When a person is diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, there are often many questions about the amount or level of care that will be required as the disease progresses. While the disease may not disrupt everyday life early on, as it progresses and becomes more disabling, patients may require more assistance at home. Well-trained and compassionate […]
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New technological inventions and advances to help care for seniors outside of a nursing home and to reduce hospital admissions are occurring daily. Independence-4-Seniors of Hinsdale provides these helpful resources to demonstrate how technology can keep seniors safer, more secure and healthier in their chosen environment. Downloadable Tools and Tips: Click the links to view
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Homes are usually built with no consideration for aging or frailty issues in the design. These resources demonstrate many simple as well as some extensive modifications one can make to a home to allow for aging safely and comfortably at home. To learn more about making a home safer for seniors to age in place,
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Downloadable Tools and Tips: Click the links to view or right click to print or save to your computer. Making a Decision for Type of Care: At-Home or a Move Elsewhere When Faced with Care Needs… Consider the Individual. Consider the Situation. The Many Benefits of In-Home Care Web Resources: Below are links to a
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The below resources provide valuable information on ways to help afford the cost of care at home. From veteran’s benefits to reverse mortgages and ideas on accessing private funds, whether you have an immediate care need or are planning ahead for long term care, Independence-4-Seniors Home Care of Hinsdale can help. Contact us today to
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Sometimes the fear of losing independence can make a frail senior try to hide signs that help is needed. Families can also be in denial that their loved ones require more assistance. If you would like to explore whether or not it is time for home care, contact Independence-4-Seniors Home Care of Hinsdale for an in-home
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Studies demonstrate that family caregivers typically put their care recipient’s needs above their own needs, often putting themselves at risk for health issues. Respite care from Independence-4-Seniors Home Care of Hinsdale can help provide some much needed time away for a caregiver to attend to his or her own needs. Check out some of the
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Exercise is beneficial to people of all ages, but is particularly important for older adults. Regular exercise can help prevent or delay a variety of health problems associated with aging, including arthritis, diabetes and heart trouble. Independence-4-Seniors Home Care understands the importance of exercise for seniors and can help older adults stay on a healthy
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Long-term care is a subject of growing importance in today’s aging society, since according to the American Society on Aging, after age 65, a full 70 percent of Americans will need some form of long-term care. The below information can help in your planning for long-term care. Contact Independence-4-Seniors Home Care for more information on
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