Ways to Help Elderly Adults Stay Happy at Home
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As the pandemic’s end remains uncertain, most senior citizens are being forced to stay at home and limit contact with others to protect their health and safety. While it is certainly in the best interest of their physical wellness, feeling locked indoors and away from their routine can significantly impact…
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How to Brighten the Holidays for Seniors
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The holiday season is in full swing. We know that many celebrations – and possibly some long-standing traditions - may look different this year. But that doesn’t mean all festivities have to stop. If you are a family caregiver, here are some things you can do to help brighten the…
HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM FIRSTLIGHT HOME CARE
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Traditional Thanksgiving Day gatherings will look different this year, but it does not mean we can’t celebrate the day by showing our thanks and gratitude to the people around us. When you stop and think about it, we do have a lot to be grateful for: We give thanks to…
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How to Balance Work with Caring for an Elderly Parent
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COVID-19 has turned our lives upside down. It has changed how and where we work and go to school. It has impacted household dynamics with a growing number of families managing multi-generational homes. And, it has made our elderly parents more dependent on us as stricter stay-at-home orders are placed…
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Home Care for Veterans and Their Families
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Throughout the month of November especially, we reflect on all the men and women who have served honorably in the military. The sacrifices they have made allow our country to remain strong, safe and free. Serving in the military can often impact one’s health, both emotionally and physically. And for…
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. ? [caption id="attachment_6024" align="alignright" width="300"] Stephanie King, FirstLight Home Care of Omaha, is our Caregiver of the Year[/caption] Stephanie, with FirstLight Home Care of Omaha, was virtually recognized for her extraordinary dedication, service and…
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6 Ways to Celebrate Halloween with Your Elderly Parent
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Are you looking for a spook-tacular way to safely celebrate Halloween with your elderly parent this weekend? FirstLight Home Care has these franken-tastic ideas to make this Halloween the best. Adorn festive pumpkins. Skip carving a pumpkin this year – the trend is to paint them. It’s not only safer,…
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3 GREAT REASONS TO BECOME A CAREGIVER TODAY
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“There are only four kinds of people in this world: those who have been a caregiver, those who are currently a caregiver, those who will be a caregiver and those who will need a caregiver. Caregiving is universal.”- Rosalynn Carter, Former First Lady of the United States According to the…
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HOW HOME CARE CAN HELP ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES
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Non-medical home care can be a lifeline for not just seniors but for younger adults who have disabilities, whether cognitive or physical. Any adult with cognitive decline, traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy, vision impairment, multiple sclerosis and more could benefit from in-home support. Disability care services that support family caregivers…
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4 REASONS RESPITE CARE IS NECESSARY FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS
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For the family caregiver, taking care of an elderly or chronically ill family member, or a loved one with a disability, is something that you do out of love, compassion and desire for a meaningful connection to the person you love. But caregiving is a demanding job. It can be…
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