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Personal or Companion Care: Which is Better?
“Sometimes asking for help is the most meaningful example of self-reliance.”— Unknown If you are caring for a loved one, whether it’s an aging parent who needs help around the home or a family member with a disability, there may come a time when you – as the family caregiver...
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Tips for Providing Home Care for Disabled Adults
If you are a family caregiver, here are some tips and advice from FirstLight on how to provide care for disabled adults at home.
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Why It’s Important to Manage Caregiver Stress
Family caregivers face a lot of stress. Many work full-time jobs and raise their own families on top of the responsibilities of looking after their aging parent. The demands of the job can take both a physical and mental toll on even the most resilient people, leaving them drained and...
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New Year’s Resolutions for Family Caregivers
New year. New you. A sampling of New Year’s resolutions to help family caregivers stay happy, healthy and energized in 2019. 2019 is just days away and the beginning of a new year is a perfect time to evaluate our lives, address challenges and move forward with positivity. For caregivers,...
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5 Helpful Tips for First-Time Caregivers
In November, we celebrate National Home Care and Family Caregivers Month, observances that are central to FirstLight Home Care. Throughout the month, our FirstLight weekly blog will focus on providing the tools, tips, resources and peace of mind that so many family caregivers need. If you are or have been...
We Are Called to Support Family Caregivers
In November, we celebrate National Home Care and Family Caregivers Month, observances that are central to FirstLight Home Care. Throughout the month, our FirstLight weekly blog will focus on providing the tips, resources, peace of mind and inspiration that so many family caregivers need. If you are or have been a family caregiver,...
Learn more about our Healthy Brain Services. FirstLight offers specialized care to support brain health. FirstLight Home Care and Ageless Grace partner on brain fitness program It’s never too early to start doing whatever it takes to keep your brain young, healthy and active. Sustaining healthy brain function and keeping the...
10 Inspiring Quotes for {Caregivers}
Caring for another person is selfless and quite rewarding. But it also can be a heavy responsibility, whether you’re a family member caring for a loved one or a professional caregiver working with a client. Oftentimes the stress that comes with being a family caregiver can make it difficult to...
In times of extreme heat, it’s especially important to protect our elderly loved ones. At FirstLight Home Care, our mission is to keep seniors safe, healthy and happy in any conditions. If you or an elderly loved one must be in the heat this summer, here are seven sun safety...
What’s the Best Advice Your Dad Has Given You?
Father’s Day is this Sunday. In celebration of all the dads out there – and the impact they have on our lives – we asked FirstLight Home Care team members to share the paternal words of wisdom that have proved to be true in their lives over the years. The...
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