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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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Regular Eye Doctor Appointment to Help Prevent Glaucoma

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 overall health and well-being - learn more about how FirstLight Home Care can help!

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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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Alzheimer’s Disease Early Warning Signs

Memory loss that disrupts daily life may be an Alzheimer’s disease early warning sign or a symptom of another dementia. Alzheimer’s is a brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. The disease is the only cause of death among the top 10 in America without a way...

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Family Caregivers Need Vacations Too

We talk about it all the time – the tremendous responsibilities that fall on family caregivers. Caring for an elderly parent can be emotionally and physically draining. And for primary caregivers, it is often a 24/7, 365-day-a-year job. Taking any kind of break – let alone a planned vacation –...

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New Law Involves Caregivers of Veterans During Transition Out of Military

FirstLight Home Care recently learned of news regarding the National Defense Authorization Act of 2018 and additional assistance for veterans and caregivers of veterans. The following information was published on ConnectingVets.com: Thanks to the National Defense Authorization Act of 2018, service members who are transitioning out of the military will...

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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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