It’s the most wonderful time of the year – for family get-togethers! With so many families separated by geographic distance, or just because of the …Read More
Category:Caregiver Tips
Bring Joy to the Winter Holidays for Older People with These Creative Gift Ideas
December 9, 2019
Doesn’t it feel fantastic to find that ideal gift, the one that will make your loved one’s face brighten with joy? For the older adults …Read More
How to Make the Holidays for People With Dementia Safer and More Enjoyable
November 20, 2019
This season, you might ask yourself, “How can I help people with dementia enjoy the holidays?” Managing dementia is difficult on any given day, but …Read More
Live Free Home Health Care’s Top Tips for a Stress-Free Holiday with Seniors
December 18, 2018
When it comes to celebrating the holidays, society’s message to us is that the bigger, flashier, and more costly the experience, the better. But for …Read More
The Perfect Gift for Family Caregivers, and Their Loved Ones: Respite Care
December 5, 2018
Although profoundly rewarding and fulfilling, providing care for an aging loved one also encompasses a wide array of hurdles that can create serious health concerns …Read More
Holiday Time Is the Perfect Time to Assess Senior Care Needs
November 20, 2018
Spending time with loved ones is the hallmark of the holidays. With the kids off from school and extended time off from work, it’s the …Read More
Caregiving Can Be Stressful. Try These Calming Techniques from Live Free Home Health Care!
October 17, 2018
Caregiving and stress frequently go hand in hand. Devoting your life to fulfilling the needs of an older family member can be daunting, particularly when …Read More
Senior Care and Sibling Rivalry: How to Manage Difficult Family Dynamics
October 11, 2018
When looking back over the years spent with your sisters and brothers, you can probably recollect a plethora of wonderful memories: holidays spent with each …Read More
An All-Too-Common Emotion in Senior Care: Caregiver Guilt
September 28, 2018
Guilt: it’s one thing every caregiver can relate to. No matter how much hard work we dedicate to caring for a senior loved one, somehow …Read More
A Laugh A Day Keeps Caregiving Stress Away!
September 15, 2018
Life often hands us “one of those days” – you’ve slept through the alarm and missed an important appointment, the coffee maker chose today to …Read More