Every year caregivers’ worries go up as the temperature goes down. The simple reason is that it’s colder outside, so elderly loved ones spend much more time indoors. The first way to begin alleviating your concerns is by asking Living Free Home to conduct an extensive, FREE Home Accessibility Analysis. We’ll cover every inch... »
As we approach the end of this important month, please remember to thank anyone you know who is caring for an aging person. Here, we post just a couple excerpts from our President’s note on National Family Caregiver Month - “The true strength of the American family finds its roots in an unwavering commitment to... »
(By Carol O’Dell, author of “Mothering Mother”) My mom called it pride—why she didn’t want to use a cane or a walker. I called it stubbornness. We were locked in a battle of the wills. No matter how I coerced, encouraged or bribed, my mom had zero plans to ever use a walking... »
By Carol O’Dell, author of “Mothering Mother” Pain, aching, dull, joints are the hallmark of arthritis. You fight it as best you can—with meds, vitamins and supplements, hydrotherapy, gentle exercise, and even using canes or walkers for assistance. And maybe you can’t play racquet ball anymore, but you’re enjoying golf—and maybe you’ve traded your hiking... »
This time of year, Caregivers want to feel good about their aging parents. But you need to remember your needs as well. You need time to go to the grocery store, time to work out, time to deal with your children and, dare I say it, time to read a book! A stair lift... »
Arthritis is the cause of a great deal of confusion among the aging and those who care for them, and not just because it’s difficult to spell. One reason Arthritis (artritis, arthritus, arthiritis, arthritic, osteoarthritis, or however else you might spell it) is so difficult when the first symptoms appear is that there are... »
The holidays can add stress to an already stressful job - caregiving for your aging parents. Living Free Home has lots of helpful advice and useful solutions to make this time of year (and every time of year) easier for the caregiver, and more liberating for the aging loved one. »
More and more families are living under one roof. The reasons for this vary: For some families, the recent economic hit has forced them to consolidate. They’ve found they can share expenses and come out ahead. For others, mom becomes the live-in babysitter due to a divorce or parents having to work overtime. For... »
Living Fee Home Featured LFHaccess.com can help protect your loved ones fro… November, 2009 @ 1888PressRelease.com The best way to prevent your elders (www.elder-care.gov) from contracting the H1N1 and other flu viruses is simply to avoid exposure. Family caregivers (www.nfcacares.org/) know that keeping those they care for in their homes can keep them safe. The CDC (http://www.cdc.gov/H1n1flu/update.htm) reported November 11, 2009 that... »
“I don’t get out like I used to.” Many elders want to stay in their own home, but that doesn’t mean they have to become isolated. As a family member and caregiver, (www.caregiver.org) we not only care for our elder-parent’s (www.elder-care.gov) physical needs, we have to remember they have feelings, too. Loneliness, sadness, needing friends and connection is... »
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