Blogs
Raising Breast Cancer Awareness in October
Everyday more and more people all over the world are diagnosed with breast cancer. It would be hard to find...
Read MoreHow Alzheimer’s Disease Affects Men and Women Differently
According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s data the current life expectancy for women is 83 years, and 78 years for...
Read MoreCaring for a Loved One with Lung Cancer
The word cancer can hit a person like a ton of bricks, and every year more and more people are...
Read MoreMaking the Difficult Decision: In-Home Senior Care or Assisted Living?
Making the decision to remain at home or move to a senior care facility is a serious one. Often, seniors...
Read MoreSenior Health: Right Nourishment Equals More Energy!
The days are getting shorter and the air is getting cooler. It suddenly becomes more difficult to start a...
Read MoreInterview with Connie Branstrom, Healthcare Outreach Coordinator for Brandel Health & Rehab at Covenant Village of Northbrook
Did you know? Your knees and hips are your largest joints. They support the majority of your body's weight and...
Read MoreLong-Distance Caregiving: When is it Too Much to Handle?
As lifespans are increasing and the number of seniors is growing in America, we are seeing the children who are...
Read MoreStudy: When is it Too Late to Begin an Exercise Routine?
A recent study was conducted to answer the question, “When is it too late to benefit from an exercise program?” ...
Read MoreThe Power of Our Breath: Lecture by Susan Smolin, Registered Yoga Instructor, Breathing & Relaxation Coach
Life begins with our first breath. We breathe in oxygen 10-16 or more times in the first minute of our...
Read MoreTechnology: Improving Quality of Life for Seniors with Hearing Loss
If you are a senior experiencing hearing loss, you aren’t alone. One in three seniors over the age of 60...
Read MoreWhat is the Flu? What You Need to Know before Flu Season Hits
What is the Flu? Influenza, also called the "flu," is a highly contagious respiratory infection. Flu can cause fever, chills,...
Read MoreScientists Find New Link Between Vitamin D and Dementia
In a previous blog post titled, “The ABC’s of Vitamin D” we mentioned the importance of including Vitamin D in...
Read MorePlaying Games for a Sharper Brain
Does playing games cause bigger brains and sharper thinking, or are those who already have healthier brains more likely to...
Read MoreFreedom Home Care Announces First Annual Senior Health Fair at The Lodge of Northbrook and The Homestead of Morton Grove
Freedom Home Care is excited to announce their first annual Senior Health Fair to take place this fall at their two Wellness Center...
Read More5 Unknown Facts About Strawberries
No fruit screams “summer” as much as the strawberry. Many have fond memories of picking strawberries from their mother’s garden,...
Read MoreInterview with Susan Smolin: Certified Yoga Instructor on Breathing, Relaxation & Yoga for Seniors
Susan Wolf Smolin is a certified yoga instructor offering therapeutic and rehabilitative instruction to a variety of populations from pre-natal...
Read More4 Steps to a Safer Senior Home
Whether you recently had a bad fall or just aren’t getting around like you used to, it’s becoming clear that...
Read MoreThe ABC’s of Vitamin D
Vitamins. We know that they are good for us and are a part of a healthy, balanced diet. Beyond...
Read MoreVisit Freedom Home Care at the Highland Park Sidewalk Sale July 24th-26th
Freedom Home Care will be out on the town for the annual Highland Park Chamber of Commerce Sidewalk Sale taking...
Read More5 Things You Didn’t Know About Knee Replacements
Do you have knee pain? If so, you’re not alone. Nearly 20% of adults complained to their doctors of knee...
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