Blogs
Avoiding preventable hospital readmissions
According to data provided by Medicare, nearly one in five patients who leave the hospital are readmitted within the next...
Read MoreImportant information for taking generic pills
Many Americans take more than one daily prescription and when doing so, they often rely on the color of the...
Read MoreElderly Americans considered winners in fiscal cliff deal
In the 11th hour, Republicans and Democrats found common ground, keeping the U.S. economy from tumbling over the fiscal cliff....
Read MoreUnderstanding the role of elder mediators
“As society ages, it's become more common for adult children to provide assistance to their elderly parents,” explained the editor...
Read MoreHow to ease sibling tension when dealing with aging parents
In the following video titled, “What To Do When You Fight With Your Siblings Over Your Aging Parents,” Dr. Mikol...
Read More21 classic movies to watch in 2013
As winter begins to settle in, there’s nothing better than curling up with an afghan and a movie on the...
Read MoreGet assistance from Freedom Home Care before and after a colonoscopy
Colorectal cancer, which includes cancer of both the colon and rectum, is the second-leading cancer killer of men and women...
Read MoreAddressing the chained CPI proposal for Social Security beneficiaries
In the following video, Christina Martin Firvida, the director of financial security and consumer affairs at AARP, addresses current threats...
Read MoreCleaning out the medicine cabinet – an essential New Year’s resolution
How many times have you gone to your medicine cabinet only to be confronted with bottle upon bottle of unused...
Read More10 methods for caring for someone with Sundowner’s Syndrome
For those unfamiliar with Sundowner’s Syndrome, according to AgingCare.com, it occurs in people with Alzheimer’s disease or severe dementia and...
Read MoreIs there a correlation between hospitalization and dementia? One study says yes
In a blog that we here at Freedom Home Care posted in early November, we addressed the common misconception that...
Read MoreFreedom Home Care presents Conney’s Pharmacy as December’s guest speaker
When it comes to personal health, knowledge equates to better physical well-being. And that is exactly why we here at...
Read MoreLiving past 100 – secrets of centenarians
Yesterday, we here at Freedom Home Care reported that the world lost its oldest member. Besse Cooper peacefully passed away...
Read MoreCelebrating the record-long life of 116-year-old Besse Cooper
Early this month, 116-year-old Besse Cooper peacefully passed away after a long life as a daughter, a sister, a mother,...
Read MoreIntroducing the Homestead at Morton Grove
Earlier this week, we here at Freedom Home Care reported the opening of our new Wellness Center at the Homestead...
Read MoreThe importance of maintaining a healthy diet – even after a heart attack
A recent study revealed that not only does a healthy diet reduce the risk of a first-time heart attack; it...
Read MoreFreedom Home Care opens the doors to its new Wellness Center
It has been about one month since Freedom Home Care established its first Wellness Center located at The Homestead at...
Read MoreAlzheimer’s patients look to improvements in the form of brain pacemakers
More than 50 years ago, Arne Larsson became the first person to receive a pacemaker, allowing him to live to the...
Read MoreFHC makes yoga accessible to patients for better posture and balance
Because we here at Freedom Home Care understand the importance of balance and posture for seniors, we have been hosting...
Read MoreDiscovering how around-the-clock peace of mind happens with FHC
There are many reasons that lead a family toward securing in-home care for their aging loved one. Many are to...
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