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Healthy gums and healthy minds
The old folks song, Dem Bones, talks about the relationship that one body part has with another. And just as...
Read MoreWhen things don’t work out with your in-home caregiver
In a previous blog post, we here at Freedom Home Care discussed a few methods for forging a good relationship...
Read MoreExploring oatmeal – a powerhouse food
Oatmeal has been a long-running go-to breakfast item for all walks of life. And it’s an especially great choice for...
Read MoreSet expectations up front; get great results for the long run
When the time comes for an aging loved to hire an in-home caregiver, there are often times a handful of...
Read MoreMedicare – Is it time for a personal change?
As we here at Freedom Home Care outlined in a recent blog post, there are several different facets surrounding Medicare...
Read More6 ways Freedom Home Care helps you get back home
There’s nothing better than sleeping in your bed or being in the comfort of your own home. After a hospital...
Read MoreAARP offers Veterans Day discount
For people age 50 and over, there are few organizations that achieve the same results or offer the same benefits...
Read MoreThe nuts and bolts of Medicare
It’s not often that a person is asked to define Medicare. And for the most part, we should all be...
Read MoreTaking a Social Security snapshot of Illinois
AARP has been providing the nation with resources related to its aging population since 1958. Since then, it has been...
Read MoreTaking a bite out of health care costs – after Election Day
Rising health care costs are a concern for most Americans. And it’s especially true for senior citizens. With Election Day...
Read MoreOvercoming the great digital divide
It’s not uncommon for the elderly loved ones in our lives to feel frustrated with today’s technology. After all, much...
Read MoreUnderstanding how dementia differs from Alzheimer’s
As people get older, it becomes increasingly difficult to remember things. For most elderly individuals, it is an unfortunate fact...
Read MoreLearning the basic movements of Sun tai chi with Dr. Mike Neskovic
Yesterday, we here at Freedom Home Care posted a blog about tai chi and the benefits that the ancient form...
Read MoreFinding balance through tai chi
The Chinese have long been known for their unique way of living, which has produced some of the healthiest yet...
Read MoreEarly warning signs that your aging loved one needs help at home
As the people important to us most begin to grow older, we witness many changes in their appearance, behavior and...
Read MoreKnowing when it’s time to take the keys away from aging parents
As the elderly loved ones in our lives get older, it pains us nearly as much as it pains them...
Read MoreFreedom Home Care to sponsor First Class Care training program
Freedom Home Care is happy to announce that it will sponsor First Class Care’s in-house training program, the First Class...
Read MoreVideo spotlight: Meals On Wheels
This week, we here at Freedom Home Care have focused on helping the elderly loved ones in our lives maintain...
Read MoreTips for how to maintain a healthy weight later in life
Yesterday, we here at Freedom Home Care took a closer look at why older individuals are prone to lose weight....
Read MoreUnderstanding weight loss in older individuals
Weight loss in the older population is a common issue. As functions in the body begin to slow down –...
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