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Get Inspired

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Did you know FirstLight Home Care is on Pinterest? We are. We’ve created some great boards about “Food and Memory”, “Caregiver Appreciation”, “Recipes for Health” and many more. One of our favorite boards, and one that gets a lot of views and re-pins is our Inspiration Board. In our business, and in life in general, it is great to have place to turn to and find an inspiring word or an image that motivates you to get through the day and this board provides that. Here’s a sample of what you’ll find on this board. We hope it makes your...

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Your Teeth and Gums Can Impact Your Health

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October is Dental Hygiene Month (sorry, no cake or sweets with this celebration). Taking care of your teeth and gums can have great health benefits. Here are a few of our favorite facts: Boosts Your Self-esteem and Confidence: Decayed teeth and gum disease are often associated not only with an unsightly mouth but very bad breath – which, let’s be honest, affects your confidence, self-image, and self-esteem. May Lower Risk of Heart Disease: Chronic inflammation from gum disease has been associated with the development of cardiovascular problems such as heart disease, blockages of blood vessels, and strokes. Preserves Your Memory:...

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The Best Foods for Memory Health

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Keep your mind sharp as you age with the best foods for memory health.

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Funny Things Seniors Say

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We are blessed to work around elderly people every day with our in-Home Care services at FirstLight Home Care. Some days are better than others when you care for someone who isn’t feeling well or who is struggling with the challenges that come with aging. Truthfully, many days are just plain hilarious. Old people say funny and do things. Many of them are jokesters and can’t wait for us to show up so that they can do something that will make us laugh. We completely understand and appreciate HIPPA laws…but these are just too darn funny not to share. And,...

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5 Things Your Mom Didn't Tell You About Growing Old

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Our moms taught us many things when we were growing up – how to braid our hair, tie our shoes, dance, and multi-task both at home and work. However, it's amusing that she failed to tell us what would happen as we age. It’s like we’re now the Lewis and Clark of old age…uncovering and discovering all these new and unknown changes we’re going through. It would have been nice if she would have just handed us her old-age map with instructions on what to expect. So if your mom is anything like our mom, then you’ll want to read...

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Health is Wealth: Create a Winning Baby Boomer Exercise Plan

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Want to stay healthy and active in your 50s and beyond? Try out some of these effective Baby Boomer exercise activities.

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Aging Gracefully: The Power of Walking as you Get Older.

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Every now and then we have to admit that we can’t do all of the physical exercise that we did when we were younger. Thankfully, walking is one form of exercise that most of us can do throughout our life. Not only will walking help you to slow down the aging process, but you will help you feel more energetic and better about yourself. So lace up your walking shoes and check out the health and aging benefits of walking: Walking can reduce your stroke risks: According to University of South Carolina researchers, walking briskly for just 30 minutes, five...

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Heatwave: Keeping Seniors Cool

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Because we are in the middle of summer and the temperature is rising, this could be deadly for the elderly in our local communities. We did some homework and found some pretty simple tips to help keep everyone in your family cool this summer: Stay hydrated: Drink cool drinks, preferably water. Stay indoors during the hottest parts of the day, which is typically 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. To keep your rooms cool, close your blinds. Only open windows when it’s cool enough to do so. Head downstairs. Hot air rises. A lower floor or basement can be a cool...

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7 Secrets For A Longer Life

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Living longer can happen if you stop and take a look at your life and well, follow these secrets we found on WebMD’s website. The health focused folks over at WebMD put together a great slideshow on 18 secrets for a Longer Life (which we guess really aren’t that much of a secret since they have it on their website that millions of people view each month). We went through the slideshow and picked out some of our favorites that we’ve started to try (we can already feel the years being added on to our lives). Eat Like an Okinawan:...

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5 Reasons We Love America

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The 4th of July may have come and gone this year, but the memory lingers on. We should celebrate all that is good about America each and every day, not just reserve our patriotism for one day of the year! We think this is a brilliant idea that needs little motivation. But, in case you do, here are 5 reasons why we love America: Freedom: We have the freedom to do what we want, believe in what we want, and say what we want and to do so without persecution. For many in the world, this is not true. In...

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