Jump Into Action to Overcome Stress, Anxiety, and Arthritis

It can be a never-ending pattern: the recurring discomfort of arthritis intensifies levels of stress and anxiety, which can then actually further aggravate the pain of arthritis. If deliberate steps are not taken to stop the cycle and restore a sense of calm and wellbeing, arthritic symptoms can continue to worsen, along with a variety […]

Sick of Arthritis Pain? Try These Tips for Relief.

Stiffness, swelling, aching, burning. Seniors diagnosed with arthritis know feelings like these very well, varying from minor discomfort to agonizing pain. And regretfully, continual alleviation of these symptoms is usually difficult to acquire. For the 52 million+ Americans diagnosed with arthritis, it’s crucial to maintain a log of when and where the pain is most […]

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 […]

Sharpen Seniors’ Brains and Improve Memory with These Tips

Can you think of anything more incredible than the human brain? And in spite of how medically progressive we currently are, so much of the brain’s intricate complexity is still untapped. There’s one thing we are aware of, however: ability to draw from memories naturally begins to decline with aging. Yet, it’s also been discovered […]

The Surprising Connection Between Diabetes and Alzheimer’s

It’s no secret that diabetes has a huge impact on many of us in the United States, with almost 10% of the population diagnosed and another 25% suspected but undiagnosed cases. And managing diabetes is comprised of a lifelong and often complex process. But there’s a new twist now being unraveled in the lives of […]

Is Your Senior Loved One at Risk for a Heart Attack?

The simple mention of the words “heart attack” can case our hearts to race, and understandably so. A heart attack strikes as many as 750,000 of us in the U.S. each year, and of those, more than 100,000 end in lost life. As the saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of […]

Send Some Love to Your Heart This Valentine’s Day by Enhancing Heart Health!

Since it’s the only one we have, it’s critical that we treat it with as much love and care as possible! We all need to make sure our heart is healthy, but for older adults especially, it may take a little more effort to avert serious complications like heart attacks, heart disease, elevated blood pressure […]

See Life More Clearly with These Senior Vision Tips

Sunrises. Flowers in bloom. Joyful smiles on children’s faces. Picture the many incredible sights we’d miss out on if we were to suddenly find ourselves without clear vision. Since January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month, Live Free Home Health Care offers the following information to help enhance senior vision and ensure that your senior loved ones’ […]

Home Care’s Role in Helping Seniors Thrive

Recently, we discussed the signs and symptoms of geriatric failure to thrive. These symptoms, including impaired physical function, malnutrition, depression, and cognitive impairment are important signs to look out for in your loved one. If you do notice several signs of failure to thrive and realize the time and skills needed to properly assist are […]