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Understanding Our Services: Personal Care
Do you have a loved one with physical challenges or a chronic condition? Personal care can help with daily activities, like bathing, dressing, eating and getting ready for bed. At FirstLight® Home Care, we always provide these services with the utmost care and respect, ensuring your loved one’s dignity and...
Careers in Aging: Now Hiring Caregivers, CNAs, RNs
Recently we recognized Careers in Aging Week (CIAW) with the hope of bringing greater awareness and visibility to the wide-ranging career opportunities in this field. With the recent global pandemic and an aging population in our country, the need for senior caregivers has never been more apparent. If you’re a...
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6 Ideas for Celebrating Mother’s Day
Last year’s Mother’s Day was certainly untraditional. This year, with more of us receiving COVID-19 vaccinations, there’s more freedom to spend time together. It’s great news considering the importance of this special day. If you haven’t been able to spend much time with your mother – or another relative that’s...
Looking for a Caregiver Job? Does Company Culture Matter?
There’s a shortage of healthcare workers in this country across many areas, including in the home care field. That means if you’re looking for a caregiver job, your skills are definitely in demand. However, not all home care companies are created equal. When you’re looking for a job as a...
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Understanding Our Services: Travel Companions
For many older adults, their senior years offer time to travel and explore the world. Likewise, they finally have the flexibility to visit children and grandchildren in different locations. However, if they have issues with mobility, a chronic illness or disability, it can spoil their travel plans. That’s where travel...
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How to Find In-Home Care You Can Trust
Is a loved one having trouble with dressing, bathing or mobility on their own, or are they missing doctor’s appointments? These are red flags that it’s time to consider in-home care. If in-home care is something you want to explore, you need to find a company you can trust. This...
Understanding Parkinson’s Disease and Providing In-Home Care
In the U.S. alone, nearly one million people are living with Parkinson’s disease, with 60,000 new cases diagnosed every year. There are more people with Parkinson’s than multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy and Lou Gehrig’s disease combined. Yet, it can be a condition that is difficult to diagnose and hard to...
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What Skills Do You Need to Be a Caregiver?
Being a caregiver is a rewarding career path. However, it’s not for everyone. It takes a unique blend of skills and abilities, along with a strong desire to help others. If this sounds like the kind of work that’s a good fit for you, you may be wondering what kind...
Personalizing Amazon Alexa for Seniors
By: My Caring Plan Amazon Alexa just may be the perfect digital device for your loved one. Seniors can talk to Alexa just as they would a normal person and ask it for a wide range of services. As a holistic resource, Alexa can become an integral part of your...
Understanding Our Services: Disability Care
Helping a loved one who has special needs isn’t easy. If you are a family caregiver, it’s up to you to provide comfort and disability care in a range of ways, from housekeeping help and assistance with bathing and dressing to running errands and transportation. Not only is this a...
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