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By Freedom Home Care / August 25, 2016
Caring for a Childless Relative
As our older loved ones age, the need may arise for assistance from family members, as health concerns leave them...
Read More By Freedom Home Care / August 22, 2016
Is It Alzheimer's?
There is still so much to know and understand about Alzheimer's. One thing experts are sure about is that it...
Read More By Freedom Home Care / August 19, 2016
Handling the Stress of a New Baby
There's nothing more magical than the birth of a new baby. First time parents often experience a myriad of emotions...
Read More By Freedom Home Care / August 18, 2016
How to Handle Bill Paying as a Caregiver
Caring for an older loved one with dementia can sometimes be difficult. But what makes it even more challenging is...
Read More By Freedom Home Care / August 16, 2016
Protecting Seniors in Rising Temperatures
Many people are unaware of the dangers associated with hyperthermia and the growing number of heat-induced emergency room visits and...
Read More By Freedom Home Care / July 29, 2016
Ways to Help Protect Your Senior Against Fraud
With age, comes good times, great memories and lots of wisdom and fulfillment. As more and more Baby Boomers begin...
Read More By Freedom Home Care / July 29, 2016
Join Us for the Upcoming Backyard Bash at Highland Park Senior Center – August 12th
Since 1976, the Highland Park Senior Center has been servicing the needs of seniors of the Highland Park community. Built...
Read More By Freedom Home Care / July 28, 2016
Discussing Dementia with Family and Friends
Dementia is an illness that can affect everyone that it comes in contact with. Everyday can be a new challenge...
Read More By Freedom Home Care / July 27, 2016
Tips for Choosing the Right Walking Cane
Choosing the right cane requires a little more planning than most people can imagine. Before investing in a cane or...
Read More By Freedom Home Care / July 26, 2016
Smart Phones Designed to Make Life Simpler for Seniors
One of the unfortunate things about getting older is that hearing, eyesight and mobility slowly begin to wane. This can...
Read More By Freedom Home Care / June 30, 2016
Equipment Free Exercises For Seniors
Exercise is ideal for maintaining good health, losing weight, and staying in shape. But as we age, our body begin...
Read More By Freedom Home Care / June 29, 2016
Three Reasons Your Senior Loved One Needs a Pet
The benefits of owning a pet are worth their weight in gold. From lowered anxiety to boosted immunity, people young...
Read More By Freedom Home Care / June 20, 2016
Summer Activities for Seniors
There are tons of ways to stay active and keep fit this summer. And just as every senior has a...
Read More By Freedom Home Care / June 10, 2016
Thoughtful Ways to Celebrate This Father’s Day
Father’s Day is June 19th – which got us thinking here at Freedom Home Care, “What is the role of...
Read More By Freedom Home Care / June 8, 2016
Best Tablets For Seniors
The popularity of laptops and tablets have increased over the past few years. Tablets have become particularly beneficial not only...
Read More By Freedom Home Care / May 25, 2016
Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Home Care Agency
Enlisting the help of others to help care for your senior can be a daunting process. And if you...
Read More By Freedom Home Care / May 23, 2016
7 Essential Vaccines that Help Protect Your Senior
According to the Center for Disease Control, about 1 million people contract Shingles every year - with 60 percent of...
Read More By Freedom Home Care / May 20, 2016
Apps That Help Seniors Communicate with Family
Applications (apps) have already begun to change the way the world works, thinks and communicates. Today, there’s an app for...
Read More By Freedom Home Care / May 19, 2016
Yoga Benefits for Seniors
Alternative therapy is important, especially for seniors; however, when most seniors think of Yoga, “oiling the joints” is probably one...
Read More By Freedom Home Care / May 17, 2016
Nursing Homes vs. Home Care
For many families, the decision whether to place older loved ones in a nursing home or to allow them to...
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