How to Talk to a Parent with Dementia
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Discover tips for how to talk to a parent with dementia when you don't have a FirstLight Home Care professional around to offer their assistance.
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Alzheimer's Care-You Don't Need to Do It Alone
Learning that an elderly loved one has Alzheimer’s can be heartbreaking. You might fear for all of the things you will lose along this journey which is oftentimes a long path to travel on, especially if you’re all alone.Start Building Your Alzheimer’s Support Team As Soon As PossibleAlzheimer’s disease is a progressive disease that impairs a person’s brain from functioning healthily. It may start with minor irritants, such as they no longer remember their neighbor’s name or they can’t follow a recipe, but over time the disease advances, stripping them of more and more abilities to live independently. If you...
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How Does Private Pay Home Care Work?
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Private pay home care is a common method for paying for personal care services for seniors. Here’s what you need to know.
5 Ways Seniors Can Prevent Dental Infections
Seniors are more prone to dental infections because they have a harder time maintaining good oral hygiene. Other factors can also make seniors more likely to get dental infections like medication side effects, wearing dentures, or having a weak immune system because of health conditions. Dental infections are more than just an annoyance for seniors. They can cause serious health problems and raise the risk that your senior mom or dad will have a stroke or a heart attack. One way that you can help your mom or dad avoid getting dental infections is to get personal care at home...
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Paranoia in Elderly Loved Ones - Caregivers Offer Stability
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A FirstLight professional home caregiver can provide stability and reassurance when dealing with paranoia in elderly loved ones.
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Heartwarming Bond Blossoms at FirstLight Home Care Central Denver
We love when a caregiver and client match results in such a beautiful relationship. Today, we are delighted to share one such heartwarming story. Meet our caregiver Kogn and her favorite client David. Their relationship is a shining example of the magic that happens when a caregiver and client are perfectly matched. They truly look forward to seeing each other every few days! Stories like that of Kogn and David remind us of the profound impact that genuine care and mutual respect can have on enhancing the quality of life for both caregivers and clients. At FirstLight Home Care Central...
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Recognizing the Stages of Caregiver Burnout
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Share the burden of care with a professional caregiver from FirstLight to protect your wellbeing and avoid the stages of caregiver burnout.
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Understanding the Connection Between Protein and Muscle Loss for Seniors
Sarcopenia, or the normal loss of muscle mass and strength, is one of the many changes that occur to the body as it ages. While this process can begin as early as 30, it’s believed it quickens after the age of 60. Unfortunately, this can cause major issues for seniors, as sustaining muscle mass helps preserve their overall quality of life, minimize fall risk, and maintain mobility. The good news is that adding protein to their diet might help them prevent additional muscle loss, and seniors with home care assistance might have an advantage.Understanding SarcopeniaSarcopenia affects both muscle mass and...
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Solutions for Lonely Elderly: Addressing Senior Isolation
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Companion care is the best way to help lonely elderly family members, keeping them social, active and mentally well.
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5 Smart Tech Devices That Help Seniors Live Alone Safely
Even though your senior mom or dad may need a little help figuring out smart technology there are a lot of smart tech devices that can help them live safely at home. Smart technology is making it possible for seniors to live comfortably at home much longer than ever before.
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