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For chronic back pain, maybe it’s time to turn up the heat
Chronic back pain is a common complaint for so many people – and it’s anything but rare for older individuals....
Read MoreStudy shows benefits of brisk walks for stroke survivors
This Sunday at 2:00 a.m., American will set their clocks forward, serving as a reminder that spring is on its...
Read MoreAlzheimer’s reported as ‘fastest-growing’ U.S. health threat
Over the course of the week, headlines emerged announcing that Alzheimer’s disease is now considered the fastest-growing health threat in...
Read MorePlan out healthy snacking to avoid potato chip splurges
The ease that comes with popping open a bag of potato chips can almost be considered evil. As the cliché...
Read More16 initiatives that define the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs was established as long ago as 1636 when the early Americans were warring with...
Read MoreTaking advantage of available U.S. programs, services
As loved ones get older, their needs increase. And as much as family members would like to help, the necessary...
Read MorePlan ahead for when a loved one cannot live independently
At some point in a loved one’s life, independent living may no longer be an option. When the time comes,...
Read MoreHow the health care industry will be affected by the sequester
Whether it be through reductions to defense or governmental staffing, tomorrow marks the day that the sequester cuts go into...
Read MoreShirley Bassey – History Repeating
Earlier this week, the folks here at Freedom Home Care – along with the rest of the millions who watched...
Read MoreCaregiving on the silver screen, from the oldest-ever Oscar nominee
Yesterday, the folks here at Freedom Home Care gave a much-deserved shout-out to 76-year-old Shirley Bassey, the voice behind multiple...
Read MoreGetting in tune with Shirley Bassey
Last night’s Academy Awards ceremony highlighted Hollywood’s best and brightest. It gave viewers a chance to celebrate the world’s most...
Read MoreKeep the gas bill low with cost-saving tips
Staying on a budget is important for anyone with limited income. And for seniors living on a pension or on...
Read MoreLooking at transitional care through the eyes of family caregivers
In a recent study titled, “Family Caregiving and Transitional Care: A Critical Review,” published by the Family Caregiver Alliance, authors...
Read MoreTesting for macular degeneration at home
We here at Freedom Home Care have focused much of our blogging efforts over the past week on macular degeneration,...
Read MoreLearning about methods to prevent or slow macular degeneration
Last week, we here at Freedom Home Care dedicated a blog to explain age-related macular degeneration, a condition that affects...
Read MoreUnderstanding age-related vision decline
The signs of aging – if only they didn’t exist. Unfortunately, however, there are many ways in which the body...
Read MoreGetting a clearer picture on the future of Medicare
Last night’s State of the Union address was full of proposals and promises for everything from job creation to gun...
Read MoreSix tips for being a frugal retiree
Yesterday, we here at Freedom Home Care posted a blog that highlighted ways to save at the grocery store. Because...
Read MoreTips to stretch every dollar at the grocery store
Many retired individuals live on a fairly strict budget. And although making every dollar – and every dime – count...
Read MoreSettlement enables improvements to maintenance care for chronic diseases
Medicare members and caregivers for those suffering with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis and other chronic diseases were applauding a federal...
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