LiveWell Elder Care Management

03/12/2026

Making medical decisions in a crisis - Many decisions that family caregivers need to make, happen with a long lead time. Sometimes, however, things change abruptly and you may need to make a big decision quickly. Learn how to make the wisest decisions possible when the need is urgent.

Many decisions that family caregivers need to make, happen with a long lead time. Sometimes, however, things change abruptly and you may need to make a big decision quickly. Learn how to make the wisest decisions possible when the need is urgent.

03/08/2026

A Moment of Pure Clarity

In dementia care, we often talk about "coordinating services" or "managing transitions." But sometimes, the person we are caring for says it better than any industry jargon ever could.

This week, our client living with dementia shared a perspective that stopped us in our tracks: "You are the cement that holds everyone together."

It was a moment of profound insight. Even through the fog of memory loss, she feels the stability, the connection, and the strength that her Care Manager Sheri brings to her family and her daily life.

It's a powerful reminder that while dementia may change how someone communicates, it doesn't change their ability to feel supported.

Aging Life Care Association Aging Life Care Association New England Chapter

03/03/2026

Dementia and long-distance caregiving: Staying connected - Even from miles away, you can stay meaningfully connected to a loved one with dementia. Thoughtful visits, simple tech, and steady communication make a big difference.

Even from miles away, you can stay meaningfully connected to a loved one with dementia. Thoughtful visits, simple tech, and steady communication make a big difference.

02/24/2026

What is bradycardia? - A slower-than-normal heart rate can be common in older adults, but it's important to know when it may signal something more serious. If your loved one is feeling dizzy, weak, or lightheaded, it may be time to talk with a medical professional.

A slower-than-normal heart rate can be common in older adults, but it's important to know when it may signal something more serious. If your loved one is feeling dizzy, weak, or lightheaded, it may be time to talk with a medical professional.

02/17/2026

Protecting your relationship while caregiving - Caring for a family member is demanding, and that stress can spill over into your marriage or close relationships. But with balance, communication, and shared support, it can bring you even closer.

Caring for a family member is demanding, and that stress can spill over into your marriage or close relationships. But with balance, communication, and shared support, it can bring you even closer.

02/14/2026

We are thrilled to announce that Katherine Ware has joined LiveWell Elder Care Management as our newest Care Manager!
Katie is an accomplished Occupational Therapist with 20+ years of experience across pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations. For the past 15 years, she has specialized in home health, case management, and dementia care—becoming a highly sought-after expert in our community.
What Katherine brings to LiveWell:
Clinical Excellence: Deep expertise in navigating patient rights and complex needs.
Compassionate Advocacy: A unique ability to read nonverbal cues and build genuine rapport.
Holistic Support: An integrative approach to senior care and family guidance.
🦋 Please join us in welcoming Katie to the team! 🦋

02/10/2026

The importance of sleep - When life gets busy, as it often does for family caregivers, sleep is often the first thing that is sacrificed. But that can be a mistake as serious as skipping food or water. Quality sleep fuels brain function, emotional balance, immunity, and so much more.

When life gets busy, as it often does for family caregivers, sleep is often the first thing that is sacrificed. But that can be a mistake as serious as skipping food or water. Quality sleep fuels brain function, emotional balance, immunity, and so much more.

02/03/2026

Age-related macular degeneration - February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month. While vision already lost cannot be restored, this common cause of legal blindness luckily can be slowed with a combination of diet and lifestyle changes. Learn how you can help your loved one.

February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month. While vision already lost cannot be restored, this common cause of legal blindness luckily can be slowed with a combination of diet and lifestyle changes. Learn how you can help your loved one.

01/27/2026

The brain-healthy plate - The MIND diet combines healthy, whole foods to support cognitive wellness. Focus on helping your aging loved one incorporate a wide range of choices such as greens, grains, and berries, while cutting back on processed foods. Small daily changes can make a lasting difference.

The MIND diet combines healthy, whole foods to support cognitive wellness. Focus on helping your aging loved one incorporate a wide range of choices such as greens, grains, and berries, while cutting back on processed foods. Small daily changes can make a lasting difference.

01/24/2026

Stay safe, everyone! As Aging Life Care Professionals, we know how quickly a winter storm can turn from a "cozy snow day" into a high-stress situation for our older neighbors and loved ones.

The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) has released these helpful reminders for the coming days. While the general advice is great, for our seniors, a little extra attention goes a long way.

If you have an elder in your life or on your block, please take a moment to:

Do a "Pre-Storm" Check: Give them a call today. Ask if they have at least a week’s supply of their medications and if their flashlights have fresh batteries.

Check the Thermostat: Ensure their heat is set to at least 68–70°F. Older adults are more susceptible to hypothermia, even indoors.

Clear a Path: If you’re able, help them salt their walkways or clear a path to the door. Icy patches are the number one cause of dangerous falls this time of year.

Tech Support: Make sure their cell phones and medical alert devices are fully charged before the wind picks up.

A five-minute phone call or a quick knock on the door can make all the difference in keeping our community’s seniors safe and warm. ❄️🏠

01/20/2026

Creating an Emergency Room “go bag” - Trips to the ER are generally stressful by nature, but they can be made less so with some preparation. Learn what to have ready for the next time your loved one needs emergency care.

Trips to the ER are generally stressful by nature, but they can be made less so with some preparation. Learn what to have ready for the next time your loved one needs emergency care.

01/13/2026

Getting support from your spiritual beliefs - Boosting your spiritual practice may be your simplest route to becoming a stronger, less stressed family caregiver.

Boosting your spiritual practice may be your simplest route to becoming a stronger, less stressed family caregiver.