Impacting 30 million individuals in the United States alone, osteoarthritis is a debilitating and painful condition that results due to the wearing away of cartilage, …Read More
Category:Family Caregivers
Safety Measures in the Bathroom to Reduce Fall Hazards for Seniors
January 30, 2020
Although you might consider your bathroom to be a safe refuge to relax and unwind with a soothing bath or invigorating shower at the end …Read More
2020 Caregiver Resolutions: Meaningful Goals for Better Health
December 20, 2019
We either love them or avoid them, but no matter what our stance is on New Year’s resolutions, there is something wonderfully energizing about moving …Read More
Why a Regular Medication Inventory Is Beneficial for Seniors
June 6, 2019
“Take 2 hours after eating. Avoid exposure to sunlight while taking this medication.” “Take on an empty stomach. Do not take with aspirin.” “Take twice …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
Is Your Senior Loved One Resistant to Home Care? These Tips Can Help!
November 8, 2018
There are certain things we commonly take for granted, until there’s a possibility of losing them. Topping that list is the freedom and independence that …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