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
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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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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