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Bathtime Safety Tips from Our Personal Care Assistants

How could something that’s so comforting and relaxing, like a nice, warm bath, be one of the greatest dangers to older adults? The truth is, combining smooth surfaces, slippery shampoo and very warm water creates the perfect storm for a fall risk – one of the most serious risks to older persons. January is set aside as National Bath Safety Month, and it’s a great time for both education and assessment to make sure your senior loved ones’ bathroom environments are as safe as possible. Our personal care assistants have compiled some helpful information and tips to help senior caregivers...

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How Elder Care Services Can Make Bathtime Blissful

What feels finer than sinking into a warm, relaxing bath at the end of a long, busy day? While a lot of us relish the luxurious comfort that a bath brings, for the elderly, especially those struggling with the challenges of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, it’s certainly not blissful. For many different reasons, such as memory problems, feelings of vulnerability, or physical discomfort from the pressure or temperature of the water, elder care services to provide assistance with washing can feel similar to entering a battleground. Home & Hearth Caregivers wants to help restore the joy of bathtime for both...

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Reversing Roles: What You Need to Know Before Becoming a Personal Care Aide to a Parent

Mom and Dad have been there for you through thick and thin, right up through adulthood. But lately, there's been a subtle shift in the relationship, as they begin to have more needs themselves due to the effects of aging. You know you need to be there for them; and you’re definitely not alone. Nationwide studies report that a little over one of every four households (29 percent) is providing personal care aide services for a chronically ill, disabled or aging family member. Since the population of individuals over 65 years is anticipated to increase at a 2.3% rate, the...

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In-Home Care in La Grange IL Makes the Holidays Brighter – and Safer – for Seniors

Even though the yuletide season is usually thought of as a time that is joyous, full of visiting those who are nearest and dearest and purchasing gifts, for seniors, it can be anything but merry and bright. A combination of lost loved ones, memories of holidays past, health problems and more can impact seniors with emotions of loneliness and sadness. At Home & Hearth Caregivers, we care deeply about helping seniors feel included in the festivities and to enjoy the holidays to the fullest. These recommendations might help everyone enjoy the joy and wonder of the holiday season together: Create...

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Tax Deductions and Credits for Seniors Receiving In Home Care Services

It’s true; all good things must come to an end, and following the most wonderful time of the year comes perhaps the most dreaded time: tax season! If those words make you cringe, Home & Hearth Caregivers, the Chicago suburbs’ top provider of in home care services, is here to shed some light on tax deductions and credits specifically for older adults and family caregivers. And who knows? Qualifying for some of these benefits may just change your thinking about tax time! Rules about income tax and tax credits can be daunting, especially when determining appropriate deductions and credits for...

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It’s Lovely Weather for a Holiday Get-together and In Home Care for Seniors

The holiday season is full of celebrations, parties, and gatherings. Nevertheless, for an older loved one, holiday outings require a little extra planning. Follow these pointers from in home care for seniors experts, Home & Hearth Caregivers, to be able to savor fun and relaxed outings with loved ones of all ages this season. Before leaving the home, consider: The amount of walking involved, and if there is parking nearby Whether the destination is flat or has hills or stairs to climb If there will be wheelchair access (if appropriate) Whether there is cover and shade Whether you can find...

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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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