The FirstLight Care Corner
For those who want to learn more about senior home care, guidance
for caregivers, and living your best day, every day.
Get involved! A little goes a long way
Brian Kreindler, owner of FirstLight Home Care in Columbus, Ohio, is facilitating a Current Events Talk and luncheon for seniors next week at his local Jewish Community Center. The luncheon will focus on discussing politics and the upcoming election. Events like this are a great way for seniors to GET...
Connecting with a person who has Alzheimer’s Disease
I’m excited to share another guest post with our readers today. Ellen Woodward Potts is the co-author of A Pocket Guide for the Alzheimer’s Caregiver and here she discusses how to connect with a loved one who has Alzheimer’s Disease and shares some of her own personal experiences. At FirstLight,...
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Hospitals need to revamp to cater to aging population
According to a recent article on USA Today’s website, an astonishing one-third of hospital patients older than 70 leave more frail than when they arrived. Further research shows that even after they are released, nursing home care or rehabilitation can be necessary. The elder care experts quoted in the article...
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Caregiving Does Not Discriminate
I’m happy to introduce another guest blogger this week. Cindy Laverty is a nationally recognized caregiving expert who has dedicated her life to empowering caregivers. Today, she discusses her personal experiences as a family caregiver. Caregiving does not discriminate and caregiving usually happens when we least expect it. If not managed...
