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5 Steps To Controlling High Blood Pressure
After being diagnosed with high blood pressure, there are a number of ways to keep it under control. Having high blood pressure isn’t something anyone wishes for, but if you do have high blood pressure, think of it as a time to change your lifestyle for the better. There are...
Falling is an all too common problem with seniors that often lead to injuries and future health complications (due to a decline in bone mass throughout aging, falls can be the first step to decreasing health.) In fact, the majority of accidents that occur in retirement facilities are falls. The...
Today, November 15 is the great American Smokeout, a day initiated by the American Cancer Society to bring awareness to a habit that can be life-threatening. Did you know that one in five Americans still smoke? Or that using tobacco is the #1 cause of premature death in the United...
November is National Diabetes Month and FirstLight Home Care would like to bring your attention to an illness that impacts millions of Americans every day. According to the National Diabetes Association: Nearly 26 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes. Another 79 million Americans have pre-diabetes and...
Tracking Devices for Your Wandering Parent
A GPS tracking device for your aging parent? I know, it sounds a little strange at first… at least it did to me. I had really only heard of tracking devices being used by search and rescue teams, the police, and possibly the nervous parents of toddlers and/or new teenage...
Wii by Nintendo: An Effective Way For Seniors To Exercise And Have Fun
Video games often get a bad rap, especially when it comes to how many hours young kids and teenagers can be glued to them. Hours of sedentary sitting along with the less-than-nutritious diets of many children are a recipe for an overweight, unhealthy generation. But, video game promoters and advocates...
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A couple of weeks ago I wrote about a long-time friend of mine who had been caring for his elderly mother. My blog entry was also about how FirstLight Home Care is meeting the needs of aging America, and an unfortunate lack of awareness surrounding caregiving options. This week however,...
Diabetic Care: Five Ways To Avoid Complications
Diabetics and those caring for diabetics know and understand the severity of this disease. When living with diabetes it is important to also understand the care needed to prevent any complications. Diabetes has the ability to wear down our bodies over time; this chronic illness requires constant awareness. Here...
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Happiness begets happiness. When we think positive thoughts, we lessen stress, increase our coping skills and reduce the risk of depression and cardiovascular disease. Everyone likes being happy, but it’s not always easy to get there. To start on your path to happiness and positivity, follow these tips: Surround yourself...
Caregiving Doesn’t Stop If Your Loved One Is Hospitalized
Today we handed the spotlight over to Martine Ehrenclou, M.A., an award-winning author and patient advocate, who shared her personal experiences of handling the care and hospitalization of her mother and godmother and how others can navigate the intimidating hospital world. Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments...
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