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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New Year’s Strategies for the Family Caregiver
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By Beth Bourgault, Caregiver, FirstLight Home Care of Salem, Mass. FirstLight Home Care 2016 Caregiver of the Year Being a family caregiver is both a rewarding and challenging role. Becoming a primary source of care – when you used to be a daughter, son, sister, brother, wife, husband, friend – can be overwhelming. And it can place a strain on your most valued relationships. As a FirstLight caregiver, I work with many clients who are fortunate to have a loved one also providing support and participating in their care. While each situation is different, many of the challenges are the...
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[caption id="attachment_4002" align="aligncenter" width="150"] Count the Differences, Count the Similarities[/caption] Just as the loose coins in the photo, each of which has something that makes each one unique, so are we all. Let's respect each others' differences, still seek the ties that bind us together, and appreciate our similarities. Together we can do more. Together We CAN Live in Peace with our differences. Together we CAN Live in Harmony with our differences. Just like the Sopranos, Altos, Tenors, and Bass Baritones in a masterful chorus. Look into the mirror. Be honest, and don't be afraid of yourself. Often what we...
Working Family Caregivers: Managing a Delicate Balance
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The challenges of the family caregiver are gaining more visibility. But there's one part of the family caregiving story that still needs much more attention: the struggles of the family caregiver who's also maintaining a job. New data is giving us a clearer picture of the impact of caregiving on work-life balance, as well as employee productivity and performance. Let’s review that data, and explore opportunities for family caregivers to get more support during their 9-to-5. Working family caregivers are in good company. An estimated one-fifth of today’s working Americans are also family caregivers, which means they are, in essence,...
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...and let it begin with me [caption id="attachment_3997" align="aligncenter" width="150"] Peace on Earth[/caption] Be the change
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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[caption id="attachment_3995" align="aligncenter" width="150"] Don't let anyone take away your sparkle this holiday season! [/caption] Read our Holiday Edition Newsletter December 2016 here
Give Your Loved Ones the Gift of Memories This Holiday
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One of the joys of aging is sharing stories. For many older adults, stories are a connection to the past and evidence of a life well-lived. And for the families of these historians, stories are a way to preserve memories for years – and generations – to come. With so many family activities during the holidays, it’s an ideal time to capture these treasured stories. But when it comes to building this type of family history, where do you begin? Following are some simple steps you can take to plan, capture and archive treasured stories from the older adults in...
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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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It’s difficult to capture in one blog post all the things we’re thankful for at FirstLight Home Care. For us, it’s about the clients who trust us to help them achieve independence and live happier lives. The family caregivers who invite us to be a part of their caregiving journeys. The partners who help us deliver the best home care services. And the referral sources who introduce us to the people who will become such a central part of our lives. But just as much as we’re profoundly grateful for the people who allow us to live out our mission...
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