Blogs
By Freedom Home Care / April 27, 2015
Soak Up Some Vitamin D this Summer
Summer is finally here in Chicago, and after months of hibernating indoors it’s the perfect time to get outside and breathe...
Read More By Freedom Home Care / April 23, 2015
Industry Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Harris – Founder and CEO of ALZcarestore
Each year, thousands of families in America and around the world are affected by the scourge of Alzheimer's disease and...
Read More By Freedom Home Care / April 14, 2015
Upcoming Seminar: Cultural Competency and Diversity in the Healthcare Setting
Cultural competency is critical to reducing health disparities and improving access to high quality healthcare. Freedom Home Care invites you...
Read More By Freedom Home Care / April 7, 2015
The Shifting Nutrition Needs of Seniors
The human body has many stages where the nutrition needs may change, and old age is just one of these many...
Read More By Freedom Home Care / April 2, 2015
Ask the Expert: Planning Ahead for Long Term Care – Interview with Lauren A. Weldon, Elder Law Attorney, Margolis Weldon LLC
If you're just starting to think about planning long term care for a loved one, or are already in the...
Read More By Freedom Home Care / March 24, 2015
You’ve Got Options – Get Outside!
Getting outside is one of the healthiest things we can do for our bodies and our minds. It improves long-distance...
Read More By Freedom Home Care / March 20, 2015
Join Freedom Home Care on April 14th and 15th: Shop at Sunset Foods in Highland Park and Help Support Kellogg Cancer Center
Freedom Home Care is proud to sponsor the Be Part of the Cure Event coming up this summer! Next month, you...
Read More By Freedom Home Care / March 20, 2015
Georgia Man Walks Across the US to Fight Alzheimers
As of last week, Jack Fussell has walked a total of 11,800 miles. He has staved off exhaustion and braved...
Read More By Freedom Home Care / March 17, 2015
National Patient Safety Awareness Week
Freedom Home Care knows that our clients are the heart of our organization, and we want to make sure that...
Read More By Freedom Home Care / March 13, 2015
Skin Cell Testing May Lead to Early Detection of Dementia
Early detection of Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease may be as straightforward as testing patients’ skin, according to new research from...
Read More By Freedom Home Care / March 5, 2015
Seniors Get Better Sleep With Mindful Meditation
This month is national sleep awareness month, and senior adults need just as much sleep as young adults, maybe even...
Read More By Freedom Home Care / March 3, 2015
New Experimental Treatment Could Reverse the Effects of Alzheimer's Disease
As we age, our bodies and minds become unforgiving to the wear of time. Most people accept their physical decline...
Read More By Freedom Home Care / February 23, 2015
Studies Show that Playing Music May Help Improve and Protect Your Hearing
There are two types of cells in our ears that are sensitive to sound. The first is the inner hair,...
Read More By Freedom Home Care / February 23, 2015
It’s Never Too Late for Senior Health Improvements
Even in old age, there’s no reason not to take care of yourself. Whether it’s a walk in the park...
Read More By Freedom Home Care / February 23, 2015
Quality Over Quantity: Big Changes to Medicare
The Obama Administration is enacting big changes in Medicare to reward healthcare providers for quality rather than quantity. Instead of...
Read More By Freedom Home Care / February 16, 2015
A Knock on the Door of a Neighborhood Senior Could Save a Life
In the midst of dark winter weather, many elderly people are isolated at home, and this can be a dangerous...
Read More By Freedom Home Care / February 12, 2015
Studies Prove That Volunteering Helps Senior Health
Volunteering has a positive effect on everyone: the volunteers, the recipients of their care, and the community overall. New studies...
Read More By Freedom Home Care / February 5, 2015
Still Alice, Starring Julianne Moore, Gives Insight to Alzheimer’s struggle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrXrZ5iiR0o Julianne Moore told Access Hollywood that working on Still Alice was "amazing," and "a privilege” while on the red...
Read More By Freedom Home Care / February 5, 2015
Over the Counter Meds Save Time but Cause Long Term Memory Problems
For anyone who goes to over-the-counter medications to cure allergies or the sniffles, this could be bad news: studies now...
Read More By Freedom Home Care / January 23, 2015
Share the Love this Valentine's Day
Romance is in the air as Valentine’s Day approaches, and while many are buying candy and making dinner reservations for...
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