Improve Heart Health: Learn the Facts About High Cholesterol and How to Prevent It
Hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia, LDLs, and HDLs: what do they all mean, and are they putting you at risk for a heart attack? Although the terminology might be confusing, it’s worthwhile to understand the fundamentals of cholesterol and its effect on our heart health – and more importantly, what practical steps you can take to verify your […]
Live Free Home Health Care Notes Surprising New Trends in Aging Care Technology
With the incredible technological advances we’ve witnessed already in our lifetime, it sometimes feels as though we’ve stepped right into the pages of a sci-fi book – and in the near future, life is poised to become even more innovative! Particularly for seniors, who can easily recall life without TVs, computers, the Internet, cell phones, […]
Think You Understand Your Home Care Options? You Might Want to Think Again!
Home care sounds simple; when an older person needs assistance, someone will come to his home and care for him, right? Well, yes and no. There are several options for in-home care, both from qualified full-service agencies and independent contractors, and the type your loved one gets will often depend on the type of care […]
MS Fatigue Got You Dragging? Check Out These Tips
According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 80% of people with MS have fatigue. In these summer days of July, MS-related fatigue is often aggravated by the heat and humidity and tends to get worse as the day goes on. The good news is that there are steps one can take to fight MS-related fatigue […]
Why Home Care? The Oldest and Most Respected Form of Health Care Extends Quality of Life
From the beginning of civilization, elders have aged-in-place within their own homes, from cottages to castles, palaces and huts. Home care represents the most validated and highly regarded method of health care in the United States. Advances in modern technology have only elevated home care’s limitless potential – virtually anything that is available at a […]
Perplexed by Prescriptions? What to Ask Your Doctor.
Oftentimes, people take prescriptions at face value without asking vital questions about the medications they are being asked to take. Seniors can maximize time with their doctors by having a go-to list of questions about their current or new prescriptions on hand. If your loved one needs to know more about his or her medications, […]
Managing Meds: Tips on Better Medication Management
Are you taking medication right now? Are you sure you’re taking it the right way? Studies show that 55% of prescription drugs are not taken correctly for a number of reasons, and the consequences can be dangerous. Knowing more about your own prescriptions, or those that a loved one is taking, can keep dangerous medication […]
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? […]
Get to Know Home Care with More Sources from Around the Web!
Live Free Home Health Care wants to help you understand home care services. In fact, we have an entire resource library dedicated to educating the local community and our clients. Below are a few additional links to a variety of resources that discuss home care, and have definitions and explanations of terms. We also provide […]