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Five Tips To Effectively Communicate With Seniors

In his book How to Say It to Seniors, author David Solie, who specializes in geriatric issues, describes the developmental tasks that the elderly face, and explains how these “tasks shape their behavior — whether they’re aware of it or not”. Solie describes the “crises of the elderly as a conflict...

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How Technology Is Changing The Lives of Seniors

Seniors and technology have long seemed to mix like oil and water. The joke that technology is too new, complicated, and confusing for aging adults has been played out in every comic, sitcom, and movie for decades; however, the notion that technology is only for kids could not be less true....

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Coping With The Loss Of A Parent

Losing a parent is a traumatic experience and hiding under your blankets may sound like the best idea for you…or simply wish that it all went away. However, we all know that this may work short-term, but it is important to have long-term plans on how to cope with the loss...

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Seniors and Technology: There’s an App For That!

Smartphone applications, commonly referred to as “apps”, have quickly become a staple in the daily lives of people around the world. Although often associated with younger adults, many apps have been introduced to the market that help aging adults connect with technology in a more accessible manner. Whether you need help tracing...

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How to be the Best Long-Distance Caregiver

Caring for loved ones from far away isn’t always an easy task. Many times, they need stay-at-home care that can’t be given from miles away. Sometimes you can feel helpless not being able to provide personal home care for those in your life who need it the most. Know that these...

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Top 5 Quit Smoking Products

By Cindy Smith, Guest blogger As a die-hard smoker myself for 20 years, I know how hard it is to quit smoking. Nicotine is an addiction like no other! In fact, it’s two addictions: a physical addiction to nicotine and a psychological addiction to daily smoking rituals. It is estimated that most...

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Knowing Your Parent’s Last Wishes

Talking with your parents about their last wishes can be a touchy subject. Chances are, it’s harder on you than them! It’s a subject that can’t be avoided, however, because there are some very important financial and emotional implications. The more you plan ahead — before someone is in a hospital bed or incapacitated...

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Myths About Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is known as the “silent disease” because many people do not realize they have it until they fall or experience a fracture. There are certain things we know: osteoporosis is a disease in which the bones become more and more fragile as they lose density, usually due to aging, menopause, and other factors...

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5 Steps To Controlling High Blood Pressure

After being diagnosed with high blood pressure, there are a number of ways to keep it under control. Having high blood pressure isn’t something anyone wishes for, but if you do have high blood pressure, think of it as a time to change your lifestyle for the better. There are...

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How to Reduce Your Stress Over the Holiday Season

We all look forward to Christmas, right? It is a day of relaxing, possibly watching the annual Christmas parade and/or football, eating too much yummy food, being thankful for all that we have and being surrounded by family and friends. Well, that’s how it’s supposed to be in a perfect...

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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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