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Brain Injury Awareness Month – FirstLight Home Care

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, and if you’re caring for a family member with a traumatic brain injury (TBI), there’s no better time to educate yourself on what to do in your role as a TBI caregiver. Being the main source of support and care for brain injury patients...

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Spring Activities For Seniors & Caregivers – FirstLight Senior Home Care

After months of colder weather and gray skies in many parts of the country, springtime is a welcomed season for loved ones in senior home care. It can be especially refreshing for older adults who have spent the winter indoors with at home senior care. Fresh air, warmth and sunshine...

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Winter Safety Tips for Seniors at Home and Outdoors

Depending on where you live, the weather can be frightful during the winter months. Plunging temperatures, snow and ice can pose problems both indoors and out. This can put older adults at greater risk of injuries and other weather-related health issues. Thankfully, you can prepare properly for the winter and...

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5 New Year’s Resolutions For Being A Great Caregiver

The beginning of a new year is a perfect time to evaluate our lives, address challenges and move forward with positivity. We’ve put together a collection of family caregiver New Year’s resolutions just for you. Avoiding Caregiver Burnout and Importance of Caregiver Mental Health Being a family caregiver for a...

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Safety Tips For Senior Travel During Holidays

Safety Tips For Senior Travel | Senior Safety During Holiday Travel

For many people, winter is full of family, friends and food. However, winter weather may make it more complicated to get out of the house, especially when an aging family member is the one driving. Seniors without traveling caregivers have to rely on their own vehicle for transportation, and they...

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Need home care but don’t know where to start? Take the first step with our Caregiving 101 webinar

Caregiving 101: How to Know When to Ask for Help 8 p.m. EST Nov. 30, 2022 Sign up here. Millions of adults across the country have found themselves in the position of taking on a caregiver role for a family member. The caregiving journey can be demanding and complex, and it...

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Senior Home Care – When Is The Right Time for Senior Care and Caregiver Services?

Many adults wonder when it’s time to find in-home care for a loved one. If you find yourself stopping over more often to check on your aging parents or other family members, now may be the time to look at senior home care options. During National Home Care and Family...

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Holiday Tips For Senior Travel & Travel Companions

The holidays will be here before we know it. If your senior loved one wants to travel this merry season, be sure to get them where they need to go safely and with minimal stress. Travel companions for seniors can be a great option to take the worry out of the...

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2022 Caregiver of the Year

Brian Roh of Charlotte, NC, was recognized as FirstLight’s National Caregiver of the Year during our 2022 National Conference. Ken and Mary Ellen Fleming, owners of FirstLight Home Care of Charlotte, describe Brian as thoughtful, genuine, compassionate, and someone who goes the extra mile to keep his clients safe and treat them with the dignity and respect they deserve. Brian lives our Culture of Care and our mission to help others have their best day - every day.

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How To Avoid Caregiver Stress – Tips & Tricks

It can be overwhelming to take care of a loved one who is aging or living with cognitive problems or a disability. Too much stress can be harmful to you and to the one in your care. It’s important to recognize the signs of caregiver stress and put actions in...

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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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