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Forget the Oscars, HomeCare Pulse 2016 Award Winners Announced

It’s award season and as many famous celebrities prepare to walk the red carpet, our FirstLight Home Care franchise operators across the United States are walking the “caring carpet”. We are honored to announce the 51 FirstLight Home Care offices that won the prestigious Provider of Choice, Employer of Choice,...

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We ❤️ You: Control Your Blood Pressure

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (DCD) along with Million Hearts have put together a national effort to prevent 1 million heart attacks and strokes in the United State by 2017. They will achieve this goal by increasing awareness of your blood pressure. They want you to get it...

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We’ve Got Our Eyes On You: National Eye Care Month

January is National Eye Care Month. It is also National Glaucoma Awareness Month. This means it’s time to schedule your annual eye exam. It is important, at any age, to have your eyes checked. We asked our own Nurse Gina why it’s important and she gave us these reasons. Early...

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4 Things to Elder Proof Your Bathroom

Each year thousands* of people over the age of 55 are injured in the bathroom due to simple slip and falls while in the bath or using the bathroom. As the aging become more fragile or health problems and side effects from medications can increase chances of injury, there are...

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Beat the Odds: Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions

Did you know that only 8 percent of the people that set a New Year’s resolution actually achieve their goal*. Why is that? Research from Psychology Today has found that making your resolutions work will involve changing behaviors—and in order to change a behavior, you have to change your thinking...

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Family Finances: Coping With the Costs of Dementia

Money Magazine just released an article in a series of stories written by Donna Rosato on Coping with the Aging’s Costliest Challenge: The Costs of Dementia. If you have a family member living with dementia or Alzheimer’s and you’re caring for them, you know first-hand the financial challenges this uniquely...

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Gift Giving Ideas for your Elderly Parents “Who Have Everything”

If you’ve still have holiday shopping to do and a few people on your list that are difficult to buy for, don’t panic, we’ve put together a list of some great gifts ideas that might surprise the person who has everything. Tech-savvy gifts. If your parents enjoy technology, some electronic...

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5 Healthy Tips To Avoid Weight Gain During The Holidays

The holidays are here and no one wants to be around a killjoy at a Christmas party or a family get-together because they’re trying to avoid the temptations of the season’s high-calorie bounty and dodge the gift of a few additional pounds this season. Whether it’s one, three, or seven...

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Embracing Old Man Winter

The last few leaves on your tree are about to fall. Gray skies have taken over. Winter is approaching fast. Unless you plan on heading south for the next 5 months to avoid the cold, you need to get prepared. Winter can be a challenge, so you need to find...

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How To Enjoy The Holidays

For many, the holidays are stressful times. Parties, holiday shopping, family gatherings, too much food, over spending…too many obligations and no time for relaxation. This isn’t how you want it to be, but yet every year it is. This year make a declaration to yourself to make it different. Today...

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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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