Private Care offers live-in caregivers who actually “live” in your loved one’s home for at least five days a week.
Read More7 Benefits of In-Home Care vs. Nursing Home Care
You must assess the pros and cons of different care options and consider relevant concerns such as personal preferences, financial considerations, health issues, and more.
Read More10 Benefits of 24-Hour Home Care
Professional caregivers provide the 24/7 care seniors need – day and night – in the comforts of home.
Read MoreJanuary 2025 – National Days
Celebrate the National Days with us in January!
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