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A Word About Seeing Clear to Eye Health

Did you know that vision loss can be so gradual that it is almost impossible to notice anything is wrong on your own ? A regular checkup every 2-4 years is a smart move for keeping your eyes in shape. In between, here are some eye care tips:   > Fresh vegetables and fruit are an excellent source of nutrients for your eyes. Look for the deep dark rich colors like dark green vegetables and bright citrus fruits. They contain Vitamin C, E, Beta Carotene and Zinc which are essential for healthier eyes. > Also, smoking is a major preventable...

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FirstLight Home Care Semi-Annual National Conference Recap

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[caption id="attachment_1827" align="alignleft" width="150"] FirstLight Home Care Conference 2014[/caption] FirstLight Home Care just wrapped up our 8th semi-annual conference, #FLHC2014, in the bold, beautiful, Broomfield, Colorado. We’re proud to announce that this conference was our biggest conference and most-well attended in FirstLight Home Care history to date! Our owners eagerly arrived in anticipation of the conference’s itinerary and events. For this conference, we wanted to specifically focus on a few items; owner and/or manager networking, and it’s value, which we emphasized with extra, devoted time to allow our owners and managers to network with other managers and owners, sponsors, vendors,...

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A Review from Nancy Shore

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN......I worked for HEARTHSIDE for several years plus..RETIRED now.. I'm convinced this is the way to go with homecare plus.. I learned a lot from the CEO ETC. THE PROGRAM that was set up there gave me the opportunity to go through a seminar called TOTAL RESPONSIBLE PERSON.. great. thank you forall you are and do.

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Home Health Care Versus Nursing Home Care: Pros and Cons

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Many of our aging parents want to live on their own. According to AARP, more than 95% of seniors want to stay in their home as long as possible, even if they need help with day-to-day activities. After all, home is comfortable and familiar and they are surrounded by memories and circumstances that make them feel safe. There is no magical age when a senior may need help. There are many 90-year-olds who live at home and need very little help. On the other hand, there are 60 and 70-year olds who find their ability to live independently waning. It’s...

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Multiple Generations Under One Roof

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When my dad was alive, he used to say “18 and out.” In his mind, he paid for our college and after that it was time to fly on our own. It was an expectation I never tested. In the 30+ years since I left college, I went home for visits but never to live. We took pride in being self-sufficient and “making it on our own.” Now, my 25-year-old son still lives with me. He has a part-time job making $9.25/hour and pays for his own car insurance, health insurance and gas. That’s about all he can afford. I...

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Mother's Day Gift Ideas from the Hearth

HomeStyle Meals make a great Mother's Day gift! www.magic kitchen.com/Hearthside.html [caption id="attachment_3074" align="alignright" width="150"] Don't Have Time for the shopping, cooking, and caregiving? Let Hearthside Home care Help! www.magic kitchen.com/Hearthside.html[/caption]

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May 6-12 is National Nurses Week Hearthside Thanks You

May 6-12, 2014 is National Nurses Week and Hearthside proclaims the whole month of May 2014 as a month to say thank you to our nurses and all nurses everywhere!

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Aging and Busy Populations Meal Solutions

Get healthy and delicious meals delivered to your doorstep! Meals from the Hearth is here to support aging and busier than ever populations! Today many of [caption id="attachment_3198" align="alignright" width="150"] Delicious Chicken and Artichoke with Spinach[/caption] us are more active than ever and really don’t take the time or have the time to prepare meals with the nutritional values that we need. Meals from the Hearth is focused towards working with those individuals needing healthy and convenient meal options, without compromising delicious and tasty!  As health care professionals at Hearthside, we are most impressed with MagicKitchen’s attention to detail, and to those of us with special dietary needs including renal-friendly, low sodium, diabetic,...

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A Tip from the Hearth on Fall Prevention

We learned of a new book, available in paperback, from Amazon, on Slip & Fall Prevention. The Author is Mary Ellen Hecht, and the name of her book is : "The Slip & Fall Prevention Handbook: You Make The Difference"

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FirstLight Home Care Prevents Caregiver Burnout

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If you are a family caregiver for a loved one, you know it can take an emotional, financial and physical toll on your own well being. Chances are you have a job, a family of your own, and are trying to juggle it all. You become your last priority. The end result? Caregiver burnout and exhaustion. Don’t people realize you are only one person and you can only accomplish so much? No. What Are Some Symptoms of Caregiver Burnout? Although caring for a loved one can be rewarding, it can also be extremely stressful. You may not see any light...

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