Blogs
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...
Read More By Freedom Home Care / May 23, 2018
Choosing Between Assisted Living and Home Care
One in seven people in the U.S. is 65 or older. By the year 2035, experts say that number will...
Read More By Freedom Home Care / May 22, 2018
What You Need to Know About Long Distance Caregiving
Distance makes the heart grow fonder. And in terms of helping out a family member or friend in need, distance...
Read More By Freedom Home Care / May 17, 2018
Helpful Tips to Plan for Retirement
Simply put, it’s never too early to start planning for your retirement. For some, this can seem like a stressful...
Read More By Freedom Home Care / May 16, 2018
Routine Check-ups Are Key: National Women's Check-up Day: May 14th
We don’t have to tell you that getting regular senior check-ups are essential to your loved one’s health. Not only...
Read More By Freedom Home Care / May 11, 2018
Mother's Day Activities To Do With Your Mom
Mother's Day is just one of those holidays that we find endearing. After all, what would life be like without...
Read More By Freedom Home Care / April 26, 2018
How to Choose a Medical Alert System
One of the most important decisions your loved one will make, is the choice to age in place. But for...
Read More By Freedom Home Care / April 25, 2018
Common Ways to Help Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson’s disease or PD is a nervous system disorder the affects movement. It may start with small tremors and eventually...
Read More By Freedom Home Care / April 24, 2018
Women's Eye Health & Safety Month: Tips for Your Eye Health
It’s likely that many people will experience vision problems with age. By 70, the risk of low vision or serious...
Read More By Freedom Home Care / April 20, 2018
Reduce Your Risk of Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of the disease today. And according to the Center for Disease Control,...
Read More By Freedom Home Care / April 17, 2018
How Stress Affects Seniors and How We Can Help
Ready or not, stress always seems to have a sneaky way of finding us. And while most of the time...
Read More By Freedom Home Care / April 12, 2018
Go Green with Fun Earth Day Celebrations Perfect for Seniors
It’s by no accident that Earth Day falls right in the midst of a blooming spring season. After a long...
Read More By Freedom Home Care / March 22, 2018
Spring Arthritis Relief
The unfortunate truth about arthritis is that those who have it, are constantly trying to find relief from it. But...
Read More By Freedom Home Care / March 21, 2018
Fun Spring Activities for Seniors
With spring right around the corner, you want to make sure your senior has enough fun things lined up this...
Read More By Freedom Home Care / March 16, 2018
Healthy Eating Tips for Seniors
We’ve all heard the saying, “You are, what you eat.” So, it’s only natural that a healthy diet makes for...
Read More By Freedom Home Care / March 15, 2018
Improve Health and Mood with Aromatherapy
Often, when people think of their health and mood, the associations that come with these words relate to one’s diet,...
Read More By Freedom Home Care / March 14, 2018
Music Appreciation with Jim Kendros!
At A Glance Event: “Music Appreciation by Jim Kendros” Location: Lake Forest Senior Center located in Dickson Hall. Dates: 3/7,...
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