The FirstLight Care Corner
For those who want to learn more about senior home care, guidance
for caregivers, and living your best day, every day.
Understanding Medicare and Medicare Advantage
Medicare is a national health insurance program in the United States, begun in 1966 under the Social Security Administration and now administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. It primarily provides health insurance for Americans aged 65 and older, but also for some people with disability status. In...
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Everyday Ways to Boost Brain Health
Brain health is the ability to remember, learn, play and maintain an active mind. According to the American Heart Association, failing brain health is a public health epidemic that could be more serious than we think. Consider these statistics: The brain begins showing signs of cognitive decline as a person...
Top Caregiver Skills| FirstLight Home Care
Considering a new career in home care? FirstLight offers full training and support – but these caregiver skills will also come in handy.
What are the Seven Stages of Alzheimer’s?
Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease that gradually worsens over a period of four to 20 years based on recent data from the Alzheimer’s Association. On average, however, most people live between four to eight years following diagnosis. The progression of the disease may be different for each person, but typically,...
