FirstLight Resources
We’ve gathered helpful caregiving resources for you and your loved ones. See below for informative articles, resources, podcasts and helpful websites about home care, self-care, aging and more.
- Alzheimer's: Caregivers Share: Best activities to get through the dreary months
- Alzheimer's: Race Towards a Cure: Alzheimer’s and an Ageing Population
- Fall Statistics: Falls in Older Adults
- Family Caregivers: Resources for Family Caregivers
- Medicare vs. Medicaid: What You Need to Know
- Pets: How Pets Can Benefit the Mental and Physical Health of Older Adults
- Sleep: How Can Caregivers Better Manage Sleep and Burnout
- Caregiver Podcast
- Daughterhood The Podcast: For Caregivers
- Dementia Care Partner Talk Show Podcast
- The Caring Generation
- The Happy Healthy Caregiver
- The Working Daughter
- Untangling Alzheimer’s and Dementia
- AARP
- Ageless Grace
- Aging Life Care Association
- Alzheimer’s Association
- Cake
- Daily Caring
- Genworth: Financial Solutions for Long-Term Care
- National Aging in Place Council
- National Association for Homecare & Hospice
- National Council on Aging
- Next Avenue
Sheila's World War II Family Heirloom Introduction Sheila's story is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by families during World War II. Her family's history is intertwined with the service of her great uncles, and the heirloom she holds is a tangible connection to their experiences. Family Background Sheila's mother's family had five children, and during World War II, the first two boys were drafted. Two years later, the youngest child was also drafted, causing great distress for Sheila's parents and grandparents. They wrote a heartfelt letter to the President of the United States, pleading not to take their...
Nutrition Tips for Seniors: A Caregiver’s Guide
From our Care Blog
Ensure you and your loved one have a healthy, balanced diet and save time on meal preparation with these nutrition tips for seniors from FirstLight.
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Judy Boxley's Family Heirlooms and Heritage Introduction Judy Boxley, a long-time resident of Glenrock, has lived in the community for 45 years. Her story is one of deep family connections, cherished heirlooms, and a profound sense of heritage. Judy's journey through her family's history is a testament to the importance of preserving and sharing the stories that define us. Discovering the Hedge Cross In 1978, Judy's mother came to live with her, bringing with her a piece of their family's past that Judy had never seen before. After her mother passed away 25 years ago, Judy discovered a hedge cross,...