Monthly Archives November 2014

Assisting Your Parent with Medicare Coverage

Assisting Your Parent with Medicare Coverage

November 30, 2014 | No Comments

In this day and age of sky high pricing for medical related expenses, health insurance is a top priority; especially for those growing older. With a large fraction of our loved ones growing older it is time to start preparing for the future. But if your loved one isn’t covered by private insurance, or if they could benefit from additional coverage, where do you start? Here at Freedom Home Care we know that figuring out the best way to assist a loved one is to know about all of the options available. To help ensure your loved one makes the
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Winter Safety Tips

Winter Safety Tips

November 26, 2014 | No Comments

Fall is quickly fading into winter, and as the temperatures drop it’s easy to catch yourself unprepared. You can get ready for the weather ahead and keep safe and warm by following a few easy steps. When outside, exposed areas – including your ears, nose as well as fingers – are at high risk for frostbite after as little as 10 to 15 minutes in sub-freezing temperatures.  This risk is increased for the elderly. Keep these winter safety tips in mind. Plan ahead. Check the weather reports and dress accordingly. Keeping warm is important, especially to areas like your lower
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Have a Heart Healthy Thanksgiving

Have a Heart Healthy Thanksgiving

November 24, 2014 | No Comments

(Photo: heatherchristo.com) With Thanksgiving right around the corner, you’re probably gearing up to hit the store and pick up the last necessary ingredients for the big meal. While the holiday is about family, and giving thanks, keeping sight of our health goals is also important. As holidays approach, it’s easy to lose sight of the promises we’eve made to ourselves, our doctors, and loved ones to keep a healthy diet for a healthy heart. But have no fear!  Freedom Home Care is here to share the great news that you can be grateful for: Thanksgiving doesn’t mean one must forgo the deliciousness
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Freedom Home Care Introduces New Computer Tablet Technology to Improve Care Giving Transparency and Communication

Freedom Home Care Introduces New Computer Tablet Technology to Improve Care Giving Transparency and Communication

November 19, 2014 | No Comments

  Freedom Home Care is excited to announce that they have raised the bar on transparency and communication for their care giving services with the introduction of their new computer tablet technology.  Now, it is easier than ever before for families to keep track of their loved one’s progress, with access to live updates from our caregivers, medical documentation and prescription information, all in one place. We are happy to bring this new technology to our clients with the goal of making life easier for you and your loved ones. Highlights: Caregivers and families have 24/7 access to client’s schedule, medication list, care
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Retirees Could Benefit From a Futuristic Helper

Retirees Could Benefit From a Futuristic Helper

November 11, 2014 | No Comments

(Photo Credit: www.technologyreview.com) With today’s biggest news always revolving around easy to use smartphones or a computer built right into a stroller, it seems that technology is appealing even to toddlers these days. In fact, most preschoolers have mastered phones or tablets before their parents do, but with new advancements being made every day, it looks like technology isn’t just for youngsters anymore. Recent findings show that sometime in the next ten to twenty years, homebound retirees could the testers of a new personal home-help robot. While it may see out of this world, or at least like something from the
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Make the Switch to a Heart Healthy Diet: 25 Best Foods for Your Heart

Make the Switch to a Heart Healthy Diet: 25 Best Foods for Your Heart

November 3, 2014 | No Comments

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the US.  According to the CDC, About 600,000 people die of heart disease in the United States every years, equaling 25% of all deaths. On top of that, every year about 720,000 Americans have a heart attack. But there is great news: doctors confirm that eating the right foods every day can reduce your risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Fresh produce is the cornerstone for a heart healthy diet because it helps wipe out free radicals in the bloodstream, protecting blood vessels. The foods listed here are all top-performers in
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