According to agingcare.com almost 400 people die each year from overexposure to heat – most of which are seniors. That’s why it’s important that your loved one takes extra precautions to avoid the risk of developing heat stroke and heat exhaustion. Here are a few tips Freedom Home Care found that could be helpful. Know Your Body Knowing the different changes that occur in the body as we age is the first step to preventing heat-related illness or death. When the temperature in the body changes, many times its hard for some older loved ones to tell whether they’re too
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Monthly Archives June 2018
"Senior Share Houses" Roomates for Senior Citizens
With the rising costs of living, it’s becoming increasingly difficult for seniors to age-in-place. But it’s not just seniors who are finding it harder to rent or own in today’s housing market. Singles are struggling to locate affordable housing options, as well. As a result, many people are turning to shared housing as a way to alleviate some of the financial burden associated with living alone. While some older loved ones might be initially apprehensive about living with someone they don’t know, there are a number of benefits to pairing up with a person who is trustworthy and compatible. Seniors
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Swimming Tips to Stay Safe for Seniors
As a low-impact exercise, swimming is a great way to help increase strength, flexibility and endurance while eliminating some of the joint soreness that tends to happen as we age. It also helps release endorphins which aid in pain natural pain relief. Even with all of the advantages of adding swimming to your regular fitness routine, following pool safety is important for anyone at any age. It’s especially important for older loved ones. Freedom Home Care offers some tips below to not only help your senior practice safe swimming habits but stay fit and healthy in the process. Be
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Social Engagement and its Benefits for Seniors
The fear of becoming irrelevant as we get older is a very real one. But it’s often something we don’t think about until it actually happens. You might notice it with co-workers – the subtle hesitancy to ask for your input on the latest system changes, while soliciting input from someone else with “fresh ideas.” It may even hit closer to home with friends or family who once turned to you for advice, but no longer seem to take a real interest in what you have to say. We’ve also seen it here at Freedom Home Care. Loved ones
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5 Ways to Avoid Joint Pain While Gardening
With warm, sunny days ahead, there are so many great fun ways to enjoy the outside of the Chicagoland Area. Especially as seniors, the fresh air can break up a monotonous day inside and boost energy and happiness levels. Just being outside and breathing that fresh air can help brighten your day! So what’s one of our favorite outside activities? Gardening. Whether it’s growing vegetables or flowers, gardening can be a great way to keep active and remain healthy as a senior. However, those repetitive actions and staying hunched over for an afternoon can put a strain on your
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