http://www.homeandhearthcare.com/blog Home and Hearth Caregivers Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:02:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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/ Did you know that Seniors are much more prone to the dangers of dehydration than the general population?  It is one of the main reasons Seniors are hospitalized every year, and the death rate within a year of hospitalization is almost 50%. How unfortunate that so many Seniors are lost ... http://www.homeandhearthcare.com/blog/seniors-more-prone-to-dehydration-la-grange-il/ Ahhh, the long days of summer are almost here. We will soon be out doing the things we love, like swimming, jogging, and just plain sitting on the porch enjoying the sunsets. The Seniors we care for will likewise be able to enjoy the fresh air by getting reacquainted with ... http://www.homeandhearthcare.com/blog/west-nile-alert-for-seniors-la-grange-il/ Spring is here, and along with it come Spring Showers!   Once in awhile, though, the showers evolve into storms and tornadoes.    We all know how to prepare for these emergencies.  But have you considered whether your senior loved-ones are ready to deal with a bad storm and its aftermath?   Something ... http://www.homeandhearthcare.com/blog/avoid-senior-weather-woes-la-grange-il/ Tax breaks for caregivers…it is true. Almost half of baby boomers are finding themselves caring for one or both of their parents whether it is health related or offering financial support while raising their own families. The new term for the above baby boomers…the sandwich generation. If you are assisting your Parents ... http://www.homeandhearthcare.com/blog/caregiver-tax-breaks-lagrange-il/ 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/