One of our favorite partners at Freedom Home Care is 101 Mobility, a company that maintains constant and remarkable dedication to its mission of accessibility for all. If you or a loved one is experiencing difficulty entering or exiting the home, getting up or down stairs, or getting into or out of a vehicle, 101 Mobility is the company we recommend to help you find financially viable solutions to those challenges. Their experienced team of professionals (including factory trained installers) can get you on your way to turning your home, office or commercial business into a barrier-free zone. For many
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This September is World Alzheimer’s Month
Every September is World Alzheimer’s Month. Launched by Alzheimer’s Disease International, or ADI, four years ago, World Alzheimer’s Month was ignited to encourage people to learn about dementia and to remember loved ones who are living with or have died from the disease. The theme for this year’s World Alzheimer’s Month is “Remember Me.” Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia. Every four seconds, someone around the world is diagnosed with dementia. Today, an estimated 44 million people are affected, with the greatest portion of dementia patients living in developing countries. Estimates suggest that another 60 to 90
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Travel Tips for Seniors With Alzheimer's
Now is the time that many of us make plans to take a vacation, travel and sight see, and visit loved ones. But it can be also especially difficult for seniors who want to do all of the things they used to do, but may be need a little more assistance because of Alzheimer’s. With a little planning ahead of time and lots of support from family and friends, older adults can still experience the beauty of the season and recreational times that go along with it. The safety and enjoyment of you and your loved ones is always the number one
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Top 5 GPS Tracking Devices for Loved Ones Living with Dementia
Those of us who have loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia know what a source of anxiety and worry it can be. We dread the day our disoriented mother or father becomes frightened, unable recognize familiar surroundings, and walks out his or her home, quickly getting lost. There are things you can do to assuage your concerns like making sure your home is safe and secure, creating a crisis plan, keeping a recent photo on hand for authorities, and keeping a list of people on call to help look for your loved one. But unfortunately none of these suggestions
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Freedom Home Care Sponsors Fitness Classes for Seniors
We at Freedom Home Care enjoy being regularly involved in our community, and one way we do so is by sponsoring some fun and exciting senior fitness classes, such as… Sit and Be Fit: One of the most popular classes offered to residents, this class provides residents with a combination of strength, balance, flexibility, and coordination based exercises. Part of the class is done seated, while the other half of class is done standing. However, for those who are unable to stand for the exercises, modifications are given. Chair Yoga: Very light class offered to residents interested in learning basic yoga while also improving their flexibility. The instructor takes the class through meditation techniques, breathing strategies, and seated yoga routines. This class is meant to leave the participants feeling calm and relaxed.
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Exercise and Physical Activity Have Similar Positive Effects in Seniors
As we get older, our bodies still require movement, whether we like it or not. There are plenty of ways exercise and participate in physical activity that will help improve our health and livelihood, especially for seniors. Surprisingly, there are differences between exercise and physical activity. Knowing what those differences are and how each can benefit your health can help people over the age of 60 maximize their potential when it comes to staying active. Physical activity can include things like walking, jogging, biking, hiking, climbing stairs, carrying groceries or gardening. Exercise is considered to be a specifically planned, structured, and repetitive
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Tips To Outdoor Fun for Good Senior Health
Rita Altman, Senior Vice President of Memory Care services for Sunrise Senior Living in Pennsylvania, recently wrote for Huffington Post a list of recommendations on how to keep summertime activities safe and enjoyable for those living with memory loss, and how to achieve the best senior health during these hot months. Citing research suggesting that singing and playing music contributes to memory retention, Altman recommends playing “music from summers past” at family gatherings. And when it comes to physical activities, Rita says that those living with dementia can – and should – participate, but most activities will need a little
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Music Therapy Shown to Have Powerful Healing Effects in Memory Care
Freedom Home Care has noticed that over the past few years, amazing strides have been made in memory care. As the body ages, so does the mind. Alzheimer’s is an all too familiar disease that affects the memory. There are approximately 5.2 million people in the U.S. with Alzheimer’s. Of that number, about five million are adults aged 65 or older. Memory care can be provided in an assisted living setting or through a nursing home. As Alzheimer’s progresses, those who suffer from it usually require more assistance. Patients may also receive services like 24 hour supervised care in a private
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Promise for Senior Health in Wearable Tech
Wearable technology is helping all of us get fitter, but it’s so far been marketed primarily to youth and people in their twenties whose lives are already well integrated with technology. Just look at ads for things like FitBit. But wearable tech has immense potential to help seniors who could do without nagging sons or daughters – or might not have anyone around to nag them. However, how likely are people over 50 to find the technology, well, wearable? A recent AARP study sought to find out. The senior advocacy group teamed up with Georgia Tech Research Institute’s HomeLab to
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Is Driving Cessation Really The Best Idea for Aging Seniors?
There are plenty of studies that list the reasons why older adults are no longer behind the wheel after 65 years of age, and drivers in the U.S. beyond 65 will represent about 25 percent of the population by 2025. But according to a new study conducted by RAND (research and analysis company), the results of a number of studies based on data like miles traveled for various age groups, traffic accidents and causes and various age groups have shown to be inconclusive. With the help of information released through the Fatal Accident Reporting System and more defined parameters, it’s been
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