Learn How to Help Those with Late Stage Alzheimer’s Stay Active
Each level of Alzheimer’s brings with it distinctive obstacles, and the approaches to overcome those challenges and help seniors live the highest quality life possible need to be changed accordingly. In the later stage of Alzheimer’s, it is very common for the person’s level of activity and involvement to decrease; however, it’s still crucial for […]
Help Keep Older Adults Healthy in the New Year with These Resolutions for Seniors
Don’t you love turning to the first page of a brand new book? There’s a feeling of expectation at the opening of a story, and with the start of the new year, that same degree of hopeful excitement settles upon us. And even better, we have some measure of control over how the story will […]
10 Holiday Activities for Seniors the Whole Family Can Enjoy Together
We can all relate to feeling overwhelmed by the whirlwind of necessary tasks that need to be taken care of during the holiday season: all of the shopping and wrapping gifts, writing and sending, planning and decorating, visiting and baking. But amid the hustle and bustle, it’s also easy to forget about the necessity of […]
Safely Enjoy the Holidays with These Diabetes Tips for Older Adults
There’s nothing quite as heartwarming as Thanksgiving, as we gather together in appreciation with the ones we love to celebrate the simple gift of togetherness. And, as we shared in our previous blog post, the main focus of the festivities is the classic, lavish meal that we all eagerly look forward to well in advance […]
How to Best Help Someone Diagnosed with Cancer
When a loved one shares with us that he or she has been diagnosed with cancer, it can take our breath away. It’s tough to know how to react, and we may be nervous about saying or doing the wrong thing – sadly, often leading to distancing ourselves from the person with cancer simply because […]
Help for Alzheimer’s Caregivers: What to Expect from Each Stage
Comparable to the changing of the seasons, the progression of Alzheimer’s disease can be marked by a variety of particular differentiators. And although each individual experiences the condition distinctly, there are a number of prevalent commonalities that frequently present at each stage. Live Free Home Health Care of New Hampshire shares the signs below for […]
How Respite Care Benefits Both Seniors and Caregivers
Family caregivers, we tip our hats to you! We understand what a selfless lifestyle you’ve taken on to provide ongoing care for your older loved one at home, and the tremendous advantages he or she is experiencing with the chance to age in place where it’s preferred. But we also know how challenging it can […]
Warning Signs of Caregiver Burnout and How to Get Help
Caring for a senior loved one brings with it so many rewards, but at the same time, it can also leave family members feeling drained, stressed, and overburdened. Meeting another person’s needs goes hand in hand with having less time to meet our own needs. We can’t do it all, and eventually something (or someone) […]
3 Ways New Hampshire Caregivers Can Start Letting Go of Guilt
When New Hampshire caregivers are providing care for an aging or chronically ill loved one, it can be an emotional rollercoaster. Honestly, we can’t think of an emotion that doesn’t come into play at some point during caregiving – and sometimes, a caregiver can run the whole gamut of emotions all within a day’s timeframe. […]
5 Tips to Provide Better Care at Home for Those with ALS
As a neurodegenerative disease, ALS (or Lou Gehrig’s Disease) can result in a number of physical challenges which can lead to depression. Those caring for a loved one with ALS may become overwhelmed and feel unsure how to best help the person live life to the fullest and remain optimistic. At Live Free Home Health […]