Senior Vision Issues? Here’s Why They May Require Immediate Medical Care
If you feel as though newspaper print is becoming smaller and smaller as you age, you’re in good company! Many of us find ourselves struggling to read the fine print, so to speak – holding reading materials at arm’s length, putting on reading glasses, or reaching for a magnifier. While not everyone encounters senior vision […]
See Life More Clearly with These Senior Vision Tips
Sunrises. Flowers in bloom. Joyful smiles on children’s faces. Picture the many incredible sights we’d miss out on if we were to suddenly find ourselves without clear vision. Since January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month, Live Free Home Health Care offers the following information to help enhance senior vision and ensure that your senior loved ones’ […]
Try These Simple Home Modifications for Vision-Impaired Seniors
In our last blog, we shared some signs to watch for in your senior loved ones that could indicate a potential problem with vision. If a vision impairment has been diagnosed, there are a number of steps that can be taken to enhance the home environment and make it safer and more accessible. This can […]
Clues that Could Indicate Vision Problems in Your Senior Loved One
With all of the many changes experienced in aging, seniors may be reluctant to bring to light one in particular – vision changes – for a variety of reasons. The fear of losing vision and the accompanying loss of independence can result in seniors trying to hide the changes they’re noticing from their loved ones. […]
Simple Home Adaptations to Enhance Safety of Persons with Low Vision
Enhancing independence for a person who is sight impaired can be as straightforward as simple home modifications that make activities safer and more convenient. Evaluating and modifying the home does not have to be expensive or difficult. The key things to keep in mind are to reduce clutter and pay special attention to the basic […]
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 […]
Reduced Vision? Give an Advantage with These Lighting Tips
It is amazing how a few small adjustments to lighting can make such a difference to a person with reduced vision. For example, did you know that cutting the distance in half between a light source and the task (by bringing the light closer to the work) will make the brightness or intensity of the […]
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Dementia Care
Dementia Care Services for Every Stage Home Book a Consultation Services Include Here’s what’s typically included when you choose this type of care: Memory Care Support Help With Daily Routines & Familiarity Gentle Companionship & Redirection Routine Wellness Check-ins Supervision & Wandering Prevention Light Housekeeping & Safety Monitoring Family Updates & Ongoing Communication Additional Home […]
Respite Care
Respite Care Services Home Book a Consultation Services Include Here’s what’s typically included when you choose this type of care: Daily Tasks Companionship Wellness Check-ins Medication Reminders Light Housekeeping Transportation to Appointments Family Communication Additional Home Care Services Care isn’t one-size-fits-all. Explore more ways we can help. Personal Care Companion Care Dementia Care Respite Care […]