Blogs
By Freedom Home Care / March 13, 2017
Preparing a Loved One with Dementia for Surgery
Life can be difficult for patients who live with dementia. Many times they suffer from conditions such as depression, short...
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By Freedom Home Care / February 27, 2017
What Seniors Should Know About the Flu
According to Dr. Tom Frieden, director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the flu often doesn’t...
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By Freedom Home Care / February 24, 2017
Ways to Show Your Senior Loved One You Care
Looking for ways to spend quality time with your older parent or relative? Or a gesture to show you’re thinking...
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By Freedom Home Care / February 23, 2017
Could a Stair Lift Help You Stay in Your Home?
When mobility is an issue, something as simple as going up and down the stairs can be a challenge. Certain...
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By Freedom Home Care / February 22, 2017
Consider Meal Delivery to Make Food Prep Easier
Getting around can be difficult for seniors especially when mobility is an issue. And when going from point A to...
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By Freedom Home Care / February 21, 2017
Freedom Home Care Celebrates Senior Independence Month
FEBRUARY IS NATIONAL SENIOR INDEPENDENCE MONTH Freedom Home Care celebrates 20 years of helping seniors HIGHLAND PARK, IL (FEBRUARY...
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By Freedom Home Care / February 21, 2017
February is National Senior Independence Month
Age can bring on a myriad of emotions, fears and concerns. And even if you're are able to fully function...
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By Freedom Home Care / February 14, 2017
Staying Active in Your Golden Years
Staying fit is easier as we age when we make it a lifestyle choice. When exercise is a part...
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By Freedom Home Care / January 27, 2017
How to be a Good Caregiver and Take Care of Yourself
The demands of a caregiver are often times greater than we realize when we start out. Not only are you...
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By Freedom Home Care / January 24, 2017
When Friends Become Caregivers
As the population of aging adults increases in the U.S., the role of caregiver has become increasingly more important. Research...
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By Freedom Home Care / January 19, 2017
Brain Challenge Test Could Predict Alzheimer's
What if there were a way to spot Alzheimer's years before it was ever diagnosed? Currently, biomarker tests can help...
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By Freedom Home Care / January 18, 2017
Chair Yoga for Those Who Suffer From Arthritis
Chair Yoga is quickly becoming a preferred method of relieving some of the soreness, aches and pains associated with arthritis. ...
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By Freedom Home Care / January 16, 2017
Beginning Tech Fluency in Seniors
Freedom Home Care believes that technology is the primary mode of communication for our generation today. And more and more,...
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By Freedom Home Care / January 13, 2017
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month
It's important to get regular eye exams to protect your vision. And because January is Glaucoma Awareness Month, there's no...
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By Freedom Home Care / December 27, 2016
Care Tips for Keeping Track of Medications
The number of older Americans taking prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medication is expected to rise significantly within the next few...
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By Freedom Home Care / December 22, 2016
Ground-Breaking Plans for 2017!
Sharon Burack, founder of Freedom Home Care and resident of Highland Park, saw the need to provide seniors in the...
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By Freedom Home Care / December 19, 2016
Does Your Loved One Need a Caregiver?
There comes a time in all of our lives when we’ll need assistance from the ones we care about....
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By Freedom Home Care / December 16, 2016
Is Laughter the Best Medicine?
Who knew that a good laugh was a lot like a moderate workout? Well, according to psychologist and laugh therapist,...
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By Freedom Home Care / December 14, 2016
Winter Safety Tips for Seniors
Slips, trips and falls become even more common for seniors during the winter months. But problems associated with balance and...
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By Freedom Home Care / December 13, 2016
Top Gifts for Seniors
Still trying to decide what to get your senior loved one for Christmas this holiday season? Well, you're not alone....
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