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Prostate Health for Aging Adults

As a provider of in-home care in Orland Park, Home and Hearth Caregivers is always concerned with the health of all aging adults. And in recognition of Prostate Health Awareness month, which happens every September, we want to make an extended mention of the importance of prostate health in aging adults. To that end, we’ve put together this helpful post for anyone interested in learning more about the importance of prostate health. This is an especially important issue because aging men, specifically, men over the age of 65 make up almost 60 percent of all cases of prostate cancer. Prostate...

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Three Tips for Alleviating Caregiver Stress

As a caregiver, it’s natural to make your needs secondary to the person you’re giving care to. But whether you’re providing in-home care in Chicago for an aging loved one or if you’re a paid professional working with several people who require care, your needs are important too. Providing in-home care in Chicago or elsewhere, while rewarding, is not easy work. As a result, caregivers often face a higher risk of depression, anxiety, or stress-related health problems. This is especially important to address because so many people rely on caregivers to help them get through everyday life. So to help...

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Tips for Families With A Loved One Suffering from Alzheimer’s

Getting older is a natural part of life, but when a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, it can be a difficult pill to swallow for the whole family. Alzheimer’s is an irreversible and progressive brain disorder that slowly chips away at memory and thinking skills. Roughly 5.5 million Americans suffer from the disease. Rely on our providers of home care assistance in Elmhurst to provide you with helpful tips. Educate Yourself If someone you love becomes diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, your first step is to do as much research as possible to educate yourself about this disease. This will help...

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The Importance of Nutrition and Aging Seniors

Nutrition is important at any age, but especially for aging seniors who are trying to take care of themselves. One facet of our elderly home assistance in Orland Park is helping seniors get the nutrition that they need. Doing so...

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Senior-Assisted Living vs. Nursing Home Care

As we age, sometimes the things we want to do are harder than they used to be. If you or a loved one is considering relocating to a nursing home or senior assisted living in Chicago, take a look at...

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How to Make Fitness A Part Of Your Daily Routine

Making time for daily fitness is important when you age, it can help both your mental and physical well-being. It is recommended that seniors over the age of 65 exercise anywhere from 75-150 minutes per week depending on the intensity...

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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: