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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Home Fire Prevention
Every year, more than 1000 seniors die in fires started at home, while 2000 are injured. According to usfa.fema.gov.com, in 2015, incidents with seniors involved in fires were almost 3 times as likely to end in fatality than any other age group in the U.S. And with more older loved ones opting to age-in-place, it’s likely that the number of of fire-related injuries will continue to increase as well. If you have a senior who lives alone or is considering living alone, it’s important that both you and your loved one are familiar with fire safety and are able to
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Choosing Between Assisted Living and Home Care
One in seven people in the U.S. is 65 or older. By the year 2035, experts say that number will jump to one in seven. And an estimated one in three people will be considered head of household. At some point, many seniors will need some form of in-home or assisted living care. This presents a challenge for not only family members residing with older loved ones, but also for the seniors themselves. With more than 31 million people predicted to be living with a disability over the next 20 years, families will need to begin making choices now in
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What You Need to Know About Long Distance Caregiving
Distance makes the heart grow fonder. And in terms of helping out a family member or friend in need, distance can also make caregiving seem more difficult. In a perfect world, we’d be able to instantly be there for a loved one in their time of need. However, location, work, finances, and a number of other factors can often prevent that from happening. The good news? There’s still so much you can do from far away. If you’re new to long distance caregiving, we’re sharing our insights into how you can best support your loved one even from a distance.
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Helpful Tips to Plan for Retirement
Simply put, it’s never too early to start planning for your retirement. For some, this can seem like a stressful task. But the better prepared you are by starting to save early and organizing your paperwork, the easier the transition will be. From fun adventures to unforeseen bumps in the road, we’ve listed a few of our helpful tips to plan for a retirement that can handle anything life throws your way. Get Your Estate Plan in Order While we hope you’ll be happily and healthily traveling the world in your post-work life, it’s just as important to
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Routine Check-ups Are Key: National Women's Check-up Day: May 14th
We don’t have to tell you that getting regular senior check-ups are essential to your loved one’s health. Not only does having a bi-annual exam help treat any underlying conditions, it can also detect any potential illnesses or diseases. But what you may not know is that the type of check-up and how often it’s performed usually depends on the age, health, history and lifestyle choices of your senior. If your loved one is not completely comfortable with the idea of having a routine check-up, here are a few reasons Freedom Home Care came up with to help remind them
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Mother's Day Activities To Do With Your Mom
Mother’s Day is just one of those holidays that we find endearing. After all, what would life be like without the warmth, love and compassion of a mother? And what makes it even more significant is that Mother’s Day only comes once a year. So how do you make this day as special as the woman it’s supposed to celebrate? Those of us here at Freedom Home Care found a few ideas that will help you do just that. Take Her to the Show Does your loved one like movies? Mystery? Romance? Science Fiction? Why not grab a couple of
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