FirstLight Resources
We’ve gathered helpful caregiving resources for you and your loved ones. See below for informative articles, resources, podcasts and helpful websites about home care, self-care, aging and more.
- Alzheimer's: Race Towards a Cure: Alzheimer’s and an Ageing Population
- Cost of Care: Calculate the Cost of Care in Your Area (Genworth)
- Emergency Preparedness: Preparing Your Loved Ones for an Emergency
- Fall Statistics: Falls in Older Adults
- Family Caregivers: Resources for Family Caregivers
- First-Time Caregivers: What the First-Time Caregiver Needs to Know
- Long-Term Care: A Guide for Families Having the Conversation about Long-Term Care
- Pets: How Pets Can Benefit the Mental and Physical Health of Older Adults
- Sleep: How Can Caregivers Better Manage Sleep and Burnout
- Caregiver Podcast
- Dementia Care Partner Talk Show Podcast
- Help Choose Home
- The Caring Generation
- The Working Daughter
- AARP
- Ageless Grace
- Alzheimer’s Association
- Cake
- Daily Caring
- National Aging in Place Council
- National Association for Homecare & Hospice
- National Council on Aging
- Next Avenue
The Devastating Journey: An Overview Of 7 Dementia Stages
Dementia is a loss of memory and mental capabilities that affects memory, reasoning, speech, and movement. It’s an organic disease of the brain that’s characterized by a decline in cognitive function that’s severe enough to impact daily life. The progression of dementia is different for every patient. Some people will…
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The Role of Exercise in Managing Fall Risk in Seniors
As people age, the likelihood of falls increases significantly. In fact, falls are the leading cause of injury-related death among seniors aged 65 and above. This is why it’s essential for seniors to take proactive steps toward managing their fall risk. Exercise is one of the best ways to reduce…
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The Role of Exercise in Managing Fall Risk in Seniors
As people age, the likelihood of falls increases significantly. In fact, falls are the leading cause of injury-related death among seniors aged 65 and above. This is why it’s essential for seniors to take proactive steps toward managing their fall risk. Exercise is one of the best ways to reduce…
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