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Hospice Care Doesn't Mean End of Life

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It used to be that the term “hospice care” meant you were terminally ill and dying. It was a frightening word whispered under your breath so your parent or loved one didn’t think it was their end-of-life and give up. At FirstLight Home Care, we have provided hospice care for people who recover and rehabilitate and resume their normal lives. Basically hospice care can mean that dying is a possibility versus a guaranteed reality. Patients can go in and out of hospice care as needed. What Is Hospice Care? Hospice is indeed for those who have a limited life expectancy...

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Listen to Your Heart

Heart Attack Early Warning Signs                  Source: www.iamproheart.com The average heart attack sufferer gets to the hospital almost five hours after the onset of symptoms. This delay significantly increases their chances of dying. That's why it's so important to know the early warning signs of a heart attack and what to do if you experience them. Being educated could save your life. [caption id="attachment_1917" align="aligncenter" width="150"] Heart Month! Listen to Your Heart![/caption]                         Common Early Warning Signs Knowing these common warning signs of a heart attack could help save your life: Chest pressure, tightness, and heaviness Pain in shoulders, neck, jaw, or arms Lightheadedness Fainting...

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Are You A Novice Blood Donor?

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Did you know that every time you donate blood, you could be saving three lives? That you can store your own blood for future needs? There are many myths about blood donation and its safety after the initial scare in the 1990s when unsafe blood banking practices came to light due to people contracting HIV and hepatitis. However, the FDA put rigid guidelines into place to ensure sterile procedures and proper equipment disposal. About 5 million people get blood transfusions every year. They are often necessary after surgery, an injury, cancer treatments, heart surgeries, organ transplants or for those with...

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What Is Personal Care?

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Actually, every service that FirstLight Home Care provides is personalized – whether it’s dementia care, senior care, respite care, care for people with disabilities, or care for the chronically ill. That’s because each of us is unique, with our own schedules, lifestyles and needs. At FirstLight, we call our home care aides caregivers, because that’s what they do – take care of you. You may have heard them called personal care assistants, companions, or personal support workers. No matter their title, they are passionate about helping you with the Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), particularly those involving your personal, physical...

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Give Yourself A Much Needed Break With Respite Care

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You may be burnt out. Stressed out. Like many Americans, you may be taking care of your Mom, Dad, or other loved ones. On top of that, you may also have a job and an immediate family of your own.  There is not enough hours in a day – definitely not enough hours to take care of yourself. You want to scream: can’t I get a break? As a matter of fact, you can and you need one. What The Numbers Say According to the National Alliance for Caregiving, you are not alone. In fact, more than 65 million people,...

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Awesome Therapeutic Powers of Coffee and Positive Thinking

It’s surprising when something that was once considered questionable for your health turns out to have health benefits, usually with the proviso to use it “in moderation.” That happened with chocolate

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At Home Peace, Tips from the Holiday

  [caption id="attachment_57" align="aligncenter" width="226"] Before, During, or After the Holidays, Because You Love Them, Call Us for a Free Consultation and In-Home Safety Assessment by one of our Home Care Professionals[/caption] [caption id="attachment_3001" align="aligncenter" width="225"] Beat Those Winter Blues - Let Us Help[/caption] Travel schedules - If you aren’t able to be with your family during the Christmas and holiday season, its ok – be creative and set your own holiday schedule. Traveling over Christmas can be stressful with traffic jams, packed airports and hustle. Look into the alternative of travelling before or after the holidays. And after your...

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Ways to Make In-Home Care Easier

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There's no question providing care at home for a loved one is a hard job. Having good resources at hand, both products and services, is a big help. Here are a few of the resources available for patients and for the people who help to take care of them. Oxygen Concentrators Oxygen therapy can be a difficult burden for patients and caregivers to take on, especially when first starting. Managing bulky tanks can be physically difficult and seriously limit patient mobility. Having sufficient oxygen supplies on hand is also a work-intensive chore. New oxygen therapy devices called oxygen concentrators are...

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Bring Light to the Holidays—How to Avoid a Blue Holiday Season

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Many people look forward to the holiday season. This is a time of year that is often associated with holiday traditions, spending time with family friends, eating delicious food, going to holiday parties and enjoying the beautiful winter weather. However, this can be a hard time of the year for seniors. They may feel nostalgic or lonely or depressed during the holiday months. As the holidays approach, they can begin to become upset about health issues, the loss of loved ones over the past year or their inability to travel to see family this year. The holiday blues can affect...

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At Home and Memories of 2013

[caption id="attachment_2966" align="aligncenter" width="300"] At Home Christmases - What is your fondest memory of 2013?[/caption] What is your fondest memory of 2013, so far? At home Christmases, the best.

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