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How to Use Daily Activities to Determine Which In Home Care Services Are Needed

It can be human nature to deny that we are in need of help, although we really do. This can be typical especially of seniors, who may not want to confess they need help doing the daily activities that used to be a snap but now are becoming more difficult. For loved ones, this can make noticing that an older adult requires help harder to identify. The encouraging news is that there are resources that can help family members and others better recognize when a senior needs help. Regardless of whether you are planning long-term care for yourself or a...

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It’s Not a Cookie Cutter Approach: Your In Home Caregiver Provides Personalized Care

The most wonderful thing about human beings is that each one of them is altogether one-of-a-kind, and that doesn’t change just because of age. As we grow older, we remain the unique and intricate individuals that we have been our entire lives. Assuming that all older adults will act the same and need the same things is a cookie cutter approach that just will never work for seniors or those who provide care for them. Being an in home caregiver involves a creative and careful approach that allows the caregiver team to assess just who an older adult is and...

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In Home Care for Seniors: The Option You May Not Have Heard About

“I never want to end up in a nursing home.” If you're the child of an elderly parent, more than likely you've heard your loved one say these words or a similar statement signifying his or her wish to continue to age in place at home as opposed to moving into a nursing home or assisted living facility. The fact is, the vast majority of seniors want to continue living in their own homes for as long as possible – for many reasons. Home is the place they’ve lovingly created, so it’s where they feel the most at ease. Living...

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Holiday Ideas for Seniors: How to Plan the Perfect Outing

The holiday season is all about enjoying time with family—from the youngest baby to the oldest great-grandfather, and everyone in between! And this season, whether you’re getting together for dinner, a party, or any other group outing, it’s important to be prepared. Consider these holiday ideas for seniors from Chicago’s top-rated in home care provider, Home & Hearth Caregivers, to celebrate the togetherness of your family, without the fuss. First, you’ll need to decide on a holiday outing that your senior loved one will enjoy and feel comfortable participating in. Depending upon their needs and abilities, you might consider taking...

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Help Seniors Overcome Seasonal Depression This Winter

Changing seasons can sometimes bring on changes in how we feel. And while for many of us, the holiday season is a joyful time—the colder temperatures and shorter days can bring on darker feelings as well. The low light that occurs in fall and winter can lead to a type of clinical seasonal depression called seasonal affective disorder (SAD). During this time of year, as the hours of daylight begin to fade, be on the lookout for symptoms of depression in your senior loved ones. According to the Mayo Clinic, SAD occurs more often in women than in men, but men’s...

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Warning Signs that Help Is Needed in Keeping Seniors Safe

It's the holiday season once again, which means it's also time for the “holiday reality check.” If you haven’t seen your elderly loved ones in a while, now is a great time to take note of how your senior loved ones are doing. With frenzied schedules or long distances separating families for so much of the year, subtle (or not-so-subtle) signals can easily be overlooked. Be on the lookout for the following red flags that additional care may be necessary in keeping seniors safe, and remember that looking for warning signs is not for the purposes of judgment or complaint;...

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Chicagoland Senior Care Service Area Map for Assisted Living Clients

Serving Suburbs
and Chicagoland

The Best Home Care for Seniors
in the Chicago, IL Area

At Home & Hearth Caregivers, we are proud to offer compassionate, family-like in-home care, respite care, and Alzheimer’s and dementia care services to seniors and families throughout Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, McHenry Counties, including the following cities and towns:

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