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Six Mistakes Adult Children make when Parents are Aging and Sick
As an adult child, caring for an aging or sick parent is a major responsibility. While there are many factors and decisions to consider, there are also precautions the adult child must prepare for and seek to avoid while caring for their aging parent. Failure to plan ahead. Be sure...
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The Sandwich Generation…The New Normal?
Have you heard of the term “The Sandwich Generation?” Well, if you haven’t up until now, then you’ll probably start to hear it more and more. Heck, you might even be a member of The Sandwich Generation and you don’t even know it. It’s a term that I find extremely...
How to Keep Loved Ones Safe in a Heatwave
Temperatures topped 100 degrees in many places across the country this week. In extreme heat, especially with high humidity, safety for our seniors is very important. At FirstLight Home Care, our mission is to keep seniors safe, healthy and happy in any conditions. Extreme heat can lead to heat stroke,...
How to Know When It’s Time to Hire In-Home Care
By Julie Davis of Parentgiving.com Caregiving is one of the most loving and one of the most stressful roles you can take on. You may be motivated by many influences, from a sense of caring to a sense of responsibility. But no matter what has brought you to this role,...
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