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Home Modifications to Support Aging in Place
A 2018 study by AARP revealed that 76% of US residents over the age of 50 would prefer to live in their homes indefinitely as they get older. It’s easy to empathize with this desire, particularly when you consider how continuity of location can help with staying connected to your...
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Understanding Our Services: Alzheimer’s Care
Alzheimer’s can be one of the most difficult diagnoses to face. There’s so much uncertainty about your loved one’s future and what kind of care and support they will need. At FirstLight Home Care, we offer Alzheimer’s care designed specifically for this condition. It can help in a range of...
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Senior Safety Tips for the Home
National Senior Citizens Day is a time set aside to recognize our older population. Celebrated on August 21st, this day is meant to show appreciation to those who have worked, achieved, sacrificed and accomplished so much to make our lives and our world a better place. If you have a...
Mobility Aids Make Aging in Place Possible
When you have a loved one with mobility issues, it’s scary to leave them alone. It can seem like there are fall hazards everywhere, from the staircase and area rugs to the bathroom and bedroom. You might want them to move to an assisted living community where they can get more...
The rise of “elder orphans” has been dramatic in recent years. If you’re not familiar with the term, it refers to individuals who are aging alone, without a spouse or children to depend on for elder care. In fact, according to a study presented at the Annual Scientific Meeting of...
National Senior Health & Fitness Day: Stay Active at Any Age
For many older adults, the past year has been a difficult one filled with social isolation and loneliness. It’s led to a more sedentary lifestyle and less time exercising, especially if their previous schedule involved going to a gym or working with a trainer. This, in turn, has triggered an...
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Signs It Might Be Time for In-Home Care
Many adult children wonder when it’s time to find in-home care for a loved one. If you find yourself stopping over more often to check on your aging parents or other family members, now may be the time to look at home care options. Investing your time as a family...
Healthy Eye Care Habits for Seniors
By getting regular exams and maintaining healthy habits for aging eyes, seniors have a better chance of detecting certain eye diseases early on, helping to safeguard their vision as they age. It’s never too early to start protecting your eyes. Healthy eye care habits and routine exams can help maintain...
Common Signs It’s Time for Home Care
How to Tell if Your Senior Loved One Needs Help Sometimes it’s easy to see the signs. Other times it’s not so obvious, or things happen more gradually. Is it time for home care? Here are some common indicators that may suggest your elderly loved one could benefit from additional...
5 TIPS FOR HELPING THE ELDERLY WITH PERSONAL HYGIENE
Everyday tasks can become more difficult as we age. For many seniors, good personal hygiene can be especially challenging due to a lack of mobility and sometimes a sheer lack of energy. Depression, isolation, dementia, a fear of falling, or medication side effects can all cause seniors to lose interest...
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