It wasn’t long ago when there was a general assumption that when we grow older, we will naturally need to move into a nursing home …Read More
Category:Eldercare
Aging Feet: What to Know
April 11, 2019
Our feet will carry us in the vicinity of 110,000 miles over the course of our lifetime – that’s 216,262,500 steps! It’s certainly no wonder …Read More
Senior Vision Issues? Here’s Why They May Require Immediate Medical Care
March 14, 2019
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 …Read More
Try These COPD Exercises to Improve Breathing
July 26, 2018
With all the breathing issues associated with COPD, the last thing a person with the disease may feel like doing is exercising and risking becoming …Read More
Learn How to Exercise in Spite of Arthritis from the New Hampton, NH Senior Care Experts
May 18, 2018
For older adults managing the challenges of arthritis, the last thing they feel like doing is getting up and exercising. And yet, it’s crucially important …Read More
Help Older Adults Stay Engaged in Life with These Senior Socialization Strategies
April 30, 2018
If you’ve ever observed young children at a park, you’ve witnessed how quickly they gravitate towards other kids, and how second-nature it is for them …Read More
Live Free Home Health Care’s Top Tips for Preventing Falls
July 12, 2017
We’ve all seen comedy shows that involved a person accidentally stepping on a banana peel and staging an exaggerated, elaborate fall – but senior falls …Read More
Home Care’s Role in Helping Seniors Thrive
November 26, 2013
Recently, we discussed the signs and symptoms of geriatric failure to thrive. These symptoms, including impaired physical function, malnutrition, depression, and cognitive impairment are important …Read More
Supportive caregiver responses for Alzheimer’s-related behaviors
November 16, 2011
Especially with middle to late stage Alzheimer’s, oftentimes a person cannot express how he or she feels with words and instead communicates feelings through behavior. …Read More