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World Hepatitis Day Is July 28th
Each year on July 28th, World Hepatitis Day raises awareness of the viral disease, hepatitis. The group of infectious diseases known as hepatitis A, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, hepatitis D, and hepatitis E affects millions of people worldwide. We at Freedom Home Care believe it is important to recognize this day amid the Coronavirus pandemic, as the health and wellness of everyone is crucial now. As a result, we have provided information regarding World Hepatitis Day, the five different types of hepatitis, and how to raise awareness. World Hepatitis Day Explained Every 30 seconds, someone is killed from a hepatitis related illness according to
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What You Should Know About the COVID Vaccination
As of May 2021, over 200 million people have been vaccinated for the Coronavirus in the United States. Though there are many myths and speculations surrounding the vaccine, there are also facts that the CDC have released regarding the COVID vaccine. These facts include where to get it, and what to expect. Check out what you should know about the COVID-19 vaccine below. Is the COVID vaccine safe? According to the CDC, the COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective! There may be side effects of the vaccine. These side effects that may even cause illness. But studies show that the
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Why Our Caregivers Love to Work with Freedom Home Care
We at Freedom Home Care love our Freedom family. From personalized elder care to Alzheimer’s care, our passionate and certified caregivers deliver trustworthy in-home care services. Check out some of our Freedom Heroes below to learn more about our employee reviews. Freedom Heroes Each month Freedom Home Care highlights an employee(s) for their tremendous work with the company. It also allows our staff to have a voice and express their love for working with Freedom Home Care. Read about what some of our staff has to say: Evgenia Valkanova – “I am so proud to be a part of this
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April’s Freedom Home Care Heroes!
April’s almost over but first you need to meet our heroes for this month! Each month we choose employees that have stood out to us and have gone above and beyond their duties at Freedom Home Care. The two heroes this month are Nariah Curry and Marcia Crutcher. Both of these mothers treat their patients like family and that is just one of the many reasons they were chosen as this month’s heroes. Learn more about them below. Meet Nariah Curry We are so excited to have Nariah Curry as the Hero of the Month. Nariah always has a passion for
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Freedom Home Care’s 25th Anniversary
Freedom Home Care is proud to celebrate 25 years in business! Today we are recognized as one of the leading home care agencies in the Chicagoland area. From a humble beginning in 1996, Freedom Home Care is thriving with over 1,000 compassionate caregivers on staff. Philosophy Founder Sharon Burack has worked in the rehabilitation industry with senior citizens her entire career. She saw the need to have seniors, and others with medical needs, live happy and healthy in the comfort of their own homes. Burack stated, “I created a program to transition seniors into a happy and healthy lifestyle in the
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How to Be a Caregiver for Your Loved One From Afar
Caring for your loved one from a distance can be a very difficult task. We at Freedom Home Care, your Highland Park homecare agency, know this year has not been without its challenges. Let us help you and your family by providing simple long distance caregiving tips on how to care for your loved one from afar. Read more below. Tip # 1: Stay Organized An important part of long distance caregiving is keeping all paperwork for your loved one up to date and in order. This can be even more challenging from afar, but it is possibly the most
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Importance of Home Health Care During the Holidays
Meet the Hero of the Month at Freedom Home Care
The Freedom Home Care philosophy spans far beyond providing a service. At Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing, we strive to create a trusting environment for our clients while embracing the freedom of being at home. At Freedom Home Care our staff works hard to keep your loved ones safe and well, especially during the pandemic. That is why we hire the most trustworthy and compassionate staff. With that said, we’d like to introduce you to our Freedom Home Care Hero of December! Meet Hannah Adeboye, CNA When told of her recognition of CNA of the month, Hannah Adeboye responded,
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Laughter Turns Out to Be the Best Form of Medicine
Trying to relief stress is no joke- especially when you are dealing with a lot. When it comes to trying to relieve stress, the more giggles and laughter the better. Doctors at Mayo Clinic have conducted studies on why laughter is good for stress relief. Find out more from us at Freedom Home Care! Stress Relief from Laughter While laughter alone can’t solve stress, there are a lot of positive things laughter can do for your stress both long and short term. A good laugh has excellent short-term effects on your mind and body. As you begin to laugh, not
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