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Honoring National Home Care & Hospice Month

With the arrival of November, FirstLight Home Care proudly takes part in the nationwide recognition of National Home Care and Hospice Month. This observance shines a light on the dedicated individuals and teams who provide compassionate care and dignity, and to people and families in their homes during life’s most important moments. Why this month matters Home care and hospice go far beyond providing care at home. They honor a person’s dignity, offer choice in how they receive support, and allow individuals to remain safely and comfortably where they feel most at ease. National Home Care and Hospice Month serves...

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Home Care Industry Trends to Watch in 2025

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Demand for in-home caregivers is on the rise and home care industry trends suggest 2025 is the year to start your agency.

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Companion Care Month: Discover FirstLight Home Care's Exceptional Companion Care Services

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It’s companion care month and we’re highlighting the caregiving support that FirstLight Home Care offers. The need for social and emotional support doesn’t diminish as individuals age. It’s just as important for those who are elderly – and even those who have special needs – to be social; however, it’s harder to achieve this due to challenges ranging from mobility and fatigue to a lack of transportation. Yet, when individuals are isolated for too long, studies show a dramatic increase in health complications. Loneliness and isolation can lead to issues including dementia, stroke and heart disease. There’s also an increase...

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Congratulations to Our Caregiver of the Year

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We are excited to name Omaha resident Stephanie King as our national Caregiver of the Year. ? Stephanie King, FirstLight Home Care of Omaha, is our Caregiver of the Year Stephanie, with FirstLight Home Care of Omaha, was virtually recognized for her extraordinary dedication, service and integrity last week during our national conference. The Caregiver of the Year award is typically presented in person at the conference’s annual gala. However, due to COVID-19, the event took place virtually this year. FirstLight has more than 5,000 caregivers nationwide, with Caregiver of the Year award nominations coming in from all over the...

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Finding the Right In-Home Caregiver

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In November, we celebrate National Home Care Month and National Family Caregivers Month, two observances that are core to FirstLight Home Care. Throughout the month, our FirstLight blog will focus on providing the tools, tips, resources and peace of mind so many family caregivers need. The first step is finding the right in-home caregiver. We invite you to comment and share the challenges and rewarding experiences you’ve encountered throughout your caregiving journey. Home care can be a lifeline for seniors who are aging in place, as well as those living with a disability or recovering from an illness or injury....

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The Home Care Decision: What to Look for In a Partner

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For people who are aging in place, navigating the typical activities of daily living can be an ongoing challenge. Home care can be a lifeline.

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50 Ways Home Care Can Support Family Caregivers

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For so many family caregivers, the story is familiar. “I don’t know where to turn for help.” Or, “I’m exhausted. I don’t think I can do this on my own anymore.” Or, “There has to be a better way to care for my loved one.” These are the words of an untold number of family caregivers who are struggling to provide care and support for loved ones, while at the same time maintaining some balance in their own lives. The good news is there is somewhere to turn for help. You don’t have to do it alone. There’s a way...

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Caring Is Our Calling: What It Means To Be a Caregiver

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“Going the extra mile for somebody, you can’t teach that. It has to be inside you already.” DeShawn Joiner, FirstLight Home Care 2016 Caregiver of the Year November is an important and treasured month for FirstLight Home Care. Each year, we observe National Home Care Month, as well as National Family Caregivers Awareness Month. While we’re always grateful for the important role we play – caring for our clients and supporting family caregivers – November is an opportunity for us to truly reflect on just what it means to be a caregiver. Caring Is Our Calling FirstLight was created with...

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Forget the Oscars, HomeCare Pulse 2016 Award Winners Announced

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It’s award season and as many famous celebrities prepare to walk the red carpet, our FirstLight Home Care franchise operators across the United States are walking the “caring carpet”. We are honored to announce the 51 FirstLight Home Care offices that won the prestigious Provider of Choice, Employer of Choice, and Leadership Excellence awards from HomeCare Pulse. “Agencies providing the highest quality of in-home care services are nominated to receive the Best of Home Care Award from Home Care Pulse,” said Nurse Gina. “We are proud that so many of our FirstLight Home Care offices received an award and recognition...

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FirstLight Home Care Semi-Annual National Conference Recap

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[caption id="attachment_1827" align="alignleft" width="150"] FirstLight Home Care Conference 2014[/caption] FirstLight Home Care just wrapped up our 8th semi-annual conference, #FLHC2014, in the bold, beautiful, Broomfield, Colorado. We’re proud to announce that this conference was our biggest conference and most-well attended in FirstLight Home Care history to date! Our owners eagerly arrived in anticipation of the conference’s itinerary and events. For this conference, we wanted to specifically focus on a few items; owner and/or manager networking, and it’s value, which we emphasized with extra, devoted time to allow our owners and managers to network with other managers and owners, sponsors, vendors,...

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