The FirstLight Care Corner

Simple Ways Family Caregivers Can Take Time for Themselves (and Not Feel Guilty!)

As a family caregiver, you are focused on the care of others. And often the one person you forget to take care of is yourself. We all know how important it is for you to stay healthy, fit and rested in order to be at your best. Caring for another...

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Join Us in The Fight Against Alzheimer’s

On The Longest Day, the strength of our light will outshine the darkness of Alzheimer’s. The longest day in our calendar year is determined by the day with the most daylight – the summer solstice. In 2019 this day is June 21. On this day, and through August, FirstLight® Home...

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Summer Travel Tips for the Family Caregiver

Summer is quickly approaching and for many, the longing for a vacation is in the air. But the idea of taking time off can be daunting for the 40+ million family caregivers who support and aid a loved one with everyday needs. As a caregiver, a summer holiday getaway may...

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Recovery After a Stroke: Tips for the Family Caregiver

May is National Stroke Awareness Month. If you are caring for a family member who has had a stroke, and you are helping them recover in their home, we know firsthand the high levels of emotional and physical stress you both may experience without proper in-home care services. Caregivers play...

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Our Best Mother’s Day Advice

“A mother is your first friend, your best friend, your forever friend.” —Unknown Mother’s Day is a holiday that it is observed in many different forms throughout the world. According to History.com, the American incarnation of Mother’s Day was created by Anna Jarvis in 1908 and became an official U.S....

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5 Reasons to Thank a Nurse. National Nurses Week is May 6-12.

Nursing is a noble profession that is not for the faint of heart. Nurses face risks and challenges in their job each day, and their courage and patients should be celebrated. In 1993, the American Nurses Association declared May 6-12 as the national week to honor and elevate the nursing...

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