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Plan ahead for when a loved one cannot live independently
At some point in a loved one’s life, independent living may no longer be an option. When the time comes,...
Read MoreHow the health care industry will be affected by the sequester
Whether it be through reductions to defense or governmental staffing, tomorrow marks the day that the sequester cuts go into...
Read MoreShirley Bassey – History Repeating
Earlier this week, the folks here at Freedom Home Care – along with the rest of the millions who watched...
Read MoreCaregiving on the silver screen, from the oldest-ever Oscar nominee
Yesterday, the folks here at Freedom Home Care gave a much-deserved shout-out to 76-year-old Shirley Bassey, the voice behind multiple...
Read MoreGetting in tune with Shirley Bassey
Last night’s Academy Awards ceremony highlighted Hollywood’s best and brightest. It gave viewers a chance to celebrate the world’s most...
Read MoreKeep the gas bill low with cost-saving tips
Staying on a budget is important for anyone with limited income. And for seniors living on a pension or on...
Read MoreLooking at transitional care through the eyes of family caregivers
In a recent study titled, “Family Caregiving and Transitional Care: A Critical Review,” published by the Family Caregiver Alliance, authors...
Read MoreTesting for macular degeneration at home
We here at Freedom Home Care have focused much of our blogging efforts over the past week on macular degeneration,...
Read MoreLearning about methods to prevent or slow macular degeneration
Last week, we here at Freedom Home Care dedicated a blog to explain age-related macular degeneration, a condition that affects...
Read MoreUnderstanding age-related vision decline
The signs of aging – if only they didn’t exist. Unfortunately, however, there are many ways in which the body...
Read MoreGetting a clearer picture on the future of Medicare
Last night’s State of the Union address was full of proposals and promises for everything from job creation to gun...
Read MoreSix tips for being a frugal retiree
Yesterday, we here at Freedom Home Care posted a blog that highlighted ways to save at the grocery store. Because...
Read MoreTips to stretch every dollar at the grocery store
Many retired individuals live on a fairly strict budget. And although making every dollar – and every dime – count...
Read MoreSettlement enables improvements to maintenance care for chronic diseases
Medicare members and caregivers for those suffering with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis and other chronic diseases were applauding a federal...
Read MoreManaging unexpected health-care costs in retirement
Preparing for retirement can be a career-long endeavor, but no matter the level of preparedness, retirees can sometimes be faced...
Read MoreReducing time spent in hospitals or rehabilitation facilities
As apparent in its name, the Institute for Healthcare Improvement is focused on improving worldwide health and health care. With...
Read MoreThe importance of hospice, in numbers
According to the Hospice Foundation of America, the word "hospice" finds its roots in the Latin word "hospitium," which means...
Read MoreLearning about the potential for post-operative cognitive decline
According to Sunnybrook Hospital’s Dr. Beverley Orser, one in three patients will experience post-surgery memory loss. And unfortunate for some,...
Read MoreBeing aware to take care – identifying the risk factors behind dementia
As we’ve mentioned in past blog posts, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease vary in the sense that one is an...
Read MoreResearch reveals that Alzheimer’s treatments should come much earlier
Earlier this month, we here at Freedom Home Care posted a blog about what to expect from a cognition assessment...
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