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Alternatives to the Traditional Funeral

Guest blogger: Julie Grannan My mom passed away on August 2, 1997. Only 54 years old, she had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer a short six months prior. Being “younger” I don’t believe that she and my dad had really discussed their funeral/burial preferences. But when terminal illness comes knocking...

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Tips For Communicating With An Alzheimer’s Patient

Here at FirstLight Home Care, we work with lots of families caring for loved ones with many different diseases and disabilities. One disease that is particularly heart wrenching to watch and personally endure is Alzheimer’s. I have asked myself this question many times…as I get older “would I rather lose...

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Tracking Devices for Your Wandering Parent

A GPS tracking device for your aging parent? I know, it sounds a little strange at first… at least it did to me. I had really only heard of tracking devices being used by search and rescue teams, the police, and possibly the nervous parents of toddlers and/or new teenage...

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Wii by Nintendo: An Effective Way For Seniors To Exercise And Have Fun

Video games often get a bad rap, especially when it comes to how many hours young kids and teenagers can be glued to them. Hours of sedentary sitting along with the less-than-nutritious diets of many children are a recipe for an overweight, unhealthy generation. But, video game promoters and advocates...

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Fun Things To Do for Labor Day

So, it’s almost here. The official end of summer is marked by the long Labor Day weekend. What exactly are we celebrating on Labor Day? The name seems to be pretty self-descriptive, but often times it’s easy to not really think about what the holiday is really about. Let’s be...

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Men Are Caregivers Too

A couple of weeks ago I wrote about a long-time friend of mine who had been caring for his elderly mother. My blog entry was also about how FirstLight Home Care is meeting the needs of aging America, and an unfortunate lack of awareness surrounding caregiving options. This week however,...

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Seniors Go Back to School Too!

Guest Blogger: Julie Grannan August can be a bittersweet month, especially when you are a kid. The summer is coming to an end, the local pool has closed up even before Labor Day weekend hits, and it’s back to school time. But wait…back to school time for many kids is...

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Seniors Surf The Web Like Pros!

Just last week I received an email from my 82 year old grandpa telling me to click on a LINK to his new WEBSITE that promoted a book he wrote. Yes, I am completely impressed that he wrote a book at the age of 82 but I am even more...

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Diabetic Care: Five Ways To Avoid Complications

Diabetics and those caring for diabetics know and understand the severity of this disease. When living with diabetes it is important to also understand the care needed to prevent any complications. Diabetes has the ability to wear down our bodies over time; this chronic illness requires constant awareness. Here...

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How to Keep Loved Ones Safe in a Heatwave

Temperatures topped 100 degrees in many places across the country this week. In extreme heat, especially with high humidity, safety for our seniors is very important. At FirstLight Home Care, our mission is to keep seniors safe, healthy and happy in any conditions. Extreme heat can lead to heat stroke,...

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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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