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FirstLight Home Care - Essential Exercises for Seniors

Essential Exercises for Seniors

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For seniors, physical activity is essential. A regular exercise routine can help to boost your energy, relieve stress and manage symptoms of illness and pain. Being inactive can be extremely risky, making it hard to do even the simplest task. Your exercise doesn’t have to be a hassle—you don’t need to join a gym or buy any special equipment, everything you need to exercise can be found around the house. There are four main areas of exercise that seniors should focus on to stay healthy: 1. Cardio and Endurance For seniors, the best cardio and endurance exercises are swimming, walking and cycling....

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FirstLight Home Care - 7 Activities You Can Do With A Parent This Summer

7 Activities You Can Do With A Parent This Summer

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Summer is a fun and exciting time—the sun is out, the kids are out of school and the days are longer. But, sometimes the summer heat and humidity can be overwhelming, making it hard to spend extended amounts of time outdoors. So, how can you and your family enjoy the summer with your aging parent without having to brave the extreme heat? Try one of these fun summer activities: Attend an outdoor concert. This is an extremely popular activity in the summer. Outdoor concerts usually take place later in the evenings when the heat and humidity have died down for...

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FirstLight Home Care - How Can You Celebrate National Senior Citizens Day?

How Can You Celebrate National Senior Citizens Day?

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On August 19, 1988 President Ronald Reagan proclaimed August 21 as National Senior Citizens Day, a day to recognize and show appreciation for the value and contribution of elderly people to the family and society as a whole. In the Proclamation, he said “For all they have achieved throughout life and for all they continue to accomplish, we owe older citizens our thanks and a heartfelt salute. We can best demonstrate our gratitude and esteem by making sure that our communities are good places in which to mature and grow older—places in which older people can participate to the fullest...

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For Larice - How Can Hearthside Assist You Today With Your In Home Care Needs?

[caption id="attachment_2806" align="aligncenter" width="225"] Health and Eco Conscious Davines - courtesy of[/caption] For Larice - and thank you Orrell Design Greensboro Thank you for encouraging people to take care of themselves, live healthy, and age well. "How can Hearthside assist you today with your in home care needs?" Call us at 336-808-1351  

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FirstLight Home Care - What aids are available to help elderly people walk?

What aids are available to help elderly people walk?

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Aging not only becomes apparent in the appearance of the skin and hair, it also has a marked effect on the body’s steadiness and ability to move. This is due to the body’s natural deterioration, though issues such as arthritis can also play a part. This can make moving around the house a difficult task and the prospect of going outside in the fresh air a distant hope. However, many aids are available to help elderly people remain independent and walk with renewed confidence. First, seek advice from an Occupational Therapist Before you invest in any type of mobility aid,...

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FirstLight Home Care - 6 Unusual Ways to Beat the Heat

6 Unusual Ways to Beat the Heat

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Sometimes the summer heat can be unbearable. But, what do you do when you’ve tried everything to cool off? Try something new! 1. Eat to sweat. Some of the hottest places in the world have some of the spiciest, hottest cuisines. So, this summer, take a cue from these cultures. Incorporate spicy foods into your summer diet. While eating spicy foods, your internal temperature rises, your blood circulation increases and you begin sweating. Once the sweat evaporates, your body has cooled off. 2. Stay cool while sleeping. It is often difficult for people to sleep when the weather is hot. Put away the down...

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What Is The Aid & Attendance Program?

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Is your parent a Veteran in need of home care?  Great news, the Aid and Attendance Program is an improved pension benefit offered by the Veterans Administration that can help pay for home care services.  This relatively unknown program is available for Veterans and their spouses who require regular attendance to assist in their daily routines, including eating, bathing, dressing, undressing, and medication dosing, among others.  The Aid and Attendance Program can also be used to aid those who are blind or in assisted living facilities due to mental or physical incapacity.  Another benefit of this program is that it...

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Featured image for post Ageless Inspiration from NPR and from Man Who Hasn't Stopped Swimming and Winning

Ageless Inspiration from NPR and from Man Who Hasn't Stopped Swimming and Winning

We thank Ina Jaffe and NPR News for this story on Graham Johnson. We also thank AHHC, the Association for Home and Hospice Care of NC for posting the story and sharing it on Facebook. AHHC - where you can get and benefit from R.E.A.L. - Resources, Education, Advocacy, and Leadership! >> Age Hasn't Stopped This Man from.....

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Medication Safety in the Home - Check Expiration Dates on Medications

Ageless Inspiration and AARP's Commonsense Solutions for Rx Drug Costs and Our Cutting the Clutter

So here are some tips our senior in-home care Greensboro and Piedmont Triad clients have shared over the years with us on keeping the home clutter-free and make it safer, too. If you haven’t used it or worn it in the past 12 months – it needs to GO! While de-cluttering the bathroom, remember to check expiration dates on your medications. While you’re de-cluttering – throw out those throw rugs. They are one of the worst tripping hazards. Make sure all your kitchen towels and curtains are kept away from open flames.

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