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Depression is common amongst aging parents. As parents begin to age, they also begin to recognize the realities of their mortality through physical and mental limitations. Signs of depression should never be taken lightly-there are a number of important issues in regards to depression amongst the elderly. Please make sure...
During the winter months, exercising is the last thing many of us want to do. Although, we all know how important it is to continue to stay active, and a good exercise regime year around will help maintain a healthy lifestyle. With that said, it isn’t only important for you to...
Caregiving Tips From Nurse Gina
Here at FirstLight Home Care, we believe it takes an incredibly special person to be a caregiver. Patience, understanding, unconditional love and kindness to not just a loved one, but to others in need of care as well. It’s not easy being a caregiver; there are struggles emotionally, mentally and of...
The Benefits of Drinking Water
In today’s medicine-centric world there seems to be a pill for everything. Whether you have a headache, digestive problems, or want to lose weight, there is a “magic” pill that can take care of all your problems. But do you ever stop and wonder what might be causing these problems...
Non Medical Home Care Versus Medical Home Care
What is the difference between medical home care and non medical home care? This ultimate guide from the experts at FirstLight explains.
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Indoor Activities for Seniors to Help With Winter Blues
Learn more from FirstLight Home Care on tips for finding indoor activities for seniors this winter.
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5 Best Ways To Keep Your Heart Healthy
Lifestyle and family history both play an important role in the health of your heart. As we all know, living with heart disease or any other heart condition may be ultimately debilitating and decrease your life span. The good thing from all this, is that most heart conditions can be prevented...
Six Mistakes Adult Children Make Taking Care of Sick Parents
Learn about the common caregiving pitfalls to avoid when taking care of sick parents to ensure a smooth transition for you and your loved one.
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By Cindy Smith, Guest blogger As a die-hard smoker myself for 20 years, I know how hard it is to quit smoking. Nicotine is an addiction like no other! In fact, it’s two addictions: a physical addiction to nicotine and a psychological addiction to daily smoking rituals. It is estimated that most...
Osteoporosis is known as the “silent disease” because many people do not realize they have it until they fall or experience a fracture. There are certain things we know: osteoporosis is a disease in which the bones become more and more fragile as they lose density, usually due to aging, menopause, and other factors...
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