Image credit: digital-photo-secrets.com At Freedom Home Care, our staff is witnessing the start of holiday celebrations in homes all around the Highland area, and it warms our hearts to see families come together this time of year. We all also know that there is plenty of stress and anxiety associated with family gatherings, and that can be amplified when visiting a loved one with Alzheimer’s during the holidays. But with a little planning and preparation, you can ensure your holiday season to go as smoothly as possible. The first step is to evaluate the current situation and prepare others of what
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Assisting Your Parent with Medicare Coverage
In this day and age of sky high pricing for medical related expenses, health insurance is a top priority; especially for those growing older. With a large fraction of our loved ones growing older it is time to start preparing for the future. But if your loved one isn’t covered by private insurance, or if they could benefit from additional coverage, where do you start? Here at Freedom Home Care we know that figuring out the best way to assist a loved one is to know about all of the options available. To help ensure your loved one makes the
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Winter Safety Tips
Fall is quickly fading into winter, and as the temperatures drop it’s easy to catch yourself unprepared. You can get ready for the weather ahead and keep safe and warm by following a few easy steps. When outside, exposed areas – including your ears, nose as well as fingers – are at high risk for frostbite after as little as 10 to 15 minutes in sub-freezing temperatures. This risk is increased for the elderly. Keep these winter safety tips in mind. Plan ahead. Check the weather reports and dress accordingly. Keeping warm is important, especially to areas like your lower
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Have a Heart Healthy Thanksgiving
(Photo: heatherchristo.com) With Thanksgiving right around the corner, you’re probably gearing up to hit the store and pick up the last necessary ingredients for the big meal. While the holiday is about family, and giving thanks, keeping sight of our health goals is also important. As holidays approach, it’s easy to lose sight of the promises we’eve made to ourselves, our doctors, and loved ones to keep a healthy diet for a healthy heart. But have no fear! Freedom Home Care is here to share the great news that you can be grateful for: Thanksgiving doesn’t mean one must forgo the deliciousness
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Freedom Home Care Introduces New Computer Tablet Technology to Improve Care Giving Transparency and Communication
Freedom Home Care is excited to announce that they have raised the bar on transparency and communication for their care giving services with the introduction of their new computer tablet technology. Now, it is easier than ever before for families to keep track of their loved one’s progress, with access to live updates from our caregivers, medical documentation and prescription information, all in one place. We are happy to bring this new technology to our clients with the goal of making life easier for you and your loved ones. Highlights: Caregivers and families have 24/7 access to client’s schedule, medication list, care
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Retirees Could Benefit From a Futuristic Helper
(Photo Credit: www.technologyreview.com) With today’s biggest news always revolving around easy to use smartphones or a computer built right into a stroller, it seems that technology is appealing even to toddlers these days. In fact, most preschoolers have mastered phones or tablets before their parents do, but with new advancements being made every day, it looks like technology isn’t just for youngsters anymore. Recent findings show that sometime in the next ten to twenty years, homebound retirees could the testers of a new personal home-help robot. While it may see out of this world, or at least like something from the
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Make the Switch to a Heart Healthy Diet: 25 Best Foods for Your Heart
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the US. According to the CDC, About 600,000 people die of heart disease in the United States every years, equaling 25% of all deaths. On top of that, every year about 720,000 Americans have a heart attack. But there is great news: doctors confirm that eating the right foods every day can reduce your risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Fresh produce is the cornerstone for a heart healthy diet because it helps wipe out free radicals in the bloodstream, protecting blood vessels. The foods listed here are all top-performers in
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Raising Breast Cancer Awareness in October
Everyday more and more people all over the world are diagnosed with breast cancer. It would be hard to find someone that hasn’t personally been affected, or doesn’t know someone affected by breast cancer. Here at Freedom Home Care we know this type of cancer can be one of the most testing as it doesn’t target a specific age group, race, or religion. Its victims, while mostly female, can also be male. The American Cancer Society states that 232,340 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. According to statistics from Susan G. Komen one in eight women will develop
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How Alzheimer’s Disease Affects Men and Women Differently
According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s data the current life expectancy for women is 83 years, and 78 years for men. It is not yet known why women tend to live longer, but experts suggest a combination of factors like genetics and a general partiality of men for riskier behavior like smoking, drinking alcohol, or fighting can be factors in these statistical estimations. With many men and women living longer than ever before, it opens up a larger possibility for more people to develop age related disorders like Alzheimer’s. Here at Freedom Home Care we like other care facilities have
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Caring for a Loved One with Lung Cancer
The word cancer can hit a person like a ton of bricks, and every year more and more people are diagnosed with various types of cancer including one of the most serious, lung cancer. Although coping with treatment and daily life that goes along with lung cancer isn’t easy. There are a few things you can do to make life a bit more manageable for caregivers and loved ones as well. The American Lung Association notes that a senior with lung cancer can expect a survival rate of 53% when detected early before it has spread to other areas in
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