FirstLight Welcomes Kristina Torrey as Staff Development Associate
Kristina Torrey has joined FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston and FirstLight Home Care of Boston-Back Bay as our Staff Development Associate. Kristina is responsible for hiring and onboarding new members of the FirstLight caregiver team. Her most recent experience was working as an HR support specialist for a…
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How To Avoid Caregiver Stress - Tips & Tricks
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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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As President, Steve manages FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston as well as FirstLight Home Care of Boston-Back Bay and leads the community relations and business development efforts. Prior to opening the FirstLight office in 2015, Steve served in a number of management positions at marketing services organizations, where…
Elderly Fall Prevention Tips - Senior Home Care
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According to the National Council on Aging (NCOA), falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for older Americans. One in four older Americans experience a fall annually. At FirstLight®, our goal is to provide senior home care that makes your loved ones feel safe. Elderly fall prevention…
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FirstLight Welcomes Nachelle Augustin as Care Support Coordinator
Nachelle Augustin has joined FirstLight Home Care as our Care Support Coordinator. In this new role, Nachelle performs supervisory in-home visits to clients---to support our hard-working caregivers, updates and reviews care plans, and provides ongoing oversight and training for caregivers. She also assists with scheduling and care coordination. Over the…
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New Bill Would Help Older Adults Afford Home Modifications
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As a leading provider of home care services and a member of the HomesRenewed Coalition, FirstLight supports the introduction of the Home Modifications for Accessibility Act. Earlier this month, Representatives Charlie Crist (D-FL) and Tom Suozzi (D-NY) introduced the Home Modification and Accessibility Act, which creates financial incentives for homeowners…
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FirstLight Support of the Mass. Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition
We are proud to be a 2022 Patron-level supporter/donor to the Massachusetts Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA) and member of the affiliated, Massachusetts Business Immigration Coalition. We support their efforts to expand opportunities for all foreign-born people and their children, so they can make the most of their talent…
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Ways to Improve Mental Health in Older Adults
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Mental health consists of emotional, psychological and social well-being. It impacts the way we think, feel, act and relate to others. Positive mental health is essential to overall health and quality of life. The American Association of Geriatric Psychiatry estimates that 20% of people aged 55 years and older experience…
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If you’ve ever considered a second career, now may be an ideal time to learn more about the career opportunities that are available in professional caregiving. Many adults who retire from their long-term jobs decide to embark on a second-act career. Caregiving as a second career can be extremely rewarding…
New Care Support Coordinator Position: We're Adding to our Office Team
As our service to clients continues to grow, we are once again, expanding our office staff. We are a friendly, fun, and upbeat, team-oriented work environment. The Care Support Coordinator is a vital, new role at FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston and Boston Back-Bay. This full-time position helps ensure continuity…
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