Blogs
Paving a road to hip replacement recovery
According to an article on AARP.com, total hip replacements are on the rise – to the tune of 285,000 each...
Read MoreGetting to know the Collaborative Healthcare Urgency Group
In the late 1990s, the concept of the Collaborative Healthcare Urgency Group emerged. Connie Polke, the concept’s innovator was a...
Read MoreFinding dignity through the clothing we wear
Your Life Calling, hosted by award-winning journalist Jane Pauley, celebrates the lives of American seniors and introduces life-changing products and...
Read MoreWhat the health care act means for seniors
For so many Americans who rely on Medicare and Medicaid, yesterday’s historic Supreme Court ruling was a major victory. According...
Read MoreSafety must-haves for your aging loved one
There is nothing more comforting than knowing that your aging loved one will be able to continue living at home...
Read More4 of 4: The signs of aging, a four-part series
Over the past week, we here at Freedom Home Care have been looking at the National Institute of Health’s “Eight...
Read More3 of 4: The signs of aging, a four-part series
The National Institute of Health has a very distinct mission. The governmental agency’s goal is to seek out information and...
Read More2 of 4: The signs of aging, a four-part series
Mary Ann Evans, better known by her pen name, George Eliot, said, “Old men's eyes are like old men's memories;...
Read More1 of 4: The signs of aging, a four-part series
As adults get older, the signs of aging begin to emerge. And being prepared for those changes is half the...
Read MoreAre Your Foods Super? My top “superfood” selections
Long ago, I learned that we really are what we eat and that the fuel we use for our bodies...
Read MoreHow do I talk to my loved one about bringing a caregiver into their home?
No matter how difficult it may seem, there comes a time when you will have to talk to your aging...
Read More10 facts and statistics about Alzheimer's
Coping with a loved one who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s is not an easy task, and the caregivers at...
Read MoreUnderstanding the advantages of the National Private Duty Association
Making the decision to move forward with home health care is no simple task. Although it is often a collective...
Read MoreHow do I know when my loved one needs help at home? 20 signs to look for
There is nothing more important in this world than our loved ones. But it is inevitable that they – and...
Read MoreYour Mental Health: The Silva Method of Meditation
Twenty years ago, a friend exposed me to the Silva Method, a meditation system that trains those that practice it...
Read MoreMore Than Tired: A look at Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
We all experience exhaustion at times in our lives, and usually, a few good nights’ sleep and some self-care can...
Read MoreFreedom Home Care Welcomes Geriatric Care Coordinator, Louise Kenny
Freedom Home Care is proud to announce our newest geriatric care coordinator, Louise Kenny. Louise is an Occupational Therapist, as...
Read MoreFreedom Home Care Opens New Location in Hinsdale IL
Highland Park, IL, May 11, 2012 – Freedom Home Care is expanding and announced today the opening of another location...
Read MoreMay is National Stroke Awareness Month
Since May is National Stroke Awareness month, I want to take this opportunity to talk about what you can do,...
Read MoreDon't Let Your Memory Fail You
Is your memory letting you down? As we age, it’s natural to forget little things here and there, but it...
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