Late Stages of Dementia: Symptoms and Care Needs, Part 3 of 3

Receiving the news that a senior family member has been diagnosed with dementia is life-altering. Thinking through the various facets and aspects of the disease and its particular impact, both now and in the long term, can be overwhelming. In this three-part series, we’ve covered the early, middle and later stages of dementia, detailing the […]

The Benefits of Professional Dementia Care at Home

Receiving a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia for a senior you love is heartbreaking, and can immediately bring about a number of questions and concerns. What will life be like for my loved one? How will the disease impact daily behaviors and functioning? Where will he or she live? And how […]

Modification Tips to Create a Dementia-Friendly Home

The daily challenges of providing care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s are continuously changing. Today, the challenge may be frustration because of the inability to communicate effectively. Next week, it could be wandering and seeking to go “home.” There could be sleepless nights if sundowning is a factor, or aggressive actions and words which […]

Seniors with Alzheimer’s Disease Benefit from a MAP: Music, Art and Pets

Just like many things in life, innovation can go a long way in terms of providing care for a senior with Alzheimer’s disease. At Live Free Home Health Care, we understand how challenging it may be to meet the ever-changing needs inherent with dementia; on a single day, your loved one could possibly feel peaceful […]

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 […]

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. […]