LiveWell Elder Care Management

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.

01/06/2026

Considering a remodel? - Discover changes that can help your loved one "age in place," as well as tips for finding a qualified contractor.

Discover changes that can help your loved one "age in place," as well as tips for finding a qualified contractor.

12/30/2025

Sage advice from elders - As we near the end of the year, it's a natural time to reflect on the big picture. Older adults have a lot to teach us about life. If you're searching for some perspective, check out The Legacy Project, which spent many years compiling practical tips from wise elders.

As we near the end of the year, it's a natural time to reflect on the big picture. Older adults have a lot to teach us about life. If you're searching for some perspective, check out The Legacy Project, which spent many years compiling practical tips from wise elders.

12/23/2025

Caring for feet - Our feet and toes change as we age, and those small changes can lead to big issues with balance, comfort, and mobility. Keep an eye on your aging loved one's feet and don't ignore signs such as pain, swelling, or thickened nails.

Our feet and toes change as we age, and those small changes can lead to big issues with balance, comfort, and mobility. Keep an eye on your aging loved one's feet and don't ignore signs such as pain, swelling, or thickened nails.

12/22/2025

Happy Holidays from the team at LiveWell Elder Care Management. We wanted to take a moment to say thank you to our clients, families, partners, and community. Wishing you all a restful holiday and a prosperous 2026!

12/16/2025

Balancing caregiving and work - Of the millions of Americans caring for aging loved ones, 61% also have jobs. If you are one of them, you know just how hard it is to stay on top of everything, not to mention find time for yourself, too.

Of the millions of Americans caring for aging loved ones, 61% also have jobs. If you are one of them, you know just how hard it is to stay on top of everything, not to mention find time for yourself, too.

12/09/2025

Whose idea was this, anyway? - Many family caregivers feel they had no choice about taking on primary responsibilities for a parent's care. Learn tips for reducing family conflict … and your own resentments!

Many family caregivers feel they had no choice about taking on primary responsibilities for a parent's care. Learn tips for reducing family conflict … and your own resentments!

12/02/2025

Dementia and long-distance caregiving: Building a team - If there's an aging loved one with dementia in your life but you don't live nearby, you may be feeling some combination of guilt, concern, and helplessness. Building a local team is one of the most important things you can do.

If there's an aging loved one with dementia in your life but you don't live nearby, you may be feeling some combination of guilt, concern, and helplessness. Building a local team is one of the most important things you can do.

11/28/2025

I recently joined the Board of Directors for the One Last Gift Foundation.

OLGF is dedicated to making a profound difference by providing a compassionate "last gift" for those in need.

I'd love for you to learn more about this incredible non-profit and how you can get involved. Please join us for a Virtual Informational Night!

11/25/2025

Anemia in older adults - Perhaps because its symptoms can be mistaken as normal aging, anemia often goes undetected in older adults. We discuss how to spot the signs and make sure your loved one gets the care they need.

Perhaps because its symptoms can be mistaken as normal aging, anemia often goes undetected in older adults. We discuss how to spot the signs and make sure your loved one gets the care they need.