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May 7, 2020

Thoughtful Gifts for Your Loved One During Quarantine

This time in our lives right now is undoubtedly scary and difficult to navigate, but knowing that we are all in this together can bring some much-needed stress relief. If you are currently quarantining apart from your loved one who...

April 14, 2020

Mental Exercises for the Elderly

In response to COVID-19, we know that many seniors aren’t able to enjoy their normal routines. It’s easy to become a bit stir crazy being inside the same space with limited access to outside personnel. Thankfully, our caregivers near Orland...

March 6, 2020

Seniors & Sex: What You Need to Know

Sex has often been a taboo subject that our parents likely told us not to talk about. What happens in the bedroom is strictly the business of the two people involved, however, there’s no denying that sex is an important part of any relationship, regardless of age. If you feel uncomfortable talking about your senior loved one’s sexual activity, know that the benefits of sex last beyond the bedroom. The New England Journal of Medicine notes that over 25 percent of seniors ages 75-85 are sexually active and this statistic rises to over 50 percent for seniors ages 65-74. No...

January 9, 2020

The Benefits of Hot Baths for Seniors

Hot baths have been utilized since the ancient Greeks and Romans regularly utilized hot baths for their healing qualities. While natural hot springs provide great benefits, there are also many benefits to simply taking a hot bath in your bathtub...

December 10, 2019

Thoughtful Holiday Gifts for Seniors

When shopping for everyone on your list, it can be difficult to determine the best gift for the older adults in your family. As providers of senior assisted living in Chicago, we have compiled a helpful list of gift ideas...

November 13, 2019

Reducing Caregiver Stress During the Holidays

Many people love the holidays, as it is a magical time of year. However, there is a lot of preparation that goes into ultimately enjoying the holidays with your friends and family, so some family caregivers find themselves unable to...

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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: