Posts by Freedom Home Care
How to Be a Caregiver for Your Loved One From Afar
Caring for your loved one from a distance can be a very difficult task. We at Freedom Home Care, your Highland Park homecare agency, know this year has not been without its challenges. Let us help you and your family by providing simple long distance caregiving tips on how to care for your loved one from afar. Read more below. Tip # 1: Stay Organized An important part of long distance caregiving is keeping all paperwork for your loved one up to date and in order. This can be even more challenging from afar, but it is possibly the most
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Importance of Home Health Care During the Holidays
Meet the Hero of the Month at Freedom Home Care
The Freedom Home Care philosophy spans far beyond providing a service. At Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing, we strive to create a trusting environment for our clients while embracing the freedom of being at home. At Freedom Home Care our staff works hard to keep your loved ones safe and well, especially during the pandemic. That is why we hire the most trustworthy and compassionate staff. With that said, we’d like to introduce you to our Freedom Home Care Hero of December! Meet Hannah Adeboye, CNA When told of her recognition of CNA of the month, Hannah Adeboye responded,
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What to Gift to Seniors With Memory Loss
Are you looking for a gift for your loved one living with dementia? Freedom Home Care is here to help. With the holidays approaching fast, let your loved one know you are still thinking about them even while social distancing with these 6 great gift ideas! Read more below for the best gifts for the elderly this holiday season. 1.Digital Photo Frame – During this trying time where you may not be able to see your loved one in person, a digital photo frame is the next best thing. A digital photo frame is nice and sleek resembling a regular
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What FHC is Doing to Keep Our Patients Safe
At Freedom Home Care, nothing is more important than keeping our patients safe, especially during the pandemic. We provide a high-quality of care that patients and their loved ones trust. Because our trust is based on transparency, we believe it’s critical to share what we are doing to keep your loved ones safe. Our registered nurses and CNA’s are staying up-to-date on the latest COVID-19 news and protocols, as well as how to care and treat patients who might be diagnosed with COVID-19. At Freedom Home Care we are: Completing risk assessments on our staff to help in determining risk
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Does Vitamin D Help Prevent COVID-19?
We know the benefits of a daily dose of vitamin D, but could this vitamin also help prevent COVID-19? Recently, both the National Institutes of Health and the World Health Organization released findings on the possible link between vitamin D and this deadly respiratory disease. One study found that people with vitamin D deficiencies were more likely to test positive for the coronavirus. Other research has pointed to an increase in respiratory failure in people who had COVID-19 in addition to a vitamin D deficiency. While the data is not conclusive and more study is needed, a link between Vitamin
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How to Help a Senior Who May Be Experiencing Depression
Seniors are often at a higher risk for depression. Living alone presents problems for seniors, but things are only made worse by the current pandemic. The self-quarantining and social distancing needed to prevent the spread of the disease has forced many of us to limit contact with family and friends. Not only are seniors at higher risk from complications from COVID-19, this also puts them at a greater risk of the anxiety and depression that comes from isolation. It is important to understand the causes of depression in seniors and how to help them through this difficult time. Depression Caused
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October Heroes of the Month at Freedom Home Care
We are excited to share with you our October heroes of the month at Freedom Home Care! These employees show great dedication and do outstanding work for our company and your loved ones. Celebrating 20 years with us at Freedom Home Care, we would like to introduce our first October hero of the month Krystyna Nowosielski. We would like to congratulate Krystyna on 20 years of providing your loved ones with the best care and compassion. Krystyna is our longest employee at Freedom Home Care and we appreciate all that she has done for us over the past 20 years.
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Tips on How to Stay Healthy at Home: Physically, Mentally, and Nutritionally
Over the months of the COVID-19 pandemic many of us have been staying at home and doing less activities when it comes to social interaction and exercise. Doing this over a period of time can have a negative impact on your health for many reasons. With that said, we at Freedom Home Care have put together some advice on how to stay healthy both physically and mentally at home. Staying Physically Active at Home: At a time like this, it is really important for people of all ages to stay as active as then can. Even taking a short break
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