How Temporary In-Home Care Helps Families
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Temporary in-home care helps families give their loved ones the best care possible.
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Risk Factors for Alzheimer’s Disease
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Worldwide, 50 million people are living with Alzheimer's and other dementias. In case you didn't know, Alzheimer’s is a degenerative brain disease and the most common form of dementia. Dementia is not a specific disease. It is a general term that describes a group of symptoms. Every September during World Alzheimer’s Month, people from around the world strive to raise awareness and to challenge the stigma around Alzheimer’s and dementia. 2021 marks the 10th year of this important global campaign. The Alzheimer's Association®, the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research, is a valuable resource for those...
Resources for Veteran Family Caregivers
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FirstLight Home Care has many resources for veteran family caregivers.
Home Modifications to Support Aging in Place
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A 2018 study by AARP revealed that 76% of US residents over the age of 50 would prefer to live in their homes indefinitely as they get older. It’s easy to empathize with this desire, particularly when you consider how continuity of location can help with staying connected to your loved ones and engaged with your community. Adapting certain features of your home to make certain daily tasks easier can help seniors maintain their independence longer. Here are a few of the most common home modifications for aging in place. Converting a tub into a walk-in shower Reduced mobility in...
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Understanding Our Services: Alzheimer's Care
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Alzheimer’s can be one of the most difficult diagnoses to face. There’s so much uncertainty about your loved one’s future and what kind of care and support they will need. At FirstLight Home Care, we offer Alzheimer’s care designed specifically for this condition. It can help in a range of ways, ensuring your loved one is happy, safe, comfortable, and still enjoying life. Our Alzheimer’s Care Begins by Getting to Know Your Loved One Just because your loved one is living with Alzheimer’s doesn’t mean they are a different person. It’s why we always build our services around the individual,...
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Senior Safety Tips for the Home
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National Senior Citizens Day is a time set aside to recognize our older population. Celebrated on August 21st, this day is meant to show appreciation to those who have worked, achieved, sacrificed and accomplished so much to make our lives and our world a better place. If you have a loved one who’s older, one way to help show your gratitude is by making their home safer – so they can live more independently – with these senior safety tips: Tip #1: Eliminate Fall Hazards Falls are one of the biggest safety threats to seniors. In fact, on average, one...
Enjoy Aging in Place with Helpful Mobility Aids for Seniors
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Having the right mobility aids for seniors in your loved one’s home can greatly enhance their aging-in-place experience.
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Become a Professional Caregiver: Family Caregivers Find Careers that Matter
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If you’re a family caregiver, it’s a role you likely never expected to have. However, more than one in five Americans are caregivers just like you – helping a sick or aging family members. So, you’re certainly not alone. While the experience can be challenging and emotional, many family caregivers find it rewarding as well. If you’re one of them and would like to turn your abilities and experience into a career as a professional caregiver, FirstLight® Home Care can help. We offer a range of professional caregiving opportunities for individuals like you who want a meaningful career. Some of...
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Providing a Network of Support to Millennial Caregivers
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All family caregivers face many challenges. Millennial caregivers are no exception. On top of their unique set of challenges, unfortunately this young group of family caregivers has fewer support systems in place. FirstLight is proud to be the exclusive home care provider for I-Ally, an online community and support network for millennial caregivers. Here is more information on our partnership. FirstLight Home Care Partners with Trusted Resource for Millennial Caregivers FirstLight Home Care, a leading provider of home care services, has partnered with I-Ally, a valuable resource for millennial caregivers. FirstLight is proud to be the exclusive home care provider...
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Understanding Our Services: Companion Care
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Loneliness and social isolation among the elderly were serious public health issues even before the COVID-19 outbreak. In fact, in a 2020 study released by the National Institutes of Health, 24% of adults over the age of 65 were considered socially isolated. Today, that number is far higher due to the pandemic, which is where companion care services can help. What is Companion Care? 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 harder...
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