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Tips to Maintain Your Support Network

Having close friends and family is an important part of life. We spend years building the friendships and relationships that carry through our adult years. Social lives keep people happier and provide us with a safe haven from day-to-day stresses and challenges. But as people age, friends can start dropping...

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Alzheimer’s: Finding a Cure

More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia in the world and the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. It is projected that by 2050, the number of people living with the disease will rise to nearly...

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Happy Thanksgiving

‘Tis the season of gratitude! Wishing you a happy and festive Thanksgiving with family and friends. We hope your holiday is filled with love, laughter and appreciation.

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3 Best Travel Ideas for Older Travelers and Their Companions

Seniors are some of the biggest travelers out there. The idea that as you get older you should slow down and take it easy has been comprehensively debunked. Traveling more, further and to new and exciting locations is the number one aspiration for people over the age of 50. And...

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In Honor of Veterans Day

To all the brave men and women who have worn the uniform to protect and defend our great nation, we thank you. Today and every day, we honor you for your service. Happy Veterans Day! Get In-Home Support Whether you need elderly companion care services, 24-hour home care, or in-home...

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Thank You, Family Caregivers

Celebrated every November, National Family Caregivers Month recognizes the more than 53 million family caregivers across the country. This annual observance gives us the opportunity to increase awareness of caregiving issues, educate communities, and increase support for family caregivers. We would like to thank all the caregivers who provide essential...

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Halloween Safety Tips for Seniors

Halloween is a fun holiday for people of all ages. However, for older adults, it can come with its own set of unique safety concerns, and it can be a little unsettling, especially if they live alone. Older adults should feel safe and secure on Halloween. These Halloween safety tips...

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Keep These in Mind While Researching Care for Your Parents

Caring for the people you love can be an honor, but it can quickly become an overwhelming task, too. It can be difficult to maintain your daily routine—whether you’re working, raising a family, or both—while simultaneously caring for your aging parents. It’s natural to want them to have the best...

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Finding Stability During the Uncertainty of the Pandemic

Being a caregiver is already overwhelming, even if every day is calm and peaceful. Caring for a person adds stress across nearly every aspect of life. And with the added challenges of COVID-19, that stress can blossom into difficult challenges. However, there are means by which family caregivers can take...

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Celebrating the Positivity of Aging

Active Aging Week celebrates the positivity of aging today. It also focuses on the capabilities of older adults as fully participating members of society and spotlights the role models that lead the way. This week-long campaign, started by the International Council on Active Aging®, challenges society’s outlook on aging by...

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2024 Caregiver of the Year

FirstLight Home Care is pleased to honor Susanne DiDonato of Western Connecticut as its National Caregiver of the Year. Susanne was honored at our 2024 National Conference in Napa Valley, CA. A dedicated and kind caregiver, Susanne truly embodies what it means to be our Caregiver of the Year.

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