Blogs
By Freedom Home Care / September 11, 2018
How to Assess Your Loved One's Care Needs
There comes a time in all of our lives where we need to depend on others for help. This might...
Read More By Freedom Home Care / September 5, 2018
Senior Home Care Hacks: Ingenious Ways To Convert Everyday Items Into Helpful Tools
As we age, a lack of mobility, physical ailments and chronic health conditions can make it more difficult to do...
Read More By Freedom Home Care / August 23, 2018
Why Do My Allergies Change As I do?
Why we outgrow allergies is a phenomenon that continues to baffle researchers today. The fact is, we know more about...
Read More By Freedom Home Care / August 20, 2018
"Senior-Proofing" Keeps the Elderly Safe at Home
With more and more Baby Boomers approaching their Golden Years, the number of seniors choosing to age-in-place is growing year...
Read More By Freedom Home Care / August 16, 2018
Mindful Breathing Keeps the Mind Young and Healthy
One of the simplest and most important exercises that you could possibly do is one you probably think the least...
Read More By Freedom Home Care / August 14, 2018
Brain Cells Keep Growing Well Into Our 70's
You’ve probably heard the old saying that we somehow “lose brain cells” as we age? Well, according to researchers, that’s...
Read More By Freedom Home Care / August 14, 2018
Ways Animals Benefit The Elderly
Pets seem to add an extra something special to our lives. Sometimes it’s difficult to describe all the ways they...
Read More By Freedom Home Care / August 10, 2018
55 to 70 Year Old Women and Men With Prediabetes Get Stronger Bones With Football Training
Engaging in a friendly game of football at the age of 60 or 70 years old would be unthinkable to...
Read More By Freedom Home Care / July 27, 2018
5 Myths About Alzheimer's Disease
There are a number of reasons why Alzheimer’s is one of the most destructive diseases of the aged. It...
Read More By Freedom Home Care / July 26, 2018
See How Swimming Benefits Your Health
Swimming is great exercise. In fact, it’s like an aerobic workout that everyone, including seniors, can do without damage to...
Read More By Freedom Home Care / July 20, 2018
Keep Your Loved Ones Safe This Summer With These Tips
Summer is a time meant to be enjoyed by everyone, included older loved ones. But oftentimes, a lack of pre-planning...
Read More By Freedom Home Care / July 18, 2018
Healthy Snacks for the Summer
As we get older, we tend to either experience changes in appetite or lose our appetite altogether. This is...
Read More By Freedom Home Care / July 15, 2018
Pioneering Exercise Program and Its Benefits
Scientists are constantly looking for ways to help enhance the lives of our nation’s elderly population. This is essential, as...
Read More By Freedom Home Care / July 3, 2018
Tips To Stay Safe During Fireworks Season
Young people aren’t the only ones who enjoy fireworks on the 4th of July. Every year, millions of seniors gather...
Read More By Freedom Home Care / June 28, 2018
Stay Safe and Beat The Heat This Summer
According to agingcare.com almost 400 people die each year from overexposure to heat – most of which are seniors. That’s...
Read More By Freedom Home Care / June 19, 2018
"Senior Share Houses" Roomates for Senior Citizens
With the rising costs of living, it’s becoming increasingly difficult for seniors to age-in-place. But it’s not just seniors who...
Read More By Freedom Home Care / June 18, 2018
Swimming Tips to Stay Safe for Seniors
As a low-impact exercise, swimming is a great way to help increase strength, flexibility and endurance while eliminating some...
Read More By Freedom Home Care / June 15, 2018
Social Engagement and its Benefits for Seniors
The fear of becoming irrelevant as we get older is a very real one. But it’s often something we...
Read More By Freedom Home Care / June 12, 2018
5 Ways to Avoid Joint Pain While Gardening
With warm, sunny days ahead, there are so many great fun ways to enjoy the outside of the Chicagoland...
Read More By Freedom Home Care / May 29, 2018
Home Fire Prevention
Every year, more than 1000 seniors die in fires started at home, while 2000 are injured. According to usfa.fema.gov.com, in...
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