Companion Care Month: Discover FirstLight Home Care's Exceptional Companion Care Services
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It’s companion care month and we’re highlighting the caregiving support that FirstLight Home Care offers. The need for social and emotional support doesn’t diminish as individuals age. It’s just as important for those who are elderly – and even those who have special needs – to be social; however, it’s…
Navigating Alzheimer's Disease: Expert Tips and Brain Awareness Strategies
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Navigating Alzheimer's Disease: Expert Tips and Brain Awareness Strategies The human brain is a powerful organ. It controls how we remember, learn, play and concentrate. Practicing brain exercises every day keeps your mind sharp and can help prevent or delay cognitive decline such as Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of…
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We recently hosted a webinar with Matt Paxton and guest Amy Goyer discussing how to navigate difficult conversations about aging. As individuals age, their needs change, and maintaining independence while ensuring safety can become a significant concern. Understanding the benefits of home care services, and considering specific options such as…
Why Long-Term Care is Important: FirstLight Home Care's Services Explained
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As your loved ones age and their health needs change, it can be difficult to know how best to provide the necessary care. At FirstLight Home Care, we understand that long-term care is important in helping maintain quality of life while providing peace of mind for family members. What is…
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Celebrating Older Americans Month: How FirstLight Home Care Supports Senior Independence
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May is Older Americans Month! While it’s a time of celebration, Older Americans Month serves as a reminder that our seniors deserve love, care and respect. As family caregivers, it’s important for us to support their independence and celebrate their lives. What is Older Americans Month? The Administration For Community…
Webinar: Navigating Difficult Conversations Around Aging
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Join FirstLight Home Care for our next family caregiving webinar: Navigating Difficult Conversations Around Aging. The live educational event will take place on May 17, 2023, 2:00 - 3:00 PM ET. Helping elderly loved ones prepare for the future means having important, yet sometimes difficult, conversations. It’s not always easy…
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Stress Awareness Month: Tips for Home Caregivers to Reduce Stress and Improve Well-Being
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Being a caregiver for a family member can be an incredibly rewarding experience—but it can also be a challenging one. It is important to remember to practice self-care. As a family caregiver, you tend to be primarily focused on your loved one and don’t always realize that your own health…
Brain Injury Awareness Month - FirstLight Home Care
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March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, and if you’re caring for a family member with a traumatic brain injury (TBI), there's no better time to educate yourself on what to do in your role as a TBI caregiver. Being the main source of support and care for brain injury patients…
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Spring Activities For Seniors & Caregivers - FirstLight Senior Home Care
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After months of colder weather and gray skies in many parts of the country, springtime is a welcomed season for loved ones in senior home care. It can be especially refreshing for older adults who have spent the winter indoors with at home senior care. Fresh air, warmth and sunshine…
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Senior Winter Safety Tips You Need to Know - FirstLight Home Care
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Depending on where you live, the weather outside can get pretty frightful during the winter months. Plunging temperatures, snow and ice can pose problems both indoors and out. This can put older adults at a higher risk for injuries and other weather-related health issues. You can minimize cold-weather dangers simply…
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