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What You Can Do to Achieve Long-Term Health
As people age, it’s natural to want to know how they can achieve long-term health and wellness. While good genes can help set the stage for living longer, there are also things people can do to…
What Is Durable Medical Equipment?
When it comes to medical terms, it can be confusing to keep up with all the health care terms. As you age, there is one term that you will likely hear more than once - durable medical equipment or…
How to Help Seniors Stay Safe at Home
The Federal Housing Administration indicates that an estimated 90 percent of people would like to age at home. While seniors continue to age and live at home, it’s a good idea to follow some helpful…
How To Start the Conversation About Home Care
Do you have an aging parent? Do you worry about their health, happiness, and safety? If you answered yes to these questions, you are probably looking for tips to start the conversation about…
Why Patients Live Longer with Hospice Care
Even though millions of people receive hospice care every year, there are still several misconceptions about this type of end of life care for patients. Studies have shown that hospice patients tend…
Common Myths About Hospice Care
In 2018, around 1.55 million Medicare beneficiaries received hospice care, a number that will continue to rise. Despite the fact that millions of people receive hospice, this is still a commonly…
What You Need to Know About Five Wishes
Have you ever heard of Five Wishes? This is an advance directive created by Aging with Dignity, a non-profit U.S. based organization that advocates for the needs of seniors and those that care for…
What Does a Home Health Aide Do?
At Liberty HomeCare and Hospice Services, our home health aides provide valuable care and support to patients and their families. Home health aides play an essential role in helping patients live…
What Is Telemonitoring?
Telemonitoring refers to the use of technology to provide remote healthcare to patients from the comfort of their homes. At Liberty HomeCare and Hospice Services, our telehealth program provides an…
What You Need to Know About Liberty’s Gastrostomy and Ostomy Care
If you or a loved one has received a gastrostomy or ostomy procedure, you may be wondering about your care and support options upon returning home. Since these procedures require special care to…