Meet Lee Austin After 20 years in hotel management, Lee Austin’s career got cut short when her father had a stroke. She spent the next five years attending to his needs and became a self-taught caregiver, reading everything available to educate her all about caregiving. Her personal experience landed her a live-in caregiving job, where she spent 15 years. Then, when her kids started having babies, she went back home to care for her seven grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. “I am a people person and always want to help others,” says Lee. “I love keeping busy and they put
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5 Myths About the COVID Vaccine
With the Coronavirus vaccine being distributed, there have been many questions and speculations regarding the safety and accuracy of the serum. Vaccine myths and misconceptions are to be expected and we at Freedom Home Care are here to help by providing you with 5 myths about the COVID vaccine according to Johns Hopkins Medicine. Check out the vaccine myths below. MYTH #1: If I’ve already had COVID-19, I don’t need a vaccine. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, people who have gotten sick from COVID-19 may still benefit from getting the vaccine. Many reports have stated that after someone contracts COVID-19,
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February is American Heart Month
It is American heart month! Each February is recognized as a time to acknowledge heart disease and how to adopt a healthy lifestyle. What better way to start the new year than by taking care of your heart and supporting those with heart disease. Read more below about American heart month facts. American Heart Month is observed to raise awareness on the importance of a healthy heart and to encourage healthy habits that help reduce the risk of heart disease. Heart disease can affect all ages, genders, and ethnicities. Risk factors include high cholesterol, high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, and
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How to Share Love Without Spreading Germs
February is here and you might be wondering how you can celebrate Valentine’s Day with your senior loved one this year. With Coronavirus still present, your traditional Valentine’s plans may not be possible this year. Fortunately, there are many ways to share love without spreading germs to your loved ones. Check out our safety tips for elderly from Freedom Home Care below. Zoom Call Zoom is a great way to connect with your loved one while remaining a safe distance away. Zoom is a computer program used to hold online and virtual meetings. It is also a great way to
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January’s Heroes at Freedom Home Care
Meet Farida Javed To say Farida Javed is grateful for her recognition as Freedom Home Care Hero of the month would be an understatement. “As a mother of four adult children who are all in the healthcare field, I immediately called my kids all around the world to let them know of my honor. I was so proud to share the news with my family and they are so proud of me!” exclaims Farida. Originally from Pakistan, where she was an Advocacy Officer at the World Health Organization, Farida left her prestigious position to move to America and care for her
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4 Tips to Stop Alzheimer Patients From Wandering This Winter
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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What FHC is Doing to Keep Our Patients Safe
At Freedom Home Care, nothing is more important than keeping our patients safe, especially during the pandemic. We provide a high-quality of care that patients and their loved ones trust. Because our trust is based on transparency, we believe it’s critical to share what we are doing to keep your loved ones safe. Our registered nurses and CNA’s are staying up-to-date on the latest COVID-19 news and protocols, as well as how to care and treat patients who might be diagnosed with COVID-19. At Freedom Home Care we are: Completing risk assessments on our staff to help in determining risk
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Does Vitamin D Help Prevent COVID-19?
We know the benefits of a daily dose of vitamin D, but could this vitamin also help prevent COVID-19? Recently, both the National Institutes of Health and the World Health Organization released findings on the possible link between vitamin D and this deadly respiratory disease. One study found that people with vitamin D deficiencies were more likely to test positive for the coronavirus. Other research has pointed to an increase in respiratory failure in people who had COVID-19 in addition to a vitamin D deficiency. While the data is not conclusive and more study is needed, a link between Vitamin
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