Monthly Archives August 2014

Scientists Find New Link Between Vitamin D and Dementia

Scientists Find New Link Between Vitamin D and Dementia

August 26, 2014 | No Comments

In a previous blog post titled, “The ABC’s of Vitamin D” we mentioned the importance of including Vitamin D in a senior’s diet.  We talked about how it is a necessary component in the process of keeping bones strong and healthy.  Well, scientists have now found yet another reason to keep vitamin D levels high: it significantly lowers the risk of dementia. Researchers have been thoroughly studying dementia and its causes and progress for years.  One study in particular looked for a connection between seniors who didn’t have sufficient levels of vitamin D in their bodies and their risk of
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Playing Games for a Sharper Brain

Playing Games for a Sharper Brain

August 20, 2014 | No Comments

Does playing games cause bigger brains and sharper thinking, or are those who already have healthier brains more likely to play games? This chicken or egg question is something that scientists have been wondering for some time.  The popular theory is that the mental activity of playing games exercises the brain in such a way that deters dementia. But, another theory says that those who already have sharper minds and have a mental reserve of sorts are inclined towards game playing and naturally less susceptible to suffering from dementia. However, in either case, doctors can agree on one thing –
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Freedom Home Care Announces First Annual Senior Health Fair at The Lodge of Northbrook and The Homestead of Morton Grove

Freedom Home Care Announces First Annual Senior Health Fair at The Lodge of Northbrook and The Homestead of Morton Grove

August 20, 2014 | No Comments

Freedom Home Care is excited to announce their first annual Senior Health Fair to take place this fall at their two Wellness Center Locations. The first event will take place on Wednesday, October 8th, 2014 at The Lodge of Northbrook (2220 Founders Drive Northbrook, IL. 60062) from 11 am-2 pm. The second will be held on Wednesday November 5th, 2014 at Homestead of Morton Grove (6400 Lincoln Ave.  Morton Grove, IL. 60053) from 11 am-1 pm. These educational events are meant to provide seniors and their families with access to all kinds of resources, information,  and services to promote happy and healthy living.
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5 Unknown Facts About Strawberries

5 Unknown Facts About Strawberries

August 11, 2014 | No Comments

No fruit screams “summer” as much as the strawberry.  Many have fond memories of picking strawberries from their mother’s garden, or perhaps biting into a perfectly ripe, juicy strawberry topped with sweetened cream in their youth.  Often this berry pairs its delicious flavor with a heavy dose of nostalgia of summers past. But, whether you’re eating them for taste or out of nostalgia, there’s no doubt that they have much to offer. Freedom Home Care  has discovered a few facts about strawberries that you probably didn’t know. 1. The strawberry isn’t a fruit or berry.   We’ve all been mislabeling
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Interview with Susan Smolin: Certified Yoga Instructor on Breathing, Relaxation & Yoga for Seniors

Interview with Susan Smolin: Certified Yoga Instructor on Breathing, Relaxation & Yoga for Seniors

August 6, 2014 | No Comments

Susan Wolf Smolin is a certified yoga instructor offering therapeutic and rehabilitative instruction to a variety of populations from pre-natal to seniors. Susan has been studying and teaching for over 20 years and she shares her passion for communicating the teachings of ancient tradition and the importance of its presence in modern times. For more informationon Yoga for Seniors contact Susan at peaceyoga@rocketmail.com. We sat down with Susan to learn more about her work, and how it can benefit seniors and help alleviate pain.  Can you talk about your professional background, and what led you to become a yoga instructor? I have been active
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4 Steps to a Safer Senior Home

4 Steps to a Safer Senior Home

August 5, 2014 | No Comments

Whether you recently had a bad fall or just aren’t getting around like you used to, it’s becoming clear that the time has come for a change.  If you are like 85% of seniors, you would prefer if that change didn’t mean having to move to a nursing home.  Perhaps it’s for the sake of your emotional well-being or perhaps it’s for financial reasons, but you wish to continue your senior years in the comfort of your own house. However, your home just won’t work for your current situation anymore.  So the next step is getting the house in shape
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