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Category: Family Caregiving

When “Let Me Help” Is Harming Your Loved One

"Here, let me help you with that." "Don’t overdo it now!" "Maybe you should sit here and rest; I’ll take care of that." How often have we made suggestions such of these to older individuals, with the very best of intentions, of course? We want to do what we're able to help our senior loved ones; to help them stay safe and to care for them in the same way they cared for us when we were growing up. And yet, there’s a concealed danger in trying to do too much for seniors and denying them the opportunity to do...

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What Home Care Services Can a Professional Home Care Agency Provide?

In our last blog post, we shared the positive aspects of utilizing a professional in-home care agency to provide the highest quality and safest level of home care services in the west suburbs of Chicago. But specifically, what types of home care services are available to help older individuals remain safe and thriving at home? If you have decided that it’s time to search for in-home help for an older family member, there are a number of customized home care services available. The following information can help you narrow down the specific type of help your loved one requires: Household...

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Choose a Professional Home Care Agency for Ease of Care

When you are looking for in home care for elderly loved ones, there are many available possibilities, and deciding where to turn can be overwhelming. For example, should you work with a professional home care agency, a privately hired caregiver, or use a caregiving registry? And how can you figure out which home care option is optimal for your loved one’s specific requirements? There are advantages and disadvantages with most choices, but when it comes to in-home care, the solution is clear: hiring a professional elder care agency like Home & Hearth Caregivers is the ideal choice for the highest...

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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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Holiday Ideas for Seniors: How to Plan the Perfect Outing

The holiday season is all about enjoying time with family—from the youngest baby to the oldest great-grandfather, and everyone in between! And this season, whether you’re getting together for dinner, a party, or any other group outing, it’s important to be prepared. Consider these holiday ideas for seniors from Chicago’s top-rated in home care provider, Home & Hearth Caregivers, to celebrate the togetherness of your family, without the fuss. First, you’ll need to decide on a holiday outing that your senior loved one will enjoy and feel comfortable participating in. Depending upon their needs and abilities, you might consider taking...

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Help Seniors Overcome Seasonal Depression This Winter

Changing seasons can sometimes bring on changes in how we feel. And while for many of us, the holiday season is a joyful time—the colder temperatures and shorter days can bring on darker feelings as well. The low light that occurs in fall and winter can lead to a type of clinical seasonal depression called seasonal affective disorder (SAD). During this time of year, as the hours of daylight begin to fade, be on the lookout for symptoms of depression in your senior loved ones. According to the Mayo Clinic, SAD occurs more often in women than in men, but men’s...

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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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