Blogs
By Freedom Home Care / December 22, 2017
How To Make Sure Your Senior Doesn’t Feel Lonely This Holiday Season
For many people, this time of the year means family get-togethers, holiday shopping sprees, gift-giving and holiday merriment. But for...
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By Freedom Home Care / December 20, 2017
Helping Seniors With Holiday Stress
Filled with lots of love, laughter and special times with family, the holidays are a joyous occasion. But with holiday...
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By Freedom Home Care / December 14, 2017
Giving to Seniors During the Season of Giving
Make it a holly jolly Christmas for a senior who may not be feeling in the holiday spirit this year....
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By Freedom Home Care / December 12, 2017
The Gift of Family
Although there are all kinds of apps to help seniors communicate with family and technology to keep us connected, there...
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By Freedom Home Care / December 6, 2017
Ways to Volunteer With Seniors for the Holidays
Giving to others is one of the most rewarding aspects of the holiday season. And what better way to make...
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By Freedom Home Care / November 30, 2017
Important Warning Signs and Symptoms of Diabetes
For more than 12 million Americans over the age 65, living with diabetes is a reality that is far too...
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By Freedom Home Care / November 27, 2017
Is It Time to Hire An In-Home Caregiver for Your Loved One?
Like most life-changing decisions, the choice of whether to hire a caregiver for your senior is a difficult one. Many times,...
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By Freedom Home Care / November 21, 2017
5 Ways to Help a Family Member Living With Alzheimer's
With nearly 5.4 million individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's, there is a vast number of families who are caring for loved...
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By Freedom Home Care / November 17, 2017
Traveling Tips for Seniors During the Holiday Season
If you’ve ever tried to travel by plane, train or automobile during the holidays, there’s a good chance you may...
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By Freedom Home Care / November 14, 2017
How To Make Thanksgiving Easier on Senior Relatives
As the season of gratitude nears and we plan festive gatherings, it’s of utmost importance to give special attention to...
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By Freedom Home Care / November 3, 2017
Tips to Make the Home of Your Loved One Safe
As more and more seniors are reaching the age of retirement, the number of older loved ones living alone continues...
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By Freedom Home Care / October 30, 2017
How To Help Seniors Cope With Cooler Weather
Anyone is prone to the effects of harsh winter weather, especially the elderly. Hypothermia, frostbite, cold/flu and broken bones are...
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By Freedom Home Care / October 27, 2017
Halloween Activities for Seniors and Grandkids
It's the time of year when ghosts, ghouls, and goblins come out for a hauntingly good time. It's also a time...
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By Freedom Home Care / October 20, 2017
Top Qualities To Look For in a Caregiver
For many loved ones, there comes a time when they may need a little help doing the things in life...
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By Freedom Home Care / October 18, 2017
Most Common Warning Signs of Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in the U.S., with more than 255,000 estimated new deaths each year,...
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By Freedom Home Care / October 10, 2017
Taking Your Medication Correctly is Important
With Talk About Your Medicines Month (TAYMM) in full swing, there is no better time than now to have a...
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By Freedom Home Care / October 5, 2017
Best Activities for Seniors with Alzheimer’s
As Alzheimer’s disease disrupts memory, impairs their behavior and reasoning, those in senior care near Chicago may stop doing some...
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By Freedom Home Care / September 20, 2017
Mediterranean Diet For Memory
What’s good for the heart is good for the brain. According to the chief of the division of preventive medicine...
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By Freedom Home Care / September 19, 2017
New Symptom Might Be Early Detection of Dementia
Researchers may have found a new way to detect dementia even before it affects the memory. A study was recently conducted...
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By Freedom Home Care / September 18, 2017
Why Protein in Seniors is Important
Whether your mom or dad is receiving senior services in Chicago from Freedom Home Care or you’re providing their care...
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