Family Matters Blog & Press
Family Matters In-Home Care Acquires AltaGolden Caregiving in Escondido, CA
CAMPBELL, California, December 15, 2020 – Family Matters In-Home Care LLC, a family-owned and operated in-home care agency, announced it has acquired AltaGolden Caregiving, an in-home care company based in Escondido, CA. Founded in 2006 by Laura Barish, AltaGolden Caregiving serves…
How Much Does it Cost to Hire a Caregiver? Here's a Helpful Calculator...
Use our rate estimator to calculate approximate cost of in-home care. This number will help you to budget for the cost of care but we also recommend you look into the public and private benefit options to off-set the expenses…
Tips for Returning to Work After Caring for an Aging Parent
Searching for a new job is always a stressful and nerve-wracking experience. However, if you’ve taken some time away from the workforce in order to care for a sick or aging parent, returning to employment may seem even more overwhelming.…
Gratitude & Physical Health: Practicing Gratitude Improves Health for Older Adults
Gratitude is a thankful appreciation for what an individual receives, whether tangible or intangible. In the process, people usually recognize that the source of that goodness lies at least partially outside themselves. As a result, gratitude also helps people connect…
The Benefits of Dancing for Senior Health
As we know, exercise is a key component for staying healthy. Movement is important for older adults, especially those for whom a sedentary lifestyle poses health threats. A recent study by the New England Journal of Medicine discovered that dance…
Fire Safety for Seniors & Older Adults: The Dangers & Best Practices
In-home fire safety procedures and tips are an important area of knowledge for everyone. But because seniors and older adults are at an increased risk from fires, it’s vital to be aware of safety procedures that take into account the…
