http://www.homeandhearthcare.com/blog Home and Hearth Caregivers Thu, 18 Feb 2010 20:44:18 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en While we still have a couple of months away before the filing deadline, somehow it always seems to sneak upon us and before you know it April 15 is here. Here are some tips for seniors that will help filing taxes run easier.   Collect all your records early. Start by gathering ... http://www.homeandhearthcare.com/blog/tips-to-help-seniors-with-their-taxes-in-lagrange-il/   The Township of Lyons is sponsoring a FREE H1N1 shot clinic on Saturday, February 13 from 9am-1pm at the LTHS Corral, 4940 S. Willow Springs Rd., LaGrange. Community Nurse will administer the vaccines to those 18 years and older.    Those interested must be a Lyons Township resident which includes: Bedford ... http://www.homeandhearthcare.com/blog/free-h1n1-shots-for-all-lyons-township-residents-in-lagrange-il/ Caring for your parents when you are far away can be quite a task to manage. It is even harder when you don't live in the same city, let alone the same state. There are caregivers that can do it all from a distance and ones who are eager to lend a ... http://www.homeandhearthcare.com/blog/caring-for-your-parents-when-you-live-far-away-in-lagrange-il/ Americans are often faced with having to make difficult decisions, therefore  we do our best to prepare for all the unexpected things. The decision to place a  loved one in someone else's care or a long term facility is a struggle in every family. We strive to always be there for our loved ones and ... http://www.homeandhearthcare.com/blog/a-new-report-1-in-5-nursing-homes-get-low-stars-in-lagrange-il/ MS is a potentially debilitating disease in which your body's immune system eats away at the protective sheath that covers your nerves. This interferes with the communication between your brain and the rest of your body. Ultimately, resulting in deterioration of the nerves themselves, a process that's not reversible. For decades, ... http://www.homeandhearthcare.com/blog/new-gene-discovery-sheds-hope-for-those-that-are-suffering-ms-in-lagrange-il/ The holidays are over and 2009 has come and gone and what a year it was!! There were many events that occured and some we would like to not have happened. A new decade is here and as we reflect on the year we also want to start the new year off with ... http://www.homeandhearthcare.com/blog/a-new-year-a-new-beginning-for-seniors-in-lagrange-il/ Healthcare bill includes Class Act: National LTCI   Great news for the senior community: The healthcare reform bill that is under debate in the Senate includes a new way for paying long term care. The Community Living Assistance Services and Supports  (CLASS) Act would create a national long-term care insurance program. This ... http://www.homeandhearthcare.com/blog/a-new-way-for-paying-long-term-care-in-lagrange-il/ The holiday season has arrived and for most it is a time of joy, sharing and being with  the ones you love… It is a time for catching up with old friends, being with family and looking forward to what the New Year will bring. It is a great picture ... http://www.homeandhearthcare.com/blog/help-seniors-cope-with-holiday-blues-in-lagrange-il/ Have you ever forgotten where you put your car keys? Have you spent time searching for your sunglasses when they were perched on top of your head? Don't laugh. Even I have done that! Today's culture refers to these scenarios as "senior moments". While these senior moments can be quite ... http://www.homeandhearthcare.com/blog/keep-a-sharp-mind-with-games-in-lagrange-il/ The La Grange Fire and Police Departments have partnered with Aging Well, a subsidiary of the Senior Center in La Grange, in establishing a new lock box program, ideal for senior citizens or for residents with special needs requirements, especially those who cannot get to the door easily.   The Knox Box ... http://www.homeandhearthcare.com/blog/lock-box-program-in-lagrange-il/