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Spring Summit a success for FirstLight Home Care

Last week’s Spring Summit in Indianapolis was a great success! Attendees heard from our panel of experts on topics such as networking, recruiting, office efficiency, SEO, team building, dementia care, aging in place and risk management, and discussed best practices with one another as well as other invaluable insider knowledge...

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National prescription drug take-back day

Want to jump on the spring-cleaning bandwagon while supporting an important public health issue? Take a moment this weekend and clean out your medicine cabinet. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is sponsoring a nationwide prescription drug “Take-Back” initiative in an effort to combat increased drug abuse and theft. On Saturday,...

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Calming the storms

Martha, my mother-in-law who has Alzheimer’s disease, is now requiring more personal care every day. It has been a long winter for her; she has been in the hospital several times with urinary tract infections, pneumonia, dehydration and this last admission was because she became weak, unconscious and fell. With...

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Easter holiday offers chance to connect with elderly loved ones

Another holiday has arrived and for many people, holidays equal family, food and fun. This can be especially exciting for seniors who don’t have the opportunity to spend a lot of quality time with friends and loved ones. Regardless of the religious beliefs of the seniors involved, Easter is a...

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Helping seniors go green

Most of us are aware that Earth Day is approaching next week on Friday, April 22. A day devoted to raising awareness about the Earth and the issues that affect it, this day is extremely unique for the fact that it is one of the only events that is celebrated...

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I’m the pastrami

This week has been more challenging than most. My 35-year-old daughter, Angie, has been having back problems and had to go for an outpatient surgery procedure in an attempt to reduce the numbness, tingling and sharp pain she has been experiencing. Her and my son-in-law, Bob, needed to leave around...

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Must-have traits for every caregiver

In the United States, over 65 million people provide care for a chronically ill, disabled or aged family member or friend, according to the National Alliance for Caregiving. Even though 29 percent of the U.S. population is providing care, this doesn’t mean that all 29 percent is cut out for...

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Oral health care for the elderly

A recent visit to the dentist left me thinking about the issue of oral health care for the elderly. A report on the oral health of older Americans noted that dental care is a luxury many of the seniors in our society can’t afford; a whopping 20 percent of Americans...

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Another End of the Spectrum

My mother in law, Martha, who has Alzheimer’s disease, has been my main focus here; however, today I would like to talk about my foster mother who is 88 years old. Her name is Jule, short for Julia, and I can still hear my foster dad say, “Now Jule” when...

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Cruisin’ in the fast lane

A recent video news clip from Philadelphia’s NBC affiliate shows a 68-year old woman driving the wrong way down a major express way—putting her life as well as many others on the road at stake. Unfortunately, this scenario and other related accidents occur daily as many seniors encounter driving difficulties...

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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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