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: Caregivers Share: Best activities to get through the dreary months
- Alzheimer's: Race Towards a Cure: Alzheimer’s and an Ageing Population
- Fall Statistics: Falls in Older Adults
- Family Caregivers: Resources for Family Caregivers
- Medicare vs. Medicaid: What You Need to Know
- Pets: How Pets Can Benefit the Mental and Physical Health of Older Adults
- Sleep: How Can Caregivers Better Manage Sleep and Burnout
- Caregiver Podcast
- Daughterhood The Podcast: For Caregivers
- Dementia Care Partner Talk Show Podcast
- The Caring Generation
- The Happy Healthy Caregiver
- The Working Daughter
- Untangling Alzheimer’s and Dementia
- AARP
- Ageless Grace
- Aging Life Care Association
- Alzheimer’s Association
- Cake
- Daily Caring
- Genworth: Financial Solutions for Long-Term Care
- National Aging in Place Council
- National Association for Homecare & Hospice
- National Council on Aging
- Next Avenue
How to Beat the Winter Blues for Seniors
From our Care Blog
Did your loved one seem down over the holidays? Here’s how to beat the winter blues for seniors and improve their outlook on life.
10 Signs Your Elderly Parent May Need Help at Home
Caring for an aging parent can be overwhelming, especially when it’s hard to tell if they truly need help or are just having an “off” day. Many families wait too long to step in, often after a fall, hospitalization, or sudden decline. Recognizing the early warning signs can make all the difference in keeping your loved one safe, healthy, and independent at home. Here are 10 common signs your elderly parent may need extra help at home: 1. Trouble With Daily Activities If your parents struggle with bathing, dressing, cooking, or housekeeping, it may be time for in-home support. These...
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10 Signs Your Elderly Parent May Need Help at Home
Caring for an aging parent can be overwhelming, especially when it’s hard to tell if they truly need help or are just having an “off” day. Many families wait too long to step in, often after a fall, hospitalization, or sudden decline. Recognizing the early warning signs can make all the difference in keeping your loved one safe, healthy, and independent at home. Here are 10 common signs your elderly parent may need extra help at home: 1. Trouble With Daily Activities If your parents struggle with bathing, dressing, cooking, or housekeeping, it may be time for in-home support. These...
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