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Coping Strategies for Dementia Caregivers
This week, we have a guest post from one of our readers, Annabelle Short. Anna is a caregiver to her mom who is living with dementia and she has some valuable advice on coping strategies for dementia caregivers. Sometimes, the decision of becoming a caregiver is not entirely up to...
A Family Caregiver’s Guide to Senior Safety and Emergency Preparedness
September focuses on Falls Prevention and Emergency Preparedness If you’re a family caregiver, you may, at some point, need to handle an unexpected situation when it comes to your loved one. It could be anything from helping them stay safe during a natural disaster to helping them heal after a...
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Caring for Our Military Caregivers
From cost of care to dealing with conditions like traumatic brain injuries and post-traumatic stress disorder, military caregivers face many obstacles.
Immunization Awareness for Older Adults
August is National Immunization Awareness Month, an annual observance meant to highlight the importance of vaccination for people of all ages. However, vaccines are particularly important for older adults because as you age, your immune system weakens, and it can be more difficult to fight off infections. The older you...
The Impact of Being a Spousal Caregiver
Taking on the role of spousal caregiver can be tough, but there are a number of ways that enlisting the help of FirstLight Home Care can benefit you.
How does Alzheimer’s Affect the Family Caregiver?
The impact of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s has a ripple effect on the entire family and their network of friends, but most likely the biggest effect is on the family caregiver. The impact Alzheimer’s disease has on caregivers can lead to a variety of emotions, from guilt...
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6 Tips for Long Distance Family Caregivers
Many families live long distances from one another, and caregiving from afar is more prevalent today than it has been in years. Trends in family mobility and urbanization are moving more and more adult children farther from their aging parents, making family care more difficult. If you are one of...
Simple Ways Family Caregivers Can Take Time for Themselves (and Not Feel Guilty!)
As a family caregiver, you are focused on the care of others. And often the one person you forget to take care of is yourself. We all know how important it is for you to stay healthy, fit and rested in order to be at your best. Caring for another...
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Summer Travel Tips for the Family Caregiver
Summer is quickly approaching and for many, the longing for a vacation is in the air. But the idea of taking time off can be daunting for the 40+ million family caregivers who support and aid a loved one with everyday needs. As a caregiver, a summer holiday getaway may...
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“A mother is your first friend, your best friend, your forever friend.” —Unknown Mother’s Day is a holiday that it is observed in many different forms throughout the world. According to History.com, the American incarnation of Mother’s Day was created by Anna Jarvis in 1908 and became an official U.S....
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