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New Year’s Strategies for the Family Caregiver
By Beth Bourgault, Caregiver, FirstLight Home Care of Salem, Mass. FirstLight Home Care 2016 Caregiver of the Year Being a family caregiver is both a rewarding and challenging role. Becoming a primary source of care – when you used to be a daughter, son, sister, brother, wife, husband, friend –...
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Working Family Caregivers: Managing a Delicate Balance
The challenges of the family caregiver are gaining more visibility. But there’s one part of the family caregiving story that still needs much more attention: the struggles of the family caregiver who’s also maintaining a job. New data is giving us a clearer picture of the impact of caregiving on...
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Give Your Loved Ones the Gift of Memories This Holiday
One of the joys of aging is sharing stories. For many older adults, stories are a connection to the past and evidence of a life well-lived. And for the families of these historians, stories are a way to preserve memories for years – and generations – to come. With so...
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How are you celebrating Grandparents Day this Year?
How will you be celebrating Grandparents Day this year? It’s officially September 11 this year and it’s the perfect time to participate in some fun activities with the grandparents in your family. It’s also an opportunity to become involved with grandparents who may not be able to travel or see their...
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Essential safety tips for seniors living alone
According to figures compiled by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) approximately 87 percent of individuals in the U.S. aged 65+ expect to be able to “age in place.” As the population ages, that means the numbers of seniors living alone — independently, or semi-independently, as long as possible will continue...
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Travel tips for adults with special needs
We’re in the dog days of summer, and while school starts soon in some locations, others plan to vacation in August due to lower rates at certain resorts and locales. In any case, traveling is a challenge whether you or your loved ones have physical, mental or other special needs....
Five ways you can age better starting today
It is a fact of life that we all age each day; however, there are ways that you and the seniors in your life can be proactive to help age “better” each and every day. From incorporating exercise into a daily routine or using mental quizzes to help stay sharp...
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Getting out during Parks and Recreation Month
July is Parks and Recreation Month in the United States and this is a great time to help the seniors in your life be able to enjoy time in the great outdoors. In Detroit, Michigan this week, there are a hundreds of senior soldiers that are taking part in the National Veterans...
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Three Things You Can Do Today to Help Your Eyes
Diminished eyesight is a growing problem – especially among aging American adults. Approximately 142 million U.S. citizens 40 and older have vision problems and by age 75, the American Academy of Ophthalmology indicates 70 percent of adults will develop cataracts. This occurs when the lens of your eyes become cloudy...
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Mother’s Day Gift Ideas – FirstLight Home Care
“Biology is the least of what makes someone a mother.” This telling quote from Oprah Winfrey is a great segue into the celebration of Mother’s Day and what it has to offer your family, friends, children and of course, moms. If you are preparing to spend time with Mom this...
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