Option to Age at Home: Personal Emergency Response System
For seniors who maintain a certain level of independence, simple monitoring and installations around the home may be all that is necessary to promote a safe, independent lifestyle. Personal Emergency Response System (PERS) The most simple, easy to use monitoring system on the market. Sold by most home care companies, including Live Free Home Health […]
Live Free Home Health Care Meets Your Level of Care Needs
At Live Free Home Health Care, we understand that each individual is different and so is his or her plan of care. Since no two patients are alike, we offer a complimentary in-home assessment and the following guidelines that anyone can use to understand care needs. Minimal Care at Home: Emergency Responsiveness: The senior is […]
High Tech Home Care Options for Aging in Place
Technology is transforming the possibilities for aging safely at home. From fall prevention to emergency alerts to medication reminders, devices are allowing more seniors to “age in place” in the comfort of home. The following are products to consider for loved ones receiving in-home care: Webcams: Installing webcams throughout the home allows both family members […]
Colors Can Make a Difference to a Person with Low Vision
If you have family members or friends with reduced vision, pay attention to colors and contrast around their homes. Improving the colors and contrast in the home will allow for increased safety and independence. Contact us online or call 603-217-0149 to learn how our caregivers can help. Here are some simple rules to remember regarding color […]
Miles and Miles of Piles – How to Sensitively Help a Hoarder
Seniors are prone to hoarding. Just why that is, is a matter of conjecture. To date, there aren’t any conclusive studies on the subject. However, hoarding is often associated with dementia, and appears to increase along with the severity of the dementia. Additionally, approximately half of older adults who hoard also display mood disorders such […]
The phenomenon known as universal design
So just what is “universal design”? It is an increasingly popular home remodeling request to allow for comfort and safety regardless of the homeowner’s age. Two-thirds of all remodelers have seen an uptick in requests for aging in place remodels. And with the population increasingly going gray with the baby boomer generation, this is projected […]
How to win the tug of war between independence and safety
Most people prefer to age in their own homes, not simply because it feels most familiar and comforting, but because it helps them maintain a feeling of independence. But as eyesight starts to fail and mobility falter, oftentimes a tug of war begins between wishing to fulfill a parent’s desires to remain home and believing […]
Keeping Mom and Dad Safe at Home
Generally, elderly parents want to remain living in their own home. However, remaining in the home becomes a concern when children see their parents slowing down, perhaps even having trouble with handling stairs and doing general daily activities. Yet, with parents’ mental and physical health currently not creating problems, there seems to be no imminent […]