Senior Companionship: Building Relationships Later in Life
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First Light Home Care provides senior companionship and support, along with assistance for daily living.
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FirstLight Home Care’s Winter Safety Tips for Seniors
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No matter where you live, FirstLight Home Care caregivers can help implement cautionary practices using these winter safety tips for seniors.
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Holidays and the Elderly: Help Older Adults Savor the Season
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As you consider the holidays and the elderly people in your life, being prepared is always a good thing. Try these tips!
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Empowering the Older Adult: Tips for Taking Control of Your Health
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October isn’t just about falling leaves, candy corn and jack-o-lanterns. It’s also Health Literacy Month, Organize Your Medical Information Month and Talk About Your Medicines Month. Are all of these observances trying to tell us something? Numerous studies have shown that people who are engaged in their health have better health outcomes. That’s why October is a good time to resolve to be informed, get organized and start a conversation. Following are tips to help older adults – and their family caregivers – take control of their health during October, and every month throughout the year. Be informed during Health...
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The Flu Vaccination: “Nice to Have” or “Must Have” for Older Adults?
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Some people go to great lengths to keep themselves and their loved ones healthy this time of the year. Even so, there’s one thing we can count on each time the calendar turns to fall: Flu season. If you’re caring for an aging loved one, you’ve probably wondered if a flu vaccine should be part of your seasonal wellness routine. After all, many people view the flu shot as a “nice to have" – something that’s beneficial if it fits into the schedule, but not a requirement for good health. But the reality is that the flu vaccine offers critical protection...
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FirstLight Home Care’s Autumn Safety Tips for Seniors
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Use these autumn safety tips for seniors from FirstLight Home Care to reduce your chance of illness or injury this fall.
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5 Tips for Finding a Hobby to Fill the Fall Gap for Older Adults
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Chances are, you think more about hobbies at the beginning of the year – when resolving to try something new – than you do as autumn approaches. But for older adults, this time of year can represent a big gap: Summer has ended and the holidays are still in the distance. Activities and visits from family can wane as fall begins, making it an ideal time to introduce or renew focus on a cherished hobby. Explore the Possibilities The calendar of national observances for September supports the fall hobby concept. For animal lovers, there’s Dog Ownership Month or Happy Cat Month....
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Have Your Senior Loved One’s Eyes Checked in September
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Seniors are especially susceptible to problems with their eyes making life even more difficult, especially if they have mobility issues. This year, start early and make an appointment now to have your senior loved one’s eyes checked during the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s Healthy Aging Month in September. A senior eye check by a professional could make a huge difference in their quality of life. Many times seniors don’t even realize their eyesight is getting worse, so early detection and intervention of eye problems is extremely important. As a caregiver, you may be the first one to notice changes in...
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Are you ready for Friendship Day?
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In a little over a week, the United States will be celebrating National Friendship Day and this is a great time to think about the importance of friendship in the lives of our seniors. Having a group of friends to celebrate with and to share their experiences with on a regular basis can be extremely helpful for seniors. Having the support, care and devotion of friends can help seniors stay active and involved with those that care about them. As caregivers, we know the importance of regular contact with friends and loved ones and are proud to offer these tips...
Five ways you can age better starting today
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It is a fact of life that we all age each day; however, there are ways that you and the seniors in your life can be proactive to help age “better” each and every day. From incorporating exercise into a daily routine or using mental quizzes to help stay sharp and focused, finding ways to age better can improve the quality of your life. Aging better doesn’t have to mean that you or the seniors in your life have to change everything that is done on a daily basis, but incorporating small changes each day. As home care providers, we’ve...
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