http://www.homeandhearthcare.com/blog Home and Hearth Caregivers Tue, 10 May 2011 18:40:29 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF OSTEOPOROSIS     When you think about staying healthy, you probably think about making lifestyle changes to prevent cancer and heart disease. But, keeping your bones healthy is just as important. Here are some important facts.   We have 206 bones in our body. And it’s important ... http://www.homeandhearthcare.com/blog/may-is-national-osteoporosis-awareness-prevention-month-in-la-grange-il/ Taking care of your feet is an important part of overall health for seniors. Healthy feet allow you to maintain balance, prevent falls and remain mobile. Feet can show early signs of health issues such as poor blood circulation, diabetes and some neurological conditions. Avoid foot problems by following some ... http://www.homeandhearthcare.com/blog/april-is-national-foot-care-month-in-la-grange/  by Gary Lewis   “Where am I going to live?” one elderly gentleman recently asked.  He said that he and his wife were getting older and that the stresses involved in maintaining their large home were starting to get to him.  “The children have told us we should sell the house and ... http://www.homeandhearthcare.com/blog/where-am-i-going-to-live-la-grange/ The driving behaviors listed below are ranked from minor to serious. Many of the less serious issues may be overcome with changes in driving behavior or physical fitness, while the more serious behaviors may require your immediate action. Since driving ability seldom changes drastically in a short time, you should ... http://www.homeandhearthcare.com/blog/warning-signs-for-older-drivers-driving-behaviors-that-could-cause-safety-problems/ Trying to resolve a business problem by the telephone has become a daunting task for most of us.  Long gone are the days when your telephone call would be immediately answered by a real person.  Instead, we are now confronted by a series of questions, requiring us to press the ... http://www.homeandhearthcare.com/blog/telephone-tips-for-seniors/   Bathing and personal hygiene of their loved one has long been a struggle for caregivers. If their loved one has dementia, this issue may further become one riddled with fear and trepidation. While bathing can be difficult for the elderly, it is necessary for skin cleansing and infection control as ... http://www.homeandhearthcare.com/blog/bathing-the-elderly-the-task-some-caregivers-dread-the-most/ During this holiday season, we spend countless hours wrapping, addressing, baking, cleaning and spending time with our loved ones, many of them seniors.  As you visit with your loved ones, take a look around for signs that they may need help:   Inside the Home The kitchen is filled with dirty dishes, burned ... http://www.homeandhearthcare.com/blog/home-for-the-holidays-when-mom-dad-need-help/ World’s First Electronic Medical Bracelet!    Home & Hearth Caregivers has partnered with CARE™ Medical History Bracelet to offer the world’s first electronic medical bracelet to their clients.    Imagine all of your Medications, Physician and Emergency information at your fingertips wherever and whenever you need.  The bracelet can be plugged into any computer ... http://www.homeandhearthcare.com/blog/home-hearth-caregivers-announce-partnership-with-care%e2%84%a2-medical-history-bracelet-in-lagrange-il/ With modern advances comes those taking advantage of the resources. As a result, studies and reports have shown that fraud has become a rapidly increasing problem. Sadly, seniors are often the target.  Why should Senior Citizens be concerned? Through investigation and research, the FBI and several police agencies have developed a ... http://www.homeandhearthcare.com/blog/scam-alert-for-seniors-la-grange-il/ Do you wonder why your Senior loved one doesn’t have the appetite they once had? Do they seem to have lost weight recently for no reason?  Well, the answer may be right under THEIR nose!   As you may have already guessed, most Seniors find they cannot enjoy the aroma of their ... http://www.homeandhearthcare.com/blog/there-is-danger-when-seniors-lose-their-sense-of-smell-la-grange-il/