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Anti-Aging Freedom Home Care signs of aging

3 of 4: The signs of aging, a four-part series

The National Institute of Health has a very distinct mission. The governmental agency’s goal is to seek out information and...
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Anti-Aging Freedom Home Care signs of aging

2 of 4: The signs of aging, a four-part series

Mary Ann Evans, better known by her pen name, George Eliot, said, “Old men's eyes are like old men's memories;...
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1 of 4: The signs of aging, a four-part series

As adults get older, the signs of aging begin to emerge. And being prepared for those changes is half the...
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Are Your Foods Super? My top “superfood” selections

Long ago, I learned that we really are what we eat and that the fuel we use for our bodies...
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How do I talk to my loved one about bringing a caregiver into their home?

No matter how difficult it may seem, there comes a time when you will have to talk to your aging...
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10 facts and statistics about Alzheimer's

Coping with a loved one who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s is not an easy task, and the caregivers at...
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Understanding the advantages of the National Private Duty Association

Making the decision to move forward with home health care is no simple task. Although it is often a collective...
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How do I know when my loved one needs help at home? 20 signs to look for

There is nothing more important in this world than our loved ones. But it is inevitable that they – and...
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Your Mental Health: The Silva Method of Meditation

Twenty years ago, a friend exposed me to the Silva Method, a meditation system that trains those that practice it...
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More Than Tired: A look at Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

We all experience exhaustion at times in our lives, and usually, a few good nights’ sleep and some self-care can...
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Freedom Home Care Welcomes Geriatric Care Coordinator, Louise Kenny

Freedom Home Care is proud to announce our newest geriatric care coordinator, Louise Kenny.  Louise is an Occupational Therapist, as...
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Freedom Home Care Opens New Location in Hinsdale IL

Highland Park, IL, May 11, 2012 – Freedom Home Care is expanding and announced today the opening of another location...
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May is National Stroke Awareness Month

Since May is National Stroke Awareness month, I want to take this opportunity to talk about what you can do,...
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Don't Let Your Memory Fail You

Is your memory letting you down?  As we age, it’s natural to forget little things here and there, but it...
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How Can Resveratrol Help You?

Resveratrol, an antioxidant that seems to boast big benefits for people of all ages, is found in red wine grapes...
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Easing Your Joint-Related Pain

As our joints age, some amount of inflammation and pain may be inevitable.  Currently, 50 million U.S. adults have doctor-diagnosed...
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Introducing "Health Notes from Sharon"

Freedom Home Care is thrilled to announce our new blog, written by our president and CEO, Sharon Lederman Burack.  As...
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Freedom Home Care Provides Ongoing Training for All Caregivers

Highland Park, IL, October 8, 2011 – Chicago based Freedom Home Care provides continuous training for all their caregivers. A...
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Life Imitates Art with Panel Discussion Titled “Unheard Voices: Caregivers, Their Stories and Healing”

Chicago, IL, July 14, 2011, – Freedom Home Care’s Minnie McDowell will participate on a panel discussion supporting Loookingglass Theatre...
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Freedom Home Care Suggests Seniors Need Support Upon Release from Hospitalization

Highland Park, IL, May 27, 2011, – Illinois based Freedom Home Care provides temporary services for seniors when they are...
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