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October 10, 2019

Healthy Lung Tips

Did you know that October is Healthy Lung Month? Many people are mindful of taking care of themselves, but lung health may not necessarily be top of mind. The National Heart, Blood and Lung Institute notes that lung diseases, excluding lung cancer, caused an estimated 235,000 deaths in 2010. When this statistic includes lung cancer, it is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in both men and women. Here are some tips from our providers of senior home care in Orland Park. Quit Smoking If you’re currently a smoker, here’s another sign you should quit. Smoking increases your...

October 10, 2019

Coping Tips for Living with Chronic Pain

Chronic pain is ongoing and typically has ebbs and flows in intensity. Many of our elder care services in Chicago revolve around helping our clients manage their chronic pain. Here are some of the most beneficial techniques to help manage...

September 18, 2019

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...

September 18, 2019

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...

August 20, 2019

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...

August 20, 2019

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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