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Maintaining Independence with a Little Help from Technology

In the days when our parents were young, phones were still attached to walls, mail was delivered by postmen, and if adult children lived far away from their parents, checking in on them was comprised of asking someone nearby to stop in for a visit. If someone was housebound because of illness or infirmity, isolation could quickly set in. Social circles became smaller, and distant family members often felt helpless if they couldn't be there in person to help. But life has changed tremendously over the years, and technology has modified how we communicate and take care of the daily...

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Taking a Step Back Can Help Foster a Sense of Senior Independence

As you go through the different periods of your life, your stages of independence can take on different meanings. They can be significant stages, such as leaving your parents’ home or getting married, or smaller stages, such as completing tasks you didn't think you could manage. Then as you age, independence takes on still another form – being able to stay in your own home safely and securely. This preference to be at home can remain the greatest wish of many seniors, in spite of their state of health or capacity to function independently, even in the face of injury,...

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Enhance Senior Independence at Home with Home & Hearth Caregivers

It's true: there's no place like home, and an overwhelming majority of adults age 65 and over, 90 percent per AARP, prefer to age in place in their own homes as they age. But what does that mean when it comes to senior independence? While the desire to remain living at home as opposed to moving to an assisted living facility is extremely common, it can bring about many concerns for older adults who need help with daily tasks such as driving, fixing meals, bathing, ambulating, etc. The encouraging news is that services from a professional in home care provider,...

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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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Senior Adaptive Equipment Payment Sources You May Not Know About

Could your elderly loved one benefit from more stability in the bathtub or shower? Does she or he need a walker or rollator to move around? Then it's very likely that you'll eventually be in the market for in-home adaptive equipment. It's also likely that you're curious about how to pay for these assistive devices, and if any of them may be covered under insurance or Medicare. Like home care services, there are several different options when it comes to paying for home care supplies and equipment. The following are a few of the solutions available to assist you or...

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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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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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