FirstLight Resources
We’ve gathered helpful caregiving resources for you and your loved ones. See below for informative articles, resources, podcasts and helpful websites about home care, self-care, aging and more.
- Alzheimer's: Caregivers Share: Best activities to get through the dreary months
- Alzheimer's: Race Towards a Cure: Alzheimer’s and an Ageing Population
- Fall Statistics: Falls in Older Adults
- Family Caregivers: Resources for Family Caregivers
- Medicare vs. Medicaid: What You Need to Know
- Pets: How Pets Can Benefit the Mental and Physical Health of Older Adults
- Sleep: How Can Caregivers Better Manage Sleep and Burnout
- Caregiver Podcast
- Daughterhood The Podcast: For Caregivers
- Dementia Care Partner Talk Show Podcast
- The Caring Generation
- The Happy Healthy Caregiver
- The Working Daughter
- Untangling Alzheimer’s and Dementia
- AARP
- Ageless Grace
- Aging Life Care Association
- Alzheimer’s Association
- Cake
- Daily Caring
- Genworth: Financial Solutions for Long-Term Care
- National Aging in Place Council
- National Association for Homecare & Hospice
- National Council on Aging
- Next Avenue
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Home Care vs. Assisted Living in Boston: A Cost & Lifestyle Comparison
Making decisions about long-term care for a loved one is one of the most significant and challenging moments a family can face. In the Boston area, two primary paths often emerge: aging in place with professional in-home care or moving to a dedicated assisted living community. Both options offer valuable support, but they provide fundamentally different lifestyles, care models, and financial commitments. The weight of this choice can feel immense, leaving families wondering which path truly aligns with their loved one’s needs, personality, and budget. We've been in your shoes and understand that this isn’t just a logistical puzzle—it’s an...
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Home Care vs. Assisted Living in Boston: A Cost & Lifestyle Comparison
Making decisions about long-term care for a loved one is one of the most significant and challenging moments a family can face. In the Boston area, two primary paths often emerge: aging in place with professional in-home care or moving to a dedicated assisted living community. Both options offer valuable support, but they provide fundamentally different lifestyles, care models, and financial commitments. The weight of this choice can feel immense, leaving families wondering which path truly aligns with their loved one’s needs, personality, and budget. We've been in your shoes and understand that this isn’t just a logistical puzzle—it’s an...
Learn More about Home Care vs. Assisted Living in Boston: A Cost & Lifestyle Comparison