http://livefreehomehealthcare.com/ en info@livefreehomehealthcare.com Copyright 2010 2010-07-27T13:56:47+00:00 http://livefreehomehealthcare.com/blog/opportunities-for-senior-social-engagement-at-home/ http://livefreehomehealthcare.com/blog/opportunities-for-senior-social-engagement-at-home/#When:12:56:47Z Nothing can take the place of face-to-face human companionship and interaction, but as a senior becomes increasingly frail, it isn’t as easy to get out of the house for social activity, and alternatives must be found. Now, studies are showing that the Internet may be able to provide some of… 2010-07-27T12:56:47+00:00 http://livefreehomehealthcare.com/blog/hike-for-the-trails/ http://livefreehomehealthcare.com/blog/hike-for-the-trails/#When:17:59:31Z Hikers wanted for the 2010 Hike for the Trails Event Live Free Home Health Care is Title Sponsor Since 1904, the Squam Lakes Association (SLA) has worked to promote the protection, careful use, and shared enjoyment of the lakes, mountains, forests, open spaces and wildlife of the Squam Lakes Region.… 2010-07-19T17:59:31+00:00 http://livefreehomehealthcare.com/blog/battling-junk-mail-and-phone-sales-exploitation-in-seniors/ http://livefreehomehealthcare.com/blog/battling-junk-mail-and-phone-sales-exploitation-in-seniors/#When:12:53:32Z Nobody likes to deal with junk mail or those annoying sales calls that come on a weeknight during dinnertime. But for a lonely senior, sometimes that mail or those calls feel more like an invitation. And unfortunately, solicitors know this and sometimes exploit seniors because of it. One daughter told… elder abuse, exploitation 2010-07-16T12:53:32+00:00 http://livefreehomehealthcare.com/blog/miles-and-miles-of-piles-how-to-sensitively-help-a-hoarder/ http://livefreehomehealthcare.com/blog/miles-and-miles-of-piles-how-to-sensitively-help-a-hoarder/#When:12:00:40Z 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… caregiver tips, eldercare, home safety 2010-07-08T12:00:40+00:00 http://livefreehomehealthcare.com/blog/six-subtle-signs-indicating-more-care-at-home-may-be-needed/ http://livefreehomehealthcare.com/blog/six-subtle-signs-indicating-more-care-at-home-may-be-needed/#When:00:41:41Z It’s not easy to admit you need help, and when it comes to personal care needs, it can seem downright embarrassing. Couple this with a fear of losing your independence and it isn’t hard to imagine why many seniors keep their needs to themselves. This is why watching for signs… eldercare, home care 2010-07-02T00:41:41+00:00 http://livefreehomehealthcare.com/blog/new-hampshire-women-at-higher-risk-for-arthritis/ http://livefreehomehealthcare.com/blog/new-hampshire-women-at-higher-risk-for-arthritis/#When:14:35:38Z Women living in the northeastern United States are more likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis, which suggests a link between the autoimmune disease and vitamin D deficiency, says a new study led by a Boston University School of Public Health researcher. Because northern states like New Hampshire experience less sunlight, this… 2010-06-22T14:35:38+00:00 http://livefreehomehealthcare.com/blog/can-bathing-be-dangerous-for-your-health/ http://livefreehomehealthcare.com/blog/can-bathing-be-dangerous-for-your-health/#When:14:27:55Z Think for a minute about all you go through to take a bath. First, you step over a high tub wall while trying to maintain balance. Then you lower yourself into the tub using your arm strength. And you do all of this on a wet, slippery surface—without wearing shoes… 2010-06-15T14:27:55+00:00 http://livefreehomehealthcare.com/blog/the-phenomenon-known-as-universal-design/ http://livefreehomehealthcare.com/blog/the-phenomenon-known-as-universal-design/#When:18:50:11Z 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… better quality of life, home safety 2010-06-08T18:50:11+00:00 http://livefreehomehealthcare.com/blog/how-to-win-the-tug-of-war-between-independence-and-safety/ http://livefreehomehealthcare.com/blog/how-to-win-the-tug-of-war-between-independence-and-safety/#When:18:45:14Z 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… better quality of life, eldercare, home safety 2010-06-01T18:45:14+00:00 http://livefreehomehealthcare.com/blog/random-acts-of-kindness-are-contagious/ http://livefreehomehealthcare.com/blog/random-acts-of-kindness-are-contagious/#When:14:18:18Z You’ve heard that a spirit of kindness and generosity can spread to others, but did you know that it’s actually been proven? A recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reports that for people who have experienced generosity, not only does the spirit of generosity… caregiver tips, home care, home health care, in-home care providers, long-term care 2010-05-24T14:18:18+00:00