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Senior Care
Fight Kidney Disease with These Tips
Kidney disease affects around 37 million people in the U.S., or 15% of the adult population. However, most people who have it don’t even know it. In fact, the National Kidney Foundation estimates that only 10% of those with chronic kidney disease are diagnosed. Left unchecked, it can cause serious...
How Respite Care Can Bring Relief
Caring for a loved one can be incredibly rewarding. It can also be enormously challenging. After all, you’re wearing a lot of hats: daughter or son, assistant, shopper, housekeeper, cook and more. It’s why more than one-third of family caregivers say their job is highly stressful emotionally, according to AARP....
Senior Isolation: Helping Seniors Stay Engaged
Watching an elderly loved one struggle with senior isolation is a heartbreaking experience. You want to give them the care and attention they need. However, with your own personal and work obligations, it can feel like an impossible situation. Now, in the age of COVID-19, you have the added risk...
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Caregiver Jobs Offer a Career with Meaning
Are you looking for a new job, one you will truly love? Many times, people find themselves in positions they don’t enjoy or aren’t well-suited for simply because that’s what’s available and becomes comfortable over time. However, it’s a new year and a great time for a change if you’re...
Elder Neglect: How to Identify the Signs and Help
As our country’s population continues to age, elder neglect is becoming a growing concern among families and health and human rights activists. Though instances of it are on the rise, it’s an issue that often goes underreported. This is simply because victims are typically frail, ill or dealing with conditions,...
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Celebrating Black History Month
This month, we celebrate historical achievements and reflect on the significant contributions African Americans have made in shaping history. FirstLight Home Care is proud to recognize Black History Month!
What to Know About COVID-19 Vaccination
As Americans get vaccinated over the coming months, it is important to keep following public health safety measures to protect yourself, your family and your community. The Centers for Diseases Control (CDC) continues to emphasize the following: In general, the more closely you interact with others and the longer that...
Finding Comfort in Caregiver Support
Most of us, at some point in our lives, will become a caregiver in some way. It could be helping an elderly parent, someone with a chronic illness or a disabled family member. In fact, family caregivers now encompass more than one in five Americans. Many family caregivers don’t think...
Preventing Falls in Older Adults
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 experiences a fall annually. Falls threaten seniors’ safety and independence and are a substantial medical risk that can result in hip fractures, cuts and...
Healthy Eye Care Habits for Seniors
By getting regular exams and maintaining healthy habits for aging eyes, seniors have a better chance of detecting certain eye diseases early on, helping to safeguard their vision as they age. It’s never too early to start protecting your eyes. Healthy eye care habits and routine exams can help maintain...
