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Visit Freedom Home Care at the Highland Park Sidewalk Sale July 24th-26th

Visit Freedom Home Care at the Highland Park Sidewalk Sale July 24th-26th

July 21, 2014 | No Comments

Freedom Home Care will be out on the town for the annual Highland Park Chamber of Commerce Sidewalk Sale taking place Thursday, Friday, and Saturday July 24th, 25th, and 26th from 9am – 5pm. From the useful to the unique, the shops of Highland Park offer bargains galore during its annual Sidewalk Sale Days. More than 80 merchants from throughout Highland Park move their merchandise to the Central Business District for this shopping extravaganza. Admission is FREE for this fun outdoor event. Ample parking is available in the public garages at Port Clinton and Renaissance Place, as well as on-street
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5 Things You Didn’t Know About Knee Replacements

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Knee Replacements

July 21, 2014 | No Comments

Do you have knee pain? If so, you’re not alone. Nearly 20% of adults complained to their doctors of knee pain last year. And when that knee pain becomes consistent and severe enough, doctors often begin talking about knee replacement surgery. While relief from pain may sound fantastic, many seniors are reluctant to go through such a big procedure. So, here are five things you should know about knee replacements in order to make an informed decision. 1. They work. Of the 4.5 million Americans who have had knee surgery, 90% report a significant relief from pain afterwards. Knee replacement
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Freedom Home Care Offers Sit and Be Fit Classes at the Glenview Senior Center

Freedom Home Care Offers Sit and Be Fit Classes at the Glenview Senior Center

July 7, 2014 | No Comments

  Freedom Home Care is excited to announce that they are now teaching weekly “Sit and Be Fit” classes at the Glenview Senior Center, located at 2400 Chestnut Ave in Glenview, IL. Freedom Home Care welcomes all to join this fun and energetic, yet easy-to-do class where all activities and movements are  done sitting down. The Sit and be Fit program is  geared at muscle toning, and is also designed to improve mobility, decrease pain and help control blood pressure. Steven Box, Senior Wellness Center Coordinator at Freedom Home Care and instructor of the Sit and be Fit class explains, “The real premise
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Caring for a Senior Can Be a Balancing Act

Caring for a Senior Can Be a Balancing Act

August 22, 2013 | No Comments

When caring for an elderly family member, it can be difficult to find a good balance of time.  On one hand, you want to give the family member all of the care that he needs and deserves.  On the other hand, you want to have time to live your own life.  It is a difficult balancing act that is often never discussed.  Here are some ways that you can begin to achieve the beginning of balance. 1. Ask for help from family.  If you are spending much of your time caring for the senior, recruit other family members to help.  Whether
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How to Avoid Senior Depression

How to Avoid Senior Depression

August 19, 2013 | No Comments

Depression is all too common amongst the elderly population.  If a senior’s body is declining and independence is waning, it is no wonder.  However, many doctors take little time to discuss mental health with seniors. The average time a doctor talks with an elderly patient about their mental health is two minutes, and over half of seniors report that the doctors never brought the subject up.  So it is becoming clear that the caregivers must be vigilant and keep an eye out for any signs of serious depression. Here are a few signs that an elderly person may need to
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Leading Elderly Parents By Example

Leading Elderly Parents By Example

August 16, 2013 | No Comments

No one likes to see their elderly parents with unhealthy habits such as eating too much junk food or smoking cigarettes.  Their children most likely worry that those habits will lead to chronic health conditions.  However,  no one likes to be told to eat better or put down the cigarettes.  Oftentimes the discussion between an adult and their elderly parent turns negative and ends in frustration. So how does a child encourage his or her elderly parents pick up healthier habits? The best way is to lead by example.  When the parent sees you making simple healthy choices, it may encourage
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Assisted Living May Not Be Right for You

Assisted Living May Not Be Right for You

August 13, 2013 | No Comments

If the time has come that living on your own is getting too difficult, you may be researching various options.  A common choice is moving into assisted living, but it isn’t for everyone.  Here are some ways to know that assisted living is not for you. You value your independence.  Living in an assisted living center can feel like your every move is predetermined.  Meals are only served at specific times, you can only take the shuttle to the store on certain days, and even social time is structured. You like having space.  Assisted living often has very small living
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The Secret to Eating Right for a Senior

The Secret to Eating Right for a Senior

August 6, 2013 | No Comments

As people age, they need less food to keep them going.  This makes food choices even more imperative.  Gone are the days where you can get away with eating a slice of cake for lunch or a no-veggie dinner.  Balance and variety are keys to any senior’s diet.  Here are some tips to eating well as you age:  1. Protein.  Protein is essential for a healthy body.  It is found in large amounts in meats, dairy, beans, and tofu.  If you have a portion of meat that is the size of a deck of cards, that is 50% of your daily
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Technology Helps Seniors Live At Home

Technology Helps Seniors Live At Home

July 26, 2013 | No Comments

A senior living on his or her own can be worrisome to family members.  Will he remember to turn off the stove burner?  Will he think to call 911 if he is feeling short of breath?  What will happen if he falls? Luckily, new technology is being created to alert family and emergency services when the senior needs help.  Here are some new gadgets to help a senior live on his own for longer. Motion sensors.  Motion sensors can be placed on the door, aimed at the sofa, or even on the refrigerator to detect if and how often the senior
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Simple Senior Home Repairs

Simple Senior Home Repairs

July 25, 2013 | No Comments

Many seniors want to remain at home and maintain their independence.  However, if the senior’s home is in need of repair, it can become dangerous. Simple repairs and renovations can be made to better accommodate the senior.  Here are some simple home repairs to watch out for: Banisters.  Stairs can be very difficult to maneuver for many seniors.  Check to see that the banisters are sturdy enough to hold the senior should he or she need to grab it if they lose balance.  If the banister is loose, you may need to drill new holes to secure it to the
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