From the beginning of civilization, elders have aged-in-place within their own homes, from cottages to castles, palaces and huts. Home care represents the most validated …Read More
Tag: Home Care
Why Home Care? Lower Costs, Higher Efficiency
February 18, 2013
f you’ve been exploring options for new means of care for your loved one, you’ve probably realized that institutional care comes with a hefty price …Read More
Why Home Care? Elder Safety and Promoting Recovery
February 11, 2013
Over 20% of those hospitalized develop a complication, such as an infection. When care is provided at home, the risk of infection nears zero. If …Read More
Why Home Care? Keeping Families Together with Individualized Elder Care
February 4, 2013
By definition, home care is provided on a one-on-one basis, allowing care to be personalized to fit the individual. Live Free Home Health Care recognizes …Read More
Problems with Medication Adherence
January 11, 2013
While many people may think they are following the rules when it comes to their prescriptions, medication adherence mistakes happen frequently. In fact, more than …Read More
Managing Meds: Tips on Better Medication Management
January 4, 2013
Are you taking medication right now? Are you sure you’re taking it the right way? Studies show that 55% of prescription drugs are not taken …Read More
Prepping for a Hospital Stay: Medication Sheet
December 28, 2012
Rattling off a list of prescription and over-the-counter medications taken daily is difficult enough on a good day, and when an elderly individual faces a …Read More
Resources to Breathe Easier with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder
December 26, 2012
According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, an estimated 12 million adults are currently diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and it’s …Read More
COPD: Improving Home Air Quality to Relieve Symptoms
December 5, 2012
According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, an estimated 12 million adults are currently diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and it’s …Read More
Get to Know Home Care with More Sources from Around the Web!
June 25, 2012
Live Free Home Health Care wants to help you understand home care services. In fact, we have an entire resource library dedicated to educating the …Read More