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Happy Holidays from FirstLight
May all that is beautiful, meaningful, and brings you joy be yours this holiday season and throughout the coming year. Season’s greetings from our Firstlight family to yours. From Us to You By: Dusty M. Kallembach It’s Christmas time, And I wish you well. May the Lord bless you With...
FirstLight Home Care Partners with Home Care Pulse At FirstLight Home Care, we are committed to collecting honest feedback and opinions from our clients and families. We’ve set a new standard by creating a Culture of Care that drives industry-leading client satisfaction. What does that mean for our clients? It...
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...
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...
‘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.
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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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...
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...
Halloween Safety Tips for Seniors
Halloween is a fun holiday for kids and adults. But for elderly loved ones, it can be stressful and a little unsettling, especially if they live alone. Older adults should feel safe and secure on Halloween, whether they hand out candy or not. These six Halloween safety tips for seniors...
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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- Alzheimer's & Dementia Care
- Caregiving
- Companion Care
- Health & Wellness
- In-home care
- Personal Care
- Senior Care
- Veteran Care