March is Kidney Awareness Month! You might be wondering: why is kidney awareness important? 1 in 3 Americans is at high risk for kidney disease due to common factors such as family health history, high blood pressure, and diabetes. Since over 30 million Americans are already diagnosed with kidney disease, we at Freedom Home Care want to encourage you to raise awareness on National Kidney Month and be sure to give your kidneys an annual checkup. Read more below on how to protect your kidneys. Schedule A Checkup If you haven’t already scheduled an annual checkup this year, now is the perfect
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Meet Freedom Home Care’s Heroes of February!
Meet Lee Austin After 20 years in hotel management, Lee Austin’s career got cut short when her father had a stroke. She spent the next five years attending to his needs and became a self-taught caregiver, reading everything available to educate her all about caregiving. Her personal experience landed her a live-in caregiving job, where she spent 15 years. Then, when her kids started having babies, she went back home to care for her seven grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. “I am a people person and always want to help others,” says Lee. “I love keeping busy and they put
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5 Myths About the COVID Vaccine
With the Coronavirus vaccine being distributed, there have been many questions and speculations regarding the safety and accuracy of the serum. Vaccine myths and misconceptions are to be expected and we at Freedom Home Care are here to help by providing you with 5 myths about the COVID vaccine according to Johns Hopkins Medicine. Check out the vaccine myths below. MYTH #1: If I’ve already had COVID-19, I don’t need a vaccine. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, people who have gotten sick from COVID-19 may still benefit from getting the vaccine. Many reports have stated that after someone contracts COVID-19,
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February is American Heart Month
It is American heart month! Each February is recognized as a time to acknowledge heart disease and how to adopt a healthy lifestyle. What better way to start the new year than by taking care of your heart and supporting those with heart disease. Read more below about American heart month facts. American Heart Month is observed to raise awareness on the importance of a healthy heart and to encourage healthy habits that help reduce the risk of heart disease. Heart disease can affect all ages, genders, and ethnicities. Risk factors include high cholesterol, high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, and
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How to Share Love Without Spreading Germs
February is here and you might be wondering how you can celebrate Valentine’s Day with your senior loved one this year. With Coronavirus still present, your traditional Valentine’s plans may not be possible this year. Fortunately, there are many ways to share love without spreading germs to your loved ones. Check out our safety tips for elderly from Freedom Home Care below. Zoom Call Zoom is a great way to connect with your loved one while remaining a safe distance away. Zoom is a computer program used to hold online and virtual meetings. It is also a great way to
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January’s Heroes at Freedom Home Care
Meet Farida Javed To say Farida Javed is grateful for her recognition as Freedom Home Care Hero of the month would be an understatement. “As a mother of four adult children who are all in the healthcare field, I immediately called my kids all around the world to let them know of my honor. I was so proud to share the news with my family and they are so proud of me!” exclaims Farida. Originally from Pakistan, where she was an Advocacy Officer at the World Health Organization, Farida left her prestigious position to move to America and care for her
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When Is Elderly Care Necessary?
There may come a time when you notice that your loved one may need assistance in day to day life. You might be wondering – is elderly care necessary? Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing is here to help. We offer personalized elder care services to fit your family member’s needs. Read more below on elderly care services and how to find elderly care for your loved one. Signs Your Loved One May Need Help You may want to consider elder care if you begin to notice your loved one is experiencing difficulty with daily living and activities safely and
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What Age Is It Safe to Give Blood Until?
It’s National Blood Donor Month! You might be wondering, is it safe to give blood at my age? Well lucky for you, while there is a minimum age requirement to give blood, there is no maximum age restriction. To learn more about blood donation near me, blood donation requirements or more on blood donation age limit information, read more below. Why You Should Donate Donating blood is a great opportunity to get involved in your community and support a good cause. And no, you are never too old to give blood. In fact, the reason January is National Blood Donor
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How to Be a Caregiver for Your Loved One From Afar
Caring for your loved one from a distance can be a very difficult task. We at Freedom Home Care, your Highland Park homecare agency, know this year has not been without its challenges. Let us help you and your family by providing simple long distance caregiving tips on how to care for your loved one from afar. Read more below. Tip # 1: Stay Organized An important part of long distance caregiving is keeping all paperwork for your loved one up to date and in order. This can be even more challenging from afar, but it is possibly the most
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