There’s nothing better than floating in the pool or on a lake on a hot summer day. While it’s great for beating the heat, there are many physical and mental health benefits to swimming. This exercise is fun for people of all ages and healthy too! Find out why at Freedom Home Care. The first health benefit is that swimming is a whole-body workout. It engages and uses almost every single major muscle group throughout your entire body. It also increases your heart rate without putting stress on the body. Up next, swimming builds cardiovascular strength. Just as
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Archives for Senior Activities
6 Activities to Celebrate National Senior Health and Fitness Day
Do you know what is held every last Wednesday in May? It’s National Senior Health and Fitness Day! At Freedom Home Care, your home care agency, we are here to provide six activities that you or a loved one can do to celebrate. With over 100,000 people participating in retirement communities, park district, and hospitals, here is how you can get active as well. Leading us off at number one is going to the park. With the weather finally warming up, take a stroll in the park filled with trail walking, a picnic, etc. Next up on our
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St. Patrick’s Day Traditions Sure to Bring You Luck
Has your luck run short? No worries, you don’t have to be Irish to get luck on St. Patrick’s Day! Follow these 6 classic traditions and get good fortune on the 17th from your friends here at Freedom Home Care. Some of these might come to you as a surprise, so read all below: One: “Drowning the Shamrock” Legend has it if you drown a shamrock it is considered a token of good fortune to come. Dating back centuries in Ireland, they used to dunk a shamrock in a glass of whiskey. They would drink the whiskey and throw
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Benefits of Keeping Your Senior Active by Doing Things They Love
As we get older, there’s a natural tendency to slow down or stop doing the things we once loved to do. Many times seniors can no longer physically take part in the same activities due to a loss of strength or lack of mobility. But you don’t have to be completely mobile or in top physical condition to participate in your favorite hobbies or pastimes. And staying engaged is not only enjoyable, but it also contributes your overall health and well-being. According to the Center for Disease Control, seniors who continue doing the things they love are more likely to
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Can Engaging in Creative Activities Help You Avoid Alzheimer's Disease?
One in 44 million people in the U.S. today have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, while one in 10 adults over the age of 65 suffers from the disease. While there is currently no cure for Alzheimer’s, there are ways we can help fight off some of its effects. According to experts, engaging in the arts and other creative activities, can help seniors positively develop self-esteem, sharpen skills, maintain dexterity and stimulate the mind. It’s also been proven that hobbies like playing games or listening to music can assist Alzheimer’s patients find meaning in their lives and draw from interests they’ve
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Mother's Day Activities To Do With Your Mom
Mother’s Day is just one of those holidays that we find endearing. After all, what would life be like without the warmth, love and compassion of a mother? And what makes it even more significant is that Mother’s Day only comes once a year. So how do you make this day as special as the woman it’s supposed to celebrate? Those of us here at Freedom Home Care found a few ideas that will help you do just that. Take Her to the Show Does your loved one like movies? Mystery? Romance? Science Fiction? Why not grab a couple of
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Go Green with Fun Earth Day Celebrations Perfect for Seniors
It’s by no accident that Earth Day falls right in the midst of a blooming spring season. After a long stretch of gloomy winter weather, your seniors will appreciate the chance to open up those windows, step outside, and enjoy some fresh air. This all-about-earth holiday is a fun opportunity to encourage seniors to engage in what brings them joy. And this year at our Highland Park Home Care, we’ve rounded up a few of our favorite Earth Day activities that you can do with the seniors that are dearest to you. Getting Outside Walking in the Neighborhood
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