Family Home Health Network COVID-19 overview Flyer Learn what we are doing to keep you and our staff safe. Illinois Department of Health (IDPH) COVID-19 FAQs The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) addresses some frequently asked questions about COVID-19. IDPH what-to-do if you or a loved one suspects or is diagnosed with COVID-19 Learn... Read More
Since March 20, the governor of Illinois put in place specific social distancing requirements, to help flatten the curve to slow the spread of the coronavirus. This includes large-scale measures like canceling group events and closing public spaces, such as libraries and schools. It also includes closing restaurants, bars, gyms, retail stores, and asking people... Read More
March is National Nutrition Month, making this the perfect time to take a look at some of the foods that have been shown to improve health, reduce risk for many diseases and increase longevity. Many studies have shown that Mediterranean-style diets – which consist of consuming lots of fruits and vegetables, fish, whole grains, and... Read More
February is American Heart Month. As we discussed in this post, maintaining an appropriate weight is one of the best ways to reduce your risk for heart disease. Losing unwanted pounds can also increase your health in other ways. It’s no secret that carrying extra weight can be harmful. You’ve undoubtedly heard the about... Read More
The older we get, the more likely we are to be taking prescription medications. As we mentioned in this post, more than a third of Americans over the age of 65 take at least five prescription medications and the typical 75-year-old takes more than 10 prescription drugs. This can make taking the right doses... Read More
The start of a new year is a natural time to take stock and make plans to create a better future. We’ve compiled five resolutions that we feel could have the biggest impact on your health and aging well. Exercise We’ve all heard that exercise is important for maintaining optimal health. But it can’t be... Read More
November is National Family Caregivers Month. About 34 million Americans provide unpaid care to an elder loved one with almost half caring for someone living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia. At Family Home Health, we see the important role family caregivers play and recognize their invaluable contribution. Most of these caregivers do this... Read More
You’ve heard it all before – old age means increasing aches and pains, constant visits to the doctor and a diminished capacity to live a full and fulfilling life. But is this really true? Does growing older necessarily mean giving up on a life of purpose and joy? At Family Home Health, we deal... Read More
Fall Prevention Awareness Day is on September 23, which coincides with the first day of autumn. For seniors, fall prevention is particularly important, as the risk of falling increases as we age. And the consequences of falling also increase as we age – seniors are much more likely than their younger counterparts to experience... Read More
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an umbrella term for a variety of progressive lung diseases including emphysema and chronic bronchitis. According to the National Institutes of Health, approximately 12 million Americans are diagnosed with the disease and another 12 million are thought to be undiagnosed. Death rates from the disease are rising; currently... Read More
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