Resources to Breathe Easier with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder
According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, an estimated 12 million adults are currently diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and it’s estimated that another 12 million may be living with the disease without even knowing it. It’s also worth noting that COPD usually strikes in middle age, with smoking as the […]
Ten Tips to Breathe Easier with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
One of the first warning signs of COPD is mild coughing with clear sputum, usually after waking in the morning. Other symptoms may also crop up with this progressive disease, including coughing that produces excessive mucus, shortness of breath, wheezing and chest tightness. While there is no cure for COPD, there are some steps one […]
Simple Steps to Take With Diet to Manage Common COPD Symptoms
One of the first warning signs of COPD is mild coughing with clear sputum, usually after waking in the morning. Other symptoms may also crop up with this progressive disease, including coughing that produces excessive mucus, shortness of breath, wheezing and chest tightness. While there is no cure for COPD, there are some steps one […]
COPD: Improving Home Air Quality to Relieve Symptoms
According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, an estimated 12 million adults are currently diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and it’s estimated that another 12 million may be living with the disease without even knowing it. It’s also worth noting that COPD usually strikes in middle age, with smoking as the […]
Spirit-Centered Care: Enriching Caregiving at Home Through Art and Music
Successful aging in the home should go further than simply meeting basic care needs. It should allow an aging loved one to remain as joyful and active as possible so his or her life is honored and quality experiences are still attainable. Using spirit-centered care is a great way to offer that to a loved […]
Taking The Next Step Toward Spirit-Centered Care: Incorporating Events into Daily Life
Too often, daily living activities such as eating and bathing are mundane and may turn into battles. Turning these activities into events changes the perception in a positive way for a senior. Take for example the evening bathing routine. Turning it into a spa experience for the senior with all the trimmings including candles, music […]
Taking The First Step Toward Spirit-Centered Care: Assessing Preferences
Successful aging in the home should go further than simply meeting basic care needs. It should allow an aging loved one to remain as joyful and active as possible so his or her life is honored and quality experiences are still attainable. Using spirit-centered care is a great way to offer that to a loved […]
Spirit-Centered Care: Enriching Caregiving at Home Through Activities
What is spirit-centered care? Beyond basic care, it treats each person as an individual by centering around his or her life story. The sole focus is enhancing the person’s life in personal ways. For example, matching an in-home caregiver from a similar lifestyle perspective provides instant conversation topics and a sense of comfort. The effects? […]
Reducing The Risk of Stroke
As part of a national public education movement Live Free Home Health Care encourages quick assessment as the key to reducing the side effects of a stroke. A stroke is the result of interrupted blood flow to an area of the brain and can cause brain damage. How a stroke patient is affected depends on […]
Act F.A.S.T to Prevent Irreversible Damage from Stroke
Live Free Home Health Care understands the importance of Stroke Education. We encourage the general public to become more aware about stroke risk factors, methods for prevention, and symptom recognition. Live Free Home Health Care knows that acting F.A.S.T is the key to reducing the side effects of a stroke. As part of a national […]