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Understanding Senior Care

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Chronic Care Management: What FirstLight Home Care Can Do

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If you’re living with a long-term health condition, FirstLight Home Care offers expert caregivers and tailored chronic care management plans.

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How Customized Home Care Puts Your Loved One’s Needs First

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To age comfortably, your loved one needs kindness, companionship and physical care. FirstLight’s customized home care puts their needs first

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Engaging Fall Activities for Seniors | FirstLight Home Care

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From painting pumpkins to apple picking, fall picnics and baking, support your loved one's well-being with these interactive fall activities for seniors.

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Avoid Risks of Hiring a Private Caregiver With FirstLight

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Directly hiring a caregiver can have unexpected downsides. Learn how a home care agency can help you avoid the risks of hiring a private caregiver.

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What to Expect During a Home Care Evaluation for Seniors

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A home care agency attends to the needs of your loved one, so a home care evaluation is the first step to ensure everything begins smoothly.

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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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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.

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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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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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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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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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