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 […]

How to Develop an Open Line of Communication with Your Physician

Communication is a key to any successful relationship. When it comes to doctor/patient relationships, communication is also key to receiving the best healthcare possible. However, it is not always easy for patients to talk to their physicians, especially for older Americans – though the older people get, the more important it is for them to […]

Simple Ways to Keep Track of Medications

It isn’t unusual for a senior to have several different doctors with different specialties. Because these physicians may each prescribe different medications, it is important that each physician know exactly what medications the senior is taking in order to avoid complications. Make a list of all the medicines the senior is taking, including: Prescription drugs […]

Medication Management

Almost 30% of all hospital admissions for people over the age of 65 are directly attributable to medication non-adherence. 125,000 people die each year from non-adherence, twice the number killed in automobile accidents. Approximately 40% of people entering nursing homes do so because they are unable to self-medicate in their own homes. About 50% of […]