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Fall Prep for Seniors
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Fall Prep for Seniors

Believe it or not, the leaves are already changing color and soon they will be falling off the trees. The...
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The 6 Benefits of Pumpkin
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The 6 Benefits of Pumpkin

September 23rd marked the first day of Fall and we are so excited for what this season brings. One thing...
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How the Changing of Seasons Affect Seniors
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How the Changing of Seasons Affect Seniors

Seniors who are afflicted with dementia are more prone to being affected by seasonal changes. If you or a loved...
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Caring for Your Parent When You Are an Only Child
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Caring for Your Parent When You Are an Only Child

Being an only child doesn’t mean that you have to care for a parent alone. You might at times feel...
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The Benefits of Reading for Seniors
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The Benefits of Reading for Seniors

With National “Read A Book Day” approaching in early September, what better time to learn about the benefits of reading...
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National Senior Citizens Day- How to Celebrate on August 21st
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National Senior Citizens Day- How to Celebrate on August 21st

On August 21st, there is a national holiday dedicated to celebrating your favorite seniors in your life- Senior Citizens Day!...
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Why Volunteering Is a Great Health Benefit
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Why Volunteering Is a Great Health Benefit

There are many benefits to volunteering that you might not even realize. While doing a good deed, you can make...
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The Effects of Stress on Physical Health
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The Effects of Stress on Physical Health

We all know that unfortunately, stress is a part of everyone’s life. When people experience stress more frequently, it can...
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Personality Traits That Increase Life Longevity in Seniors
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Personality Traits That Increase Life Longevity in Seniors

  You might be wondering- what does it take to live a very long and happy life? For as long...
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Heart Healthy Foods That Help Your Cardiac Diet
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Heart Healthy Foods That Help Your Cardiac Diet

Following a heart healthy or cardiac diet can benefit everyone- even those who do not have heart disease. Heart healthy...
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How Swimming Can Benefit Your Mental and Physical Health
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How Swimming Can Benefit Your Mental and Physical Health

There’s nothing better than floating in the pool or on a lake on a hot summer day. While it’s great...
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The Mental Health Benefits of Gardening
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The Mental Health Benefits of Gardening

You may remember gardening with your loved ones as a child helping your mother or father in the backyard, or...
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Why You Should Attend the Next Backyard Bash
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Why You Should Attend the Next Backyard Bash

This past month, our team at Freedom Home Care celebrated the start of summer with the Backyard Bash at our...
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Let’s Talk Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month
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Let’s Talk Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month

Every June is Alzheimer’s and brain awareness month in the United States. This is a time for people of all...
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The 4 Benefits to Using Music Therapy
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The 4 Benefits to Using Music Therapy

Music has the ability to bring happiness to everyone no matter their age. The young and the elders can benefit...
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The Nursing Crisis and Its Reality
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The Nursing Crisis and Its Reality

There is a major crisis going on in the nursing world, and unfortunately, if you are not behind the scenes,...
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6 Activities to Celebrate National Senior Health and Fitness Day
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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...
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All About Dementia
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All About Dementia

Dementia as common as it may occur often goes misinterpreted. At Freedom Home Care, your home care agency, we are...
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Gyro-What? This Rapidly Growing Workout Seeks to Lengthen, Strengthen, and Heal
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Gyro-What? This Rapidly Growing Workout Seeks to Lengthen, Strengthen, and Heal

No, not the food Gyro- we’re talking about the Gyrotonic exercise technique. At Freedom Home Care, we have a solution...
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The History of National Nurses Week
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The History of National Nurses Week

National Nurses Week has been around for as long as some can remember, but the process took almost more than...
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