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A Day In The Life Of A In-home Caregiver

The specific activities of an in-home caregiver depend on the client's needs, but they always involve attentiveness, compassion, and empathy. These people-skills are every bit as important as the caregiver's skills in assisting a person into or out of bed or off the toilet, managing food and medicine timetables and interactions, cooking appropriate foods, operating oxygen equipment, emptying catheter bags, and properly doing household chores. For seniors who only require part-time assistance, the in-home caregiver may start by assessing what is needed for that particular day. The needs may include picking up specially requested items on the way such as groceries, prescriptions, library materials, or gifts for grandchildren. The caregiver's day may involve assisting a senior with grooming and...

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A Strict Diet For Seniors – The Pros and Cons

How important is a strict diet for seniors? For some people a strict diet can feel too confining and just thinking about dietary rules can even make them crave what they "cannot" have. For other people, it can be a relief to know what they will be consuming and when, that they will always like. And their digestive system and body will function properly and feel good as a result of a special diet. The definition of a "strict diet" is one that not only has predefined lists or criteria for what can and cannot be consumed, but also does...

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What Is The Most Common Problem With Medication For Seniors?

Not Taking It When Prescribed! Each medication is not an isolated drug. When a doctor prescribes medication for seniors, they are not only looking at a specific health problem, but the patient's entire condition as well. A doctor may prescribe multiple medications, carefully calculating them to work together. When one or more medication is not taken at all, or not at the right times or in the right dosage, the resulting imbalance can often mean a reduction in health. In some instances, it can even be life threatening. There are many reasons an elderly person may not be taking all...

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Local Community Events In Chicago That Will Add Some Fun To Your Summer!

Many seniors may have accepted that they can't get out as much as they used to, especially if they have trouble walking or have to use a wheelchair. Everyone, though, benefits from an occasional break with routine. If your senior loved one needs special transportation assistance, arrangements can seem well worth the effort when you see the joy in your loved one's face during an outing, or when they recall the event during the weeks and months that follow.For some people, a trip to the park with it's fresh air and natural beauty, can be a refreshing experience that enlivens them for days. Other people may find that...

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Memory Care Exercises For Seniors

Physical And Mental Exercises! Staying active is an integral part of the aging process. Countless studies have demonstrated that engaging in low-impact activities can significantly boost energy, manage pain symptoms, and help seniors maintain their independence. But staying fit shouldn’t stop after your 30-minute yoga session. Research increasingly demonstrates that adults who engage in “brain games” and memory care exercises preserve their cognitive health for much longer than those who do not. Staying mentally active is just as important as regular physical exercise. Memory Care Exercises Getting older doesn’t have to mean an inevitable decline in your mental abilities. There...

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Free Services For Seniors

As seniors age, it's important that they stay as engaged and mentally active as possible. There are alternatives other than being shuttled to bingo games or sitting parked in front of random television shows. Most seniors prefer to be helpful, or to have someone with whom to reminisce, or to be able to access entertainment that is personally meaningful. The greater Chicago area is fortunate to have free services for seniors which facilitate these options---whether your senior loved one is home-bound or is able to be out and about. Seniors helping seniors, with a little assistance Chicago's Senior Companion Program allows retired seniors to have a rewarding experience...

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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:

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