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Gift certificates for caregiving services? Get ‘em here!
Anyone who’s experienced first-hand the rewards and challenges of caring for an elderly loved one can attest to how stressful it can be, especially if you can’t take time off for yourself. This week we launched FirstLight Home Care Instant Gift Certificate – an online program that allows you to...
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Defining your resources in a crisis
Guest blogger Joni Aldrich addresses the importance of being able to ask for help when you need it. Here are her tips on how to ask for and accept help and on how to identify who is best for each situation. As you go through any type of life...
The past week has proven to be a great start to the fall season. Warm temps, sunshine and changing leaves across most of the country create the perfect opportunity for people to get outdoors and get moving! While many of us have no trouble being active in the great outdoors,...
Recently, a situation came to light in the Denver, Colorado news about a man who obviously was suffering from some type of dementia. The wife had left apparently due to some behavior problems and the family tried unsuccessfully to intervene. A social worker interviewed the man and found he needed...
FirstLight in the news! Gina Kaurich shares her tips on hiring a caregiver
Anyone who has had to find an in-home caregiver for an aging parent or relative can attest to the difficulty in finding someone trustworthy, qualified and responsible enough to provide care for a loved one. Gina Kaurich, FirstLight Home Care’s executive director of client care services, was recently interviewed by...
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Disaster preparedness for older adults
As nature is hitting us with all forces across the nation; hurricanes, tornadoes, fires, and floods, a key resource for eldercare is an emergency supply kit. Each older adult’s needs and abilities are unique, but every older adult can take important steps to prepare for all kinds of emergencies and...
Today we bring you another guest post from eldercare expert Joni Aldrich. This month, she offers suggestions for the post-diagnosis medical waiting. If you’ve recently been diagnosed with an illness, waiting for that next phone call from your doctor or specialist can be agonizing. Here are some ideas to help...
Cancer myths can be risky assumptions
Another great post by guest blogger Joni Aldrich. This month, Joni addresses common myths associated with cancer. A myth is “an unfounded or false notion.” Although not usually considered dangerous, in the wrong context—such as associated with a cancer diagnosis—myths may lead to serious concerns. All cancers are created equal....
How to hire a caregiver that actually cares
As awareness of elder abuse increases, the difficulties of finding and hiring a trustworthy caregiver are brought to light. Many adult children have learned the hard way, as told in a recent LA Times article. The search for the right caregiver is made even more challenging in states like California...
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Building a winning team against cancer
Today, we welcome our first guest post from caregiving expert, author and speaker, Joni Aldrich. Here is Joni’s advice on how to build a winning team against cancer: The reality is that 4,000 people are diagnosed with cancer every day in the United States. To put that in perspective, that’s...
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