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National Eating Disorders Awareness Week – Understanding the Misconceptions
Are you or someone you care about struggling with an eating disorder? Eating disorders are complex illnesses that can be life-threatening for the young and old. February 23 to March 1 is the National Eating Disorders Awareness Week and it was started to support families and communities who are struggling...
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4 Things to Elder Proof Your Bathroom
Each year thousands* of people over the age of 55 are injured in the bathroom due to simple slip and falls while in the bath or using the bathroom. As the aging become more fragile or health problems and side effects from medications can increase chances of injury, there are...
Make a Difference In The Life Of A Senior
October is the month that has the largest community support day called Make a Difference. Millions of people gather around the country to improve the lives of others. In its 24th year, this day is all about helping those less fortunate or people who just need a helping hand. Seniors...
Health: Tips to Stay Cool during a Heat Wave
It’s August and that means it’s hot outside. Heat waves are hitting the U.S. hard and temperatures are soaring. For many people – especially our senior population – they do not have air conditioning. If you know someone in your neighborhood who does not have air conditioning and is struggling...
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Health: Foot Care and the Right Pair of Shoes
Be kind to your feet. As we age, the years of wear and tear can be hard on them. Disease, bad circulation, poorly trimmed toenails, and wearing shoes that don’t fit can also harm your feet. Nurse Gina has discussed many times within the FirstLight Home Care family that foot...
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Our Nurse Gina receives a lot of questions from families that recently started caring for aging family members. Their questions and concerns tend to focus on the best tools they can apply to their situation to help ease the role of caregiver. Here are some of our answers. Ask Questions:...
When we visit our clients for an in-home consultation, we often find there are misunderstandings about home care and what the experience entails. For many, home care is a blessing, a secure way for parents to rehabilitate in the home. Others are nervous about letting strangers into their home, because...
Family Discussion: Long Distance Caregiving
Caregiving from a distance is no easy task. It can be stressful because you can’t be there at a moment’s notice when your parents need you. To help reduce some of the stress and to help you organize the process for care when your loved ones do not live near...
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Restore Your Joy With These Caregiver Stress Relief Tips
Find yourself overwhelmed with your caregiving duties? Try these caregiver stress relief tips from FirstLight Home Care.
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Alzheimer’s Disease: Caring for the Caregiver
June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. Worldwide, 47 million people are living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias and behind every person fighting this disease is a family member and caregiver battling it too. We know you’ve got questions. You’re scared and worried about what is going to happen next....
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