Benefits Nurses Get from Working at a Home Care Company The nursing profession has always played a crucial role in the healthcare industry. It’s a career path that embodies compassion, empathy, and a genuine desire to help others. As the population ages, the demand for dedicated nurses in the home care sector continues to grow, making it a rewarding career choice for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their community. Freedom Home Care is one such platform that champions the cause of providing quality care to those in need. By fostering a nurturing environment for its nurses, it
Read More
Archives for in home care
Long-Term Care Insurance and Senior In-Home Care
As individuals and families plan for the future, one crucial consideration is the potential need for long-term care. Aging, illness, or disability can lead to a reduced ability to perform everyday tasks independently, requiring assistance and support. Long-term care insurance has emerged as a valuable tool to ensure that individuals can access the care they need without depleting their savings. In this article, we will delve into the realm of long-term care insurance and focus on the coverage it provides for in-home care or home health aides. Understanding Long-Term Care Insurance Long-term care insurance is designed to help individuals
Read More
Manager of the Month: Anna Rosengarden
Congratulations Anna Rosengarden – Our Manager of the Month! Please join us in congratulating Anna Rosengarden, Freedom Home Care’s Manager of the Month! Before joining Freedom, Anna worked in finance. She was a banker and was always on the alert for fraud, particularly on behalf of seniors. She wanted to make sure they had someone watching out for them. She attributes her caring and nurturing nature to her childhood and always wanting to help people. This became especially evident when her mother became sick and Anna was by her side helping her get better. It was then that she realized
Read More
Manager of the Month: Jaime Clifton
Congratulations Jaime Clifton – Our Manager of the Month! Please join us in congratulating our Manager of the Month, Jaime Clifton, Freedom Home Care’s Client Services Director! Jaime has been with Freedom for the last 7 years and we are so fortunate to have her on our team. After graduating high school, Jaime decided to enroll in a program to become a Certified Nursing Assistant ( CNA). She attended CNA courses at the College of Lake County and has been a CNA for well over 20 years. After she completed her CNA courses, Jaime continued her education and completed the
Read More
Manager of the Month: Patti Cannella
Congratulations Patti Cannella – Our Manager of the Month! Patti has been with Freedom Home Care for 25 years as our Staffing Director. She began her career working at Dun and Bradstreet, switched gears to work at Excellcare, and then came to Freedom Home Care (lucky us!) She has two wonderful sons; Alexander who is 27 years old and Christopher who is 24 years old. Her husband, Rick, is the love of her life. They have been together for 16 years and married for 10. She loves dogs and has a German Shepherd, Major, who is 8 years old and
Read More
Manager of the Month: Jenanne Rock
“Hello!!! I’m so excited to be able to start to share more information with you all….on the team at Freedom Home Care! Thanks to our all our amazing staff (YOU) our caregivers and nurses and the dedicated office staff that supports our day to day business we are growing and have experienced an amazing 26 years in business. When I started at Freedom Home Care 16 years ago, there were 5 of us working out of a house. We all answered phones, staffed cases, met with clients, interviewed, hired staff and marketed our own successes. Licensure did not even exist
Read More
Year in Review: 2022
At Freedom Home Care, we love giving back to the community by either hosting or sponsoring events. This year has been busy with so many fun and useful events, so we wanted to put a spotlight on what our amazing staff have helped to make possible. Here is a recap of some events from 2022: Holiday Activities & Events A lot happened this holiday season. We had a Toys for Tots bin, and thanks to the generosity of our communities, we helped make a lot of Christmas wishes come true. We also helped host ornament and door decorating sessions
Read More
Looking Out For Seasonal Affective Disorder
Seasonal Affective Disorder Awareness Month December is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Month. Seasonal Affective Disorder affects millions of Americans and it is more than just being sad. While living in darker regions can lead to higher rates of SAD, there is no limit to who it could affect. It’s important to take it seriously and know that there are things that can be done to recognize it as well as to treat it. What is Seasonal Affective Disorder and What To Look Out For? Seasonal Affective Disorder is considered a type of depression that is brought on by recurring
Read More
Meet The Clients: Jacques E Chevalier
Back on St. Patrick’s day we were able to visit Jacques E Chevalier, one of our long time clients. He is 95 years old and one of the most sincere and caring people we have ever met. He talked about how much Freedom Home Care has helped him to be taken care of or to simply smile. According to him, Freedom Home Care is so amazing because of the individuals within. The people are why it has been such a pleasant experience for him. Jacques told us some fascinating events from his
Read More
How Far Will Our Caregivers Travel to You?
Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing has provided care to Highland Park and the surrounding Chicagoland areas since its founding in 1997. We provide the kind of care that lasts. Since 1997 we have been the go-to provider of in-home care. So, if moving to a home or moving in general isn’t an option, then take a look and see if Freedom Home Care serves your area. Furthermore, each client is given the best possible care, whether that is in home care, Alzheimer’s care, personalized elder care, etc. So where should you go if you need to see us? Our
Read More
