In-Home Care Services Help Older Adults Remain Independent
Ready or not, the holiday season is upon us! As you prepare for family get-togethers, there is something more to consider besides what dishes to prepare, which gifts to purchase, and how far off your diet you’re willing to stray. During holiday celebrations, it is very common to notice changes in older family members you […]
Live Free Home Health Care Offers New Smart Tech for Elder Safety
When an older loved one needs help to stay safe, comfortable, and independent in the home, home care services are a great solution. But what happens when the caregiver goes home at the end of their shift? Unless the person is receiving around-the-clock care, there are intervals where they’ll be alone and without direct access […]
Wellness Advice for Seniors in 2023
Have those New Year’s resolutions already been forgotten? If that’s the case, don’t fret; you’re in good company. Most of us are enthusiastic about a major change in lifestyle when we turn the calendar page, but life quickly pushes in and keeps us from sustaining our motivation to succeed. Yet it’s never too late to […]
Health and Wellness Tips for a Healthier 2023
While we prepare to move forward into 2023, it is an ideal time to ponder what we have learned over the last year and what adjustments we would like to make in the coming year. It’s more than simply making a resolution that we will likely give up on within a matter of weeks. It […]
In-Home Care Helps Seniors Who Can’t Drive Stay Independent
It’s a conversation none of us wants to have with our aging parents, but one that will probably be imperative eventually. Being able to drive whenever and wherever we decide is a key component to our sense of freedom, yet as we grow older, driving can be dangerous for a variety of reasons: poor vision, […]
Debunking Aging Myths for a Healthier, Happier Life
If you’re holding onto a stereotypical concept of aging that involves an isolated, sedentary lifestyle spent in a rocking chair on the front porch day in and day out, it’s time for you to reconsider that thought! Debunking aging myths is the secret to healthy aging and embracing a vibrant, active lifestyle regardless of age. […]
Understanding How Home Care Helps Manage Chronic Pain in Seniors
Stinging. Aching. Burning. That is the way many seniors with chronic pain explain how they feel on an everyday basis. Chronic pain may occur anywhere in the body, often for no reason whatsoever. It’s defined by pain that lasts for more than three months, either continuous or off and on. And it’s more prevalent than […]
Top Tips for Helping Seniors Adapt to a Wheelchair
Getting older demands that we get used to a number of changes. Our kids become adults and move out. We may choose to sell the family home and scale back. Retiring from a long-lasting career alters our purpose and goals. And, health conditions or mobility challenges may lead to needing a wheelchair. Helping seniors adapt […]
What Family Caregivers Should Know About Seniors and Urinary Tract Infections
Itchiness. Burning. An urgent need to use the bathroom. If you’ve ever endured the misfortune of suffering from a urinary tract infection (UTI), you understand these symptoms all too well. For younger people, a UTI is generally fairly easy to notice and treat. However, it is often more complex for older adults, as symptoms are […]
Involving Siblings in Caring for Elderly Parents
As the saying goes, many hands make light work, and that’s definitely true when it comes to caring for elderly parents. If you and your siblings work together well to meet the care needs of your senior family members, kudos! In many instances, however, one individual undertakes the majority of the responsibilities. This can quickly […]