Living across the country from family makes it complicated to go visit our older loved ones as frequently as we’d like, but over the holidays, families make a more concerted effort to spend in-person time together – making it the ideal opportunity to review a senior’s safety and wellbeing. There are lots of warning signs […]
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Independence-4-Seniors Home Care in Chicago knows that most of us have at least one area of the house that’s designated as the catch-all for everything from our high school yearbooks and stacks of photo albums to boxes of clothes, tools, and assorted sports memorabilia that we may have a use for “someday”. Garages, attics, closets,
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Since moving several states away from your mom, you’ve made it a point to call her every Sunday morning, without exception. After catching up on what happened over the last week, she always reassures you that yes, she’s eating well, getting plenty of rest, taking her meds, and doing just fine. However, visiting her in
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When it comes to keeping older loved ones safe and happy in their own homes, the so-called “little things” actually mean a lot. What if we had special socks that helped prevent their wearers from falling and specially designed smartphones designed to make the digital world more manageable for seniors? Even better, what if we
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We often don’t consider common household items and products among the dangers that exist for seniors. However, did you know that adults age 65 and over account for 65 percent of the annual deaths associated with products such as ladders, electrical fixtures and even bedding? Also, over 5 million older adults are treated for injuries
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Elder abuse is a very real but preventable problem. Because many seniors are fearful or uncomfortable with reporting their own abuse, it is important to understand the risks, recognize symptoms and know how to protect seniors from abuse. The informative resources below will give you a good start. Call Independence-4-Seniors today to learn more about
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