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Have you had the talk? Over 50 and dating!

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If you’re over 50 and single, dating might sound a little daunting. But the good news is that you can date (because there are millions of people 50 and older who are single in the US) and when you do start to date, you can build a relationship how you want. What we’ve learned about the 50 and older crowd is that a large percentage of them have already been married so they know more about what they want (or better yet, what they don’t want). So if you’re just getting out into the dating scene after a few years,...

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Forget the Oscars, HomeCare Pulse 2016 Award Winners Announced

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It’s award season and as many famous celebrities prepare to walk the red carpet, our FirstLight Home Care franchise operators across the United States are walking the “caring carpet”. We are honored to announce the 51 FirstLight Home Care offices that won the prestigious Provider of Choice, Employer of Choice, and Leadership Excellence awards from HomeCare Pulse. “Agencies providing the highest quality of in-home care services are nominated to receive the Best of Home Care Award from Home Care Pulse,” said Nurse Gina. “We are proud that so many of our FirstLight Home Care offices received an award and recognition...

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What Are We Thankful For?

[caption id="attachment_908" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Drop Us A Line And Tell Us Something About Which You Are Thankful "][/caption] Drop us a line today and tell us something about which you are thankful. The power of thankfulness and gratefulness is limitless. What are you grateful for and about? Name just one thing. We will draw one name from our 'Like' base on Facebook and our website blog commenter base on the 15th of every calendar month, and they will receive a certificate redeemable for 2 hours of in-home aide services from Hearthside Home Care in Greensboro, North Carolina. Today, we are grateful...

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AAA Offers These Safe Winter Driving Tips

Thanks AAA for writing this article with these great tips: [caption id="attachment_3052" align="aligncenter" width="150"] Safe Winter Driving Tipsfrom the AAA[/caption] Severe weather can be both frightening and dangerous for automobile travel. Motorists should know the safety rules for dealing with winter road emergencies. AAA reminds motorists to be cautious while driving in adverse weather. For more information on winter driving, the association offers the How to Go on Ice and Snow brochure, available through most AAA offices. Contact your local AAA club for more information. AAA recommends the following winter driving tips: Avoid driving while you’re fatigued. Getting the proper amount...

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Happy, Healthy, Loving, Nutritious New Year!

Greetings! We wish you a happy and healthy new year, filled with good health and good nutrition. Looking for a thoughtful nutritious gift for a senior who loves good food but is not able to cook and shop for themselves? Meals from the Hearth offers a great solution. Order online, for meals delivered straight to the door of your loved one. Click here to order With a Little Help From Our Friends ~ Numerous studies show that those with a healthy social network are healthier and happier. So go on, stay in touch with those that you love. They can...

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Beat the Odds: Keep Your New Year's Resolutions

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Did you know that only 8 percent of the people that set a New Year’s resolution actually achieve their goal*. Why is that? Research from Psychology Today has found that making your resolutions work will involve changing behaviors—and in order to change a behavior, you have to change your thinking (or "rewire" your brain). This takes work. We have to set specific, measurable, time-bound goals and keep them front and center. If you are one of the millions of people in the United States compelled to make a New Year’s resolution, here are some helpful tips from Ray Williams of...

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Starting the New Year With a Great Resolution

[caption id="attachment_788" align="aligncenter" width="225" caption="I will exercise..I will clean up clutter..I will do one good thing for.."][/caption] Happy New Year! During the past few weeks, approximately 100 million Americans will enthusiastically proclaim their New Year’s resolutions, with grand plans to exercise more, lose weight, stop smoking, save more money or to eat healthier. If your goal is to continue to live your life independently in the comfort of your own home, then attention to the following resolutions might be helpful: 1. I will exercise by walking a distance of one mile at least twice a week. It’s tempting to stay...

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Ever Consider Donating Your Body to Science?

~ December 2015 Special Edition Blog ~ Featuring Guest Writer Timothy P. Christy, Ph.D. Director of Marketing – MedCure, Inc. "Ever Consider Donating Your Body to Science?" It is better to be too early than too late when planning for end-of-life. Though most people avoid thinking about “the end,” directives surrounding one’s passing are some of the most important life decisions one should make. These arrangements can affect an individual’s family beyond their moment of passing. A particular arrangement that often impacts loved ones concerns how expenses will be managed at the time of death. According to the National Funeral...

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Happy Hanukkah

To All of Our Friends of the Jewish Faith, Happy Hanukkah

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Family Finances: Coping With the Costs of Dementia

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Money Magazine just released an article in a series of stories written by Donna Rosato on Coping with the Aging’s Costliest Challenge: The Costs of Dementia. If you have a family member living with dementia or Alzheimer’s and you’re caring for them, you know first-hand the financial challenges this uniquely devastating disease can bring. We are proud that our own Nurse Gina, our professional geriatric care manager and RN on staff, was quoted in this article. Nurse Gina has been a vital part of FirstLight Home Care’s team, dedicated to building caring and affordable services to help families with aging...

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