Living with Parkinson’s disease presents unique challenges, but there are ways one can ease symptoms, preserve health, and enhance quality of life. While medical treatment is essential, integrating self-care strategies into daily routines can offer a sense of empowerment and control. Here, we explore comprehensive self-care approaches that encompass maintaining quality sleep, staying active, and ensuring a nutritious diet, supported by insights from Freedom Home Care. Quality Sleep Optimizing Sleep for Better Health Parkinson’s disease can disrupt sleep patterns, leading to fatigue and other health problems. Establishing a relaxing bedtime routine is crucial. Create a sleep-friendly environment by minimizing noise
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Tips and Exercises to Improve Posture as We Age
Maintaining good posture is essential for overall health and well-being, especially as we age. People lose about half an inch of height every 10 years from their peak height on average. This becomes truer after age 70. While aging is normal, poor posture can lead to various musculoskeletal issues, affecting our flexibility, balance, and even our breathing. To help keep your body aligned and how to improve posture in old age, we’ve gathered some of the following valuable tips from Jamie Lens, a local physical therapist. Let’s dive into some practical advice that can make a significant difference in your
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What is Frontotemporal Dementia? All About Bruce Willis’ FTD Diagnosis
Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) is a complex neurodegenerative disorder that affects the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain, leading to personality changes, behavior disturbances, and language difficulties. Recently, actor Bruce Willis made headlines when it was revealed that he has been diagnosed with FTD. In this blog, we will delve into what FTD is, how it’s diagnosed, and the steps to take when someone is diagnosed with this condition. What is Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD)? FTD is a progressive brain disorder that primarily affects the ability to communicate. Recently, the actor Bruce Willis was diagnosed with it and stepped away
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Habits for a Healthier Lifestyle
Meeting goals can be a complicated nut to crack, but approaching your goals as a habit change is the most likely to lead to success. It’s never too late to start a new healthy habit. We are still at the beginning of the year and a lot of changes can take place between now and the end of the year. So how do we incorporate healthy habits in a sustainable and enjoyable way? Here are a few helpful tips to help you in this. Healthy Habits for a Healthier Lifestyle Have breakfast – often time people skip this part
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Learning About Thyroid Awareness Month
This month is thyroid awareness month 2023. Every year we spend a month helping the American Thyroid Association get the word out about thyroid related health issues, ways to get checked, and what to do about it. What is the Thyroid and How can it Affect People Thyroid diseases are actually pretty common in the United States, with an estimated 30 million people affected. The thyroid is a small gland in every human body that produces hormones that play an important role in the functioning of the body’s systems, like cells, tissues, the heart, brain, liber, and kidneys. Dysfunction
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Welcome Fran Chiappetta!
We’re Excited to Introduce you to Fran Our Marketing Department is growing! Please join us as we welcome Fran Chiappetta to Freedom Home Care’s Business Development Team! Fran has been in the healthcare field for most of her career, including sales and development for durable medical equipment companies, as well as home health sales. Fran loves building and nurturing relationships, not only with business partners, but with clients and patients as well. She believes that everyone should be taken care of as though they were a member of her own family. If she can make one person’s job or situation
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What are the Signs of Lung Cancer?
Lung cancer is often overlooked because people think it’s only associated with smoking, but really it affects those who have never smoked as well. The leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States is lung cancer. During Lung Cancer Awareness month we stand together across the nation to fight lung cancer, encourage screening, and learn to recognize possible signs. It’s important to realize the impact that research and preventative services can do. The 5-year survival rate for those receiving a lung cancer diagnosis rose from 18 out of every 100 people to 55 out of every 100. Getting tested
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Community Food Drive
In an effort to give back to the community, we will be taking part in a food drive for the Moraine Township Food Pantry. We ask that anyone who has any extra food goods drop them off at one of the donation bins we have listed down below. For a cause like this, no amount is too little to make a difference. Thank you in advance to all the generous members of our Chicagoland communities! Who This food drive is a collaboration between Freedom Home Care, The Auberge At Highland Park, and the Moraine Township Food Pantry. When This particular
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Hydrate This Summer with Fruit Infused Water
Getting Creative with Summer Hydration The summer is just starting to heat up so it’s important to hydrate now more than ever. A fun way to remember to hydrate is by making fruit infused water. While the delicious flavor and fun colors and combinations may seem like the only reason to drink fruit infused water, there are actually tangible health benefits associated with it. Set aside the juice, soda, and sugary drinks and grab a refreshing glass of fruit infused water! What’s the deal with Fruit Infused Water? Water infused with fresh citrus fruits, vegetables, and herbs is also
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What to Do if Diagnosed With Parkinson’s
After receiving a Parkinson’s diagnosis, it can be difficult to know what to do next. No matter your age or stage we’ll be discussing things that are universally worth trying out. Some strategies may work better than others, whether adjusting lifestyle, mindset, or both. Just know that there is something you can do and know that while all the advice may be overwhelming these are some basics starting points. While you may need some time for the diagnosis to sink in, do not despair or decide your fate before getting educated. There are a lot of resources to consult so
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