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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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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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Helpful Guidelines for Purchasing the Best Adaptive Devices

Throughout aging, assistive home care products can make daily life around the house simpler and less dangerous. There are many assistive items for home care available these days that can make seniors' lives less hazardous and more secure. At Home & Hearth Caregivers, we aim to present you with some insider resources for buying and using a few of the most widely used pieces of home care equipment for senior care in Illinois. Commodes A commode can take the place of both a raised toilet seat and a toilet safety framework and has the further advantage of being mobile, so...

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16 Holiday Movies to Share With A Senior

When you care to spend time with a senior family member, sometimes you both run out of things to talk about. Watching movies together can be a great solution. You can use a film as an excuse to get your senior out of the house for a lazy matinée, grab some popcorn like when you were young, enjoy the big screen where everything can be easily seen, and then talk about it on the way home. Or, you can pop in a DVD on your own time schedule and watch a selected feature without your senior having to leave their...

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6 Steps For Better Elderly Care In the New Year

If you have an elderly loved one, the time might be approaching when more hands on care is required. Whether that need is just around the corner or still a few years away, now is the time to observe and prepare for a next step. Vision, flexibility, motor skills, and other physical abilities often decline gradually. It's not always easy to notice those changes until your senior has some kind of accident. A fender-bender, burned fingers from a hot stove or falling down on the way to another room, may be an accident anyone can experience or an indication of failing health. Get a positive start to the new...

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Senior Holiday Events Around Chicago

Most adults enjoy getting out and going places. They enjoy seeing and doing things. But, as a person ages and becomes more sensitive to cooler weather or needs help with moving around or traveling, they may be hesitant to get out. Unfortunately, this often results in becoming reluctant to partake in activities they have previously enjoyed. However, the numerous senior holiday events around Chicago are the perfect opportunity to encourage your loved one to get out of the house and enjoy the season. Many seniors can still get a good deal of pleasure out of seeing festive lights and holiday shows, especially if they have someone to...

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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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