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Diabetes and Foot Care: What Every Senior Should Know

Did you know that about 50% of Americans with diabetes experience nerve damage that can affect their legs and feet!?

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August Is National Immunization Awareness Month

August is National Immunization Awareness month. It is important that as we get older, we stay up to date on recommended vaccines

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How to Keep Seniors Active This Summer in Clearwater, FL

It’s hard to keep seniors active during Florida’s summer heat, but Clearwater has plenty of resources to help. Here are our favorites.

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Summer Fun: Senior Discounts and Things to Do Around Tampa Bay

Looking for ways to stay active and beat the Tampa heat this summer? From catching a movie to enjoying a shopping trip or visiting a local recreation center, discover senior-friendly indoor activities that are fun, social, and perfect for staying cool.

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Diabetes and Foot Care: What Every Senior Should Know

Did you know that about 50% of Americans with diabetes experience nerve damage that can affect their legs and feet!?

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August Is National Immunization Awareness Month

August is National Immunization Awareness month. It is important that as we get older, we stay up to date on recommended vaccines

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How to Keep Seniors Active This Summer in Clearwater, FL

It’s hard to keep seniors active during Florida’s summer heat, but Clearwater has plenty of resources to help. Here are our favorites.

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Summer Fun: Senior Discounts and Things to Do Around Tampa Bay

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Helping Seniors Improve Eating and Hydration Habits

As we get older, eating a proper diet and staying hydrated become more important; and often, more difficult. Many seniors experience less of an appetite, side effects from medications, memory issues, or other problems that impact their food and water intake. Luckily, there are many creative and senior-friendly ways that caregivers, senior living communities, and family members can implement to encourage seniors to eat healthier and drink more fluids. Why Seniors Struggle With Water And Food Intake To better understand how to help seniors improve their nutrition, it is important to also understand reasons of why many have poor eating...

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10 Hidden Home Hazards for Seniors (And How To Resolve Them)

Many home hazards for seniors go unnoticed until an accident happens. From poor lighting to clutter and medication mistakes, these hidden dangers can increase the risk of falls and injuries. Learn how to identify and fix them to create a safer home environment.

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Are Home Care Expenses Tax Deductible?

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Have you ever wondered, “Are home care expenses tax deductible?” They can be if prescribed by a doctor for a person deemed chronically ill.

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National Nutrition Month Tips for Seniors

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This National Nutrition Month, we focus on helping seniors overcome barriers to getting nutritious meals. Here’s how you can help.

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When An Aging Parent Needs Help...But Refuses It

It is always difficult to watch our once strong and independent parents grow older. It is even more difficult to watch them need assistance, yet refuse it. As they get older. you may notice some things slipping. Maybe they are missing days of their medications, leaving the stove on, or their home is becoming untidy. Then, when you try to step in with your concerns, the response is always "I am fine, I don't need help, I am capable of taking care of myself." Does this sound familiar? If so, you are not alone. It is something we hear frequently...

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How to Help With Heart Health for Seniors

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Helping maintain heart health for seniors is mostly about showing them how to overcome the barriers they face. Learn more!

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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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