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When it comes to building strong/healthy bones there are two key nutrients: calcium and vitamin D. Calcium supports your bones and teeth structure, while vitamin D improves calcium absorption and bone growth. Here are some great foods to help you build strong bones. Yogurt: One cup of yogurt can be a creamy way to get your daily calcium. Yogurt is fortified with vitamin D. Milk: Eight ounces of fat-free milk will cost you 90 calories, but will provide you with 30% of your daily dose of calcium. Cheese: Just 1.5 ounces of cheddar cheese contains more than 30% of your...

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2015 Wellness Trend: Bone Health

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According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, 15% of all women will break a bone in their lifetime. And the risk of breaking a bone increases dramatically as one ages, from 3 in 1,000 at age 55 to 45 in 1,000 at age 75. Thus, this is a major health risk for post-menopausal women. All signs indicate that bone health will continue its climb up the popularity ladder as the U.S. population ages and lives longer. In 2015 the health trend everyone will be talking about will be bone health. It’s one that if you start early (or even start today)...

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How your midnight snacking could be killing you

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We admit, there are many days where we are not going to bed at a reasonable time due to the distractions of our favorite late night television shows (darn you Jimmy Fallon), work, and just surfing the web on our tablet and smartphone. Too often, before we head off to slumber, we get something to eat. We know this is directly correlated to our feelings of not getting enough sleep and the extra pounds showing up on our scale. Unfortunately it’s been confirmed. A new study by researchers at the Salk Institute cautions against an extended period of snacking, suggesting...

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Get Ready for 2015

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Where did this year go? We cannot believe in just a few weeks we’ll be counting down to midnight to bring in 2015. As we start to reminisce of the events of this year (and read every year-in-review piece of information we can), we also start to get a little excited for January and the renewed optimism for change, for a better life, for a better you that comes with the arrival of a new year. This fresh start gives us a chance to reinvent our lives, ourselves, our homes, and our outlook. It allows us to reinvigorate ourselves, to...

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Get Inspired

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Did you know FirstLight Home Care is on Pinterest? We are. We’ve created some great boards about “Food and Memory”, “Caregiver Appreciation”, “Recipes for Health” and many more. One of our favorite boards, and one that gets a lot of views and re-pins is our Inspiration Board. In our business, and in life in general, it is great to have place to turn to and find an inspiring word or an image that motivates you to get through the day and this board provides that. Here’s a sample of what you’ll find on this board. We hope it makes your...

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Your Teeth and Gums Can Impact Your Health

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October is Dental Hygiene Month (sorry, no cake or sweets with this celebration). Taking care of your teeth and gums can have great health benefits. Here are a few of our favorite facts: Boosts Your Self-esteem and Confidence: Decayed teeth and gum disease are often associated not only with an unsightly mouth but very bad breath – which, let’s be honest, affects your confidence, self-image, and self-esteem. May Lower Risk of Heart Disease: Chronic inflammation from gum disease has been associated with the development of cardiovascular problems such as heart disease, blockages of blood vessels, and strokes. Preserves Your Memory:...

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The Best Foods for Memory Health

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Keep your mind sharp as you age with the best foods for memory health.

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Funny Things Seniors Say

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We are blessed to work around elderly people every day with our in-Home Care services at FirstLight Home Care. Some days are better than others when you care for someone who isn’t feeling well or who is struggling with the challenges that come with aging. Truthfully, many days are just plain hilarious. Old people say funny and do things. Many of them are jokesters and can’t wait for us to show up so that they can do something that will make us laugh. We completely understand and appreciate HIPPA laws…but these are just too darn funny not to share. And,...

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5 Things Your Mom Didn't Tell You About Growing Old

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Our moms taught us many things when we were growing up – how to braid our hair, tie our shoes, dance, and multi-task both at home and work. However, it's amusing that she failed to tell us what would happen as we age. It’s like we’re now the Lewis and Clark of old age…uncovering and discovering all these new and unknown changes we’re going through. It would have been nice if she would have just handed us her old-age map with instructions on what to expect. So if your mom is anything like our mom, then you’ll want to read...

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