Learn How Having a Thankful Attitude Can Have Senior Health Benefits
They say there’s always something to be grateful for, and this time of the year, more than any other, emphasizes the need for us to convey our gratitude. Yet for senior loved ones, for many different reasons, it may be hard to find and focus on the positives in the middle of the challenges of […]
Elder Fraud and Abuse Can Happen to Anyone. Take These Steps to Keep Your Loved Ones Safe
It breaks our hearts to listen to stories on the news of vulnerable older adults who’ve endured mistreatment and abuse, and maybe it seem as though it is something that happens to “somebody else” – definitely never to our very own family members. However, nearly five million seniors in the United States are subjected to […]
Alzheimer’s Home Modifications
With the increased prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease, and with the majority of those affected desiring to remain at home, modifications to ensure safety and comfort are essential. The challenges that typically accompany the disease include progressive memory loss, difficulty with motor skills and expressive language, and assorted other health problems. Safety and mobility also become […]
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 […]
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 […]
Making Life Easier After A Stroke
Despite the fact that stroke is the third leading cause of death in America and the number one cause of adult disability, many remain uneducated as to its causes and methods for prevention. Even more alarming is the fact that many individuals fail to recognize a stroke when experiencing symptoms. Live Free Home Health Care […]
Striving for Safety: Fall Prevention Interventions
Striving for Safety: Fall Prevention Interventions The goal of helping vulnerable older adults to remain safe at home is often elusive, particularly when caregivers are only in their clients’ homes for a limited number of hours each week. Add complicating factors such as the staggering statistics that 5.4 million Americans currently live with Alzheimer’s disease, as reported by the Alzheimer’s […]
Striving for Safety: Identifying Risks for Elderly Falls
Fall risk factors for older adults with dementia are three times greater than those without cognitive impairments, reports Home Care Partners, a nonprofit home care agency in Washington, D.C. Unfortunately, the potential for regaining the previous level of functioning after a fall is particularly poor in older people with dementia. Those with dementia are less likely to bounce back and […]
Striving for Safety: About Falls in Older Adults With Dementia
Did you know one in every three persons over the age of 65 falls each year, and one quarter of those adults will have a second fall within six months? Home Care Partners, a nonprofit home care agency in Washington, D.C. reports falls are the major cause of morbidity and mortality in older people with cognitive impairments such as […]
Outdoor Precautions and Community Monitoring
At Live Free Home Health Care, we want to share additional ideas for outdoor monitoring that may offer peace of mind and safety for those deciding to age in place—in the comfort of their own homes. Family caregivers, with their finger on the pulse of their loved one’s needs, can apply the following simple home […]