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Getting Enough ZZZZs? The Importance of Sleep for Family Caregivers

We all know how important a good night’s sleep is to our health. Regular sleep deprivation can increase the risk for many health issues, including high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, obesity, stroke and dementia. Quality sleep for family caregivers is critical as they can especially be at risk for...

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Helping Seniors with Spring Maintenance: 5 Tips

Spring will be here before we know it. In fact, the first day of Spring is Tuesday, March 20. And in a few days, Daylight Savings Time begins, clocks change, and some of us gain a little extra light in the evenings. As the weather warms and things begin to...

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Caring for Adults with Disabilities

March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about developmental disabilities, teach the importance of inclusion and show that a successful life is possible. FirstLight Home Care is proud to advocate for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and we are honored to provide the assistance adults with...

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Family Caregivers Can Balance Career, Caregiving

Family Caregiver – noun | fam·i·ly care·giv·er One who takes care of a member of his or her family, often a senior parent or disabled relative; someone who is responsible for attending to the daily needs of another person. According to an AAPR Public Policy Institute study, the average U.S. family...

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Small Changes Can Lead to Lifetime of Heart Health

“Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.” – American author Robert Collier Small changes matter. That is true of many things in life, even when it comes to taking action to maintain heart health. Applying small changes at an early age can have positive, lasting...

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Cardiovascular Disease: Who is at Risk?

February is American Heart Month, an ideal time to commit to making small changes that can lead to a lifetime of heart health. Know your cardiovascular disease risk. Cardiovascular disease (also known as heart disease) remains the leading global cause of death for men and women, with more than 17.3...

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Understanding the Aid & Attendance Benefit for Veterans

Are you a military veteran in need of home care? The Aid & Attendance benefit may help reduce the cost of care. Many military veterans and their family are unaware of the Aid & Attendance benefits program for which they could be eligible. The Veterans Aid & Attendance Pension is...

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What is Glaucoma? Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

Glaucoma is a disease that damages the eye’s optic nerve. It usually happens when fluid builds up in the front part of the eye. That extra fluid increases eye pressure, damaging the optic nerve. It also can result in partial to complete loss of vision. Glaucoma is one of the...

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Healthy Eating for Seniors: 6 Ways to Eat Well as You Age

Healthy eating for seniors is an important part of their overall health and well-being. Eating a well-balanced diet is critical as they age. Proper nutrition provides the necessary vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, and it can help maintain a healthy weight. Eating right can also lower the risk of developing...

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Eye Care: 5 Healthy Habits for Aging Eyes

A look at some common age-related eye health problems and several healthy eye care tips that can help protect your vision as you age. Changes in vision can occur in your later years. As you reach the age of 60 and beyond, you can develop eye diseases and age-related eye...

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