When Disorientation Does Not Mean Dementia

We were the land of “Live Free or Die” long before it was a pop-culture political phenomenon. It is our state motto, decorates our license plates and is a fundamental value of most life-long residents of New Hampshire, regardless of political affiliation. So when one of our aging loved ones demonstrates periods of forgetfulness, confusion, […]

Alzheimer’s Care: Accepting Errors and Misconceptions

Conversations can draw us together as human beings. We may remember times when we sat at the dinner table surrounded by family and shared stories and plans for the future, or we can recall sharing our deepest thoughts with a best friend. Sadly, this ability to freely communicate with a loved one becomes compromised when […]

Is a World Without Alzheimer’s a Possibility?

Alzheimer’s continues to rise and the statistics are alarming. As many as 50% of seniors over age 85 are battling some type of dementia, and in the Age Wave/Merrill Lynch’s 2014 study, people are now more worried about Alzheimer’s than cancer or diabetes. The study states that most people are concerned about the impact on […]

Balancing Family, Work and Caregiving – Does Your Career Need to Suffer?

Are you caring for an aging loved one, trying to balance a career and life? You are not alone. There are 40 million family caregivers in the U.S. Balancing a career with caring for your children, spouse, and your aging loved one can become extremely stressful and overwhelming. What should go on the back burner; […]

Tips for Caring for Adults with Dementia in Central New Hampshire

Taking on the care of a loved one with dementia can pose many challenges. The stress it can put on a caregiver and his or her family can become overwhelming. Live Free Home Health Care understands these challenges and is here to provide the support and care you and your loved one deserve and need. […]

The Emotional Side of Alzheimer’s Disease

There’s a world of truth in Maya Angelou’s quote, “People will forget what you said. People will forget what you did. But people will never forget how you made them feel.” And it’s not just true for those with highly functioning cognitive awareness, according to a recent study from the University of Iowa. The surprising […]