Summer is finally here in Chicago, and after months of hibernating indoors it’s the perfect time to get outside and breathe in some fresh air. Here at Freedom Home Care we know it can be difficult to get outside a lot during the winter months, and with many seniors being at a higher risk for vitamin D deficiency, we have a few recommendations to make sure you and your loved ones stay healthy. As the weather warms up, it is a good time to focus on getting outdoors and getting more vitamin D. Seniors over the age of 50 have an
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Monthly Archives April 2015
Industry Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Harris – Founder and CEO of ALZcarestore
Each year, thousands of families in America and around the world are affected by the scourge of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. This is why Lynn Harris, Founder and CEO of ALZcarestore started her business to help caregivers get the information and home healthcare supplies they need quickly, easily, and at a great value. On top of that, ALZcarestore donates proceeds to support Alzheimer’s research and care. We sat down with Lynn to talk about the story behind the founding of ALZcarestore, her personal experience with Alzheimer’s disease, and her vision for making a difference in the lives of those affected. 1. Can you
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Upcoming Seminar: Cultural Competency and Diversity in the Healthcare Setting
Cultural competency is critical to reducing health disparities and improving access to high quality healthcare. Freedom Home Care invites you to attend an upcoming seminar, titled Cultural Competency and Diversity in the Healthcare Setting on Tuesday, May 12th 2015 at Weinberg Community, 1551 Lake Cook Rd. Deerfield, IL from 5:00 – 6:30 pm. This seminar will show how cultural competency can be developed and implemented in the healthcare system. Dinner will be served at the seminar, and one CEU for Social Workers and Nurses will be offered. Registration will take place from 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm and the presentation will take
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The Shifting Nutrition Needs of Seniors
The human body has many stages where the nutrition needs may change, and old age is just one of these many stages. Freedom Home Care recognizes that seniors require a balanced diet to remain as healthy as possible, and there are certain foods that are better than others to help satisfy these changing nutrition needs. As you age, there are a few things that happen that may call for a diet adjustment. Your metabolism slows down and is even more pronounced if you are not as active as you could be. You burn less calories and therefore need less calories to maintain your
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Ask the Expert: Planning Ahead for Long Term Care – Interview with Lauren A. Weldon, Elder Law Attorney, Margolis Weldon LLC
If you’re just starting to think about planning long term care for a loved one, or are already in the midst of trying to juggle the management an estate, drafting a will, coordinating government benefits, and designating power of attorney, you may find the process overwhelming. And let’s face it, without the right resources and guidance, it can be. At Freedom Home Care, we believe you should never have to go through this process alone. We sat down with Lauren A. Weldon, Elder Care Attorney and partner at Margolis Weldon LLC to learn more about how Elder law attorneys help seniors and
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