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Promoting Healthy Aging: Guide to Celebrating Healthy Aging Month
As we age, taking care of our physical and mental health becomes even more important. September is recognized as Healthy Aging Month, a time to celebrate the many lifestyle strategies for seniors and senior health tips for aging gracefully. “Eat right and exercise.” We’ve heard this message all our lives....
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Immunization Awareness Month: Protecting Your Loved Ones with FirstLight Home Care Services
August is National Immunization Awareness Month, an annual observance meant to highlight the importance of vaccinations 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...
Why Long-Term Care is Important: FirstLight Home Care’s Services Explained
As your loved ones age and their health needs change, it can be difficult to know how best to provide the necessary care. At FirstLight Home Care, we understand that long-term care is important in helping maintain quality of life while providing peace of mind for family members. What is...
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Stress Awareness Month: Tips for Home Caregivers to Reduce Stress and Improve Well-Being
Being a caregiver for a family member can be an incredibly rewarding experience—but it can also be a challenging one. It is important to remember to practice self-care. As a family caregiver, you tend to be primarily focused on your loved one and don’t always realize that your own health...
Brain Injury Awareness Month – FirstLight Home Care
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, and if you’re caring for a family member with a traumatic brain injury (TBI), there’s no better time to educate yourself on what to do in your role as a TBI caregiver. Being the main source of support and care for brain injury patients...
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Spring Activities For Seniors & Caregivers – FirstLight Senior Home Care
After months of colder weather and gray skies in many parts of the country, springtime is a welcomed season for loved ones in senior home care. It can be especially refreshing for older adults who have spent the winter indoors with at home senior care. Fresh air, warmth and sunshine...
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How To Avoid Caregiver Stress – Tips & Tricks
It can be overwhelming to take care of a loved one who is aging or living with cognitive problems or a disability. Too much stress can be harmful to you and to the one in your care. It’s important to recognize the signs of caregiver stress and put actions in...
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Elderly Fall Prevention Tips – Senior Home Care
According to the National Council on Aging (NCOA), falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for older Americans. One in four older Americans experience a fall annually. At FirstLight®, our goal is to provide senior home care that makes your loved ones feel safe. Elderly fall prevention...
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Ways to Improve Mental Health in Older Adults
Mental health consists of emotional, psychological and social well-being. It impacts the way we think, feel, act and relate to others. Positive mental health is essential to overall health and quality of life. The American Association of Geriatric Psychiatry estimates that 20% of people aged 55 years and older experience...
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Health Benefits of Pets for Seniors
Many family caregivers know that the seniors they care for can sometimes experience loneliness and depression, which can cause long-term physical health issues. But did you know that therapy for this sense of isolation might just be found at the nearest animal shelter or pet store? Americans love their pets! Recent...
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