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: Race Towards a Cure: Alzheimer’s and an Ageing Population
- Cost of Care: Calculate the Cost of Care in Your Area (Genworth)
- Emergency Preparedness: Preparing Your Loved Ones for an Emergency
- Fall Statistics: Falls in Older Adults
- Family Caregivers: Resources for Family Caregivers
- First-Time Caregivers: What the First-Time Caregiver Needs to Know
- Long-Term Care: A Guide for Families Having the Conversation about Long-Term Care
- Pets: How Pets Can Benefit the Mental and Physical Health of Older Adults
- Sleep: How Can Caregivers Better Manage Sleep and Burnout
- Caregiver Podcast
- Dementia Care Partner Talk Show Podcast
- Help Choose Home
- The Caring Generation
- The Working Daughter
- AARP
- Ageless Grace
- Alzheimer’s Association
- Cake
- Daily Caring
- National Aging in Place Council
- National Association for Homecare & Hospice
- National Council on Aging
- Next Avenue
Home Modifications to Reduce Fall Risk in Elders
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, falls are the leading cause of death from injury among older adults. One in four Americans aged 65 and older falls each year. That’s why it’s so important for families to be mindful of the risks associated with falls and to…
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Benefits of Non-Medical Home Care for Seniors
Non-medical home care can provide seniors with a wide range of benefits, including increased safety and security in the home, increased independence, access to socialization, improved quality of life, and improved health outcomes. Safety and Security in the Home Caregivers can help ensure a senior’s safety and security in the…
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5 New Year’s Resolutions For Being A Great Caregiver
From our Care Blog
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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