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How to Tell When It’s Time for Home Care

It can be hard to tell when it’s time for home care for seniors and their families. Here are some common signs to watch for.

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Dementia Care Resources for Caregivers and Seniors

Here’s how to address the top factors for dementia symptoms, get dementia care assistance and care for yourself while caring for others.

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3 Ways Caregivers Maintain Life Balance in Charlotte

It’s more important that caregivers maintain life balance when things get hectic, not less. Here’s how you can do it in Charlotte.

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Back-to-School Tips for Family Caregivers

Autumn can be hectic, but the right strategy can help. Here are our favorite back-to-school tips for family caregivers to manage it smoothly.

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How to Tell When It’s Time for Home Care

It can be hard to tell when it’s time for home care for seniors and their families. Here are some common signs to watch for.

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Dementia Care Resources for Caregivers and Seniors

Here’s how to address the top factors for dementia symptoms, get dementia care assistance and care for yourself while caring for others.

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3 Ways Caregivers Maintain Life Balance in Charlotte

It’s more important that caregivers maintain life balance when things get hectic, not less. Here’s how you can do it in Charlotte.

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Back-to-School Tips for Family Caregivers

Autumn can be hectic, but the right strategy can help. Here are our favorite back-to-school tips for family caregivers to manage it smoothly.

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How to Keep Seniors Moving When It’s Hot in Charlotte, NC

There are plenty of resources in Charlotte to help keep seniors moving during the summer—here are some of our favorites.

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Our Midyear Checklist for Family Caregivers

Life speeds up in the fall, so a midyear plan or checklist for family caregivers is essential. Here’s how to do it.

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The 3 Best Senior Travel Resources in Greater Charlotte

Traveling with older adults can be complicated, but Charlotte has many senior travel resources to make it easier. Here are our favorites.

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June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month

For many families, navigating memory loss can feel overwhelming. here to offer guidance is Mary Ellen Fleming, Chief Operating Officer with FirstLight Home Care in Charlotte. The struggle is real for patients suffering from Dementia and Alzheimer and caregivers and family who watch the decline of their loved ones. Simple visit or extra care can be tough for everyone involved. Fleming says while the terms are often used interchangeably, there’s a key difference. “Dementia is an umbrella term that describes a range of symptoms affecting memory and thinking,” she said. “Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia, and it...

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How to Help With Summer Hydration for Seniors

With a few simple strategies, you can help with hydration for seniors so they can enjoy the summer. Here’s how.

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Top Senior Mental Health Resources in Charlotte, NC

Charlotte is full of senior mental health resources to help your friends and family members feel and live better. Here are some of our favorites.

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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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