Why Home Care? Elder Safety and Promoting Recovery

Over 20% of those hospitalized develop a complication, such as an infection. When care is provided at home, the risk of infection nears zero. If your loved one has recently been discharged from the hospital, home care permits rehabilitation in the comfort of home. Being in familiar surroundings allows older adults to receive the best […]

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 […]

How to Take a Proper Blood Pressure Reading and Knowing When to Call 911

For those with heart disease or anyone who is required to take regular blood pressure readings, it is important to get as accurate a result as possible. To ensure accuracy, there are a few rules to follow: Take your readings at the same time each day, such as morning or evening. Take two or three […]

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 […]