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
Addressing Mobility Issues in Older Adults
From our Care Blog
Mobility issues affect many seniors but are very manageable. Here’s how to keep your loved one moving with confidence.
How to Help Melbourne Seniors With Dental Care
For Melbourne seniors, oral health isn’t just about maintaining a nice smile. Many seniors have trouble eating enough food, and that’s partly due to pain or discomfort, which proper dental care can mitigate. Oral health is also closely connected with general health—in fact, it’s linked to conditions like pneumonia and heart disease. However, seniors often struggle to care for their teeth. Loss of coordination, joint or mouth pain and memory issues can all make everyday oral hygiene challenging, while reduced mobility and dental anxiety can make it hard for them to get to the dentist. Fortunately, there’s a wide variety...
Learn More about How to Help Melbourne Seniors With Dental Care
How to Help Melbourne Seniors With Dental Care
For Melbourne seniors, oral health isn’t just about maintaining a nice smile. Many seniors have trouble eating enough food, and that’s partly due to pain or discomfort, which proper dental care can mitigate. Oral health is also closely connected with general health—in fact, it’s linked to conditions like pneumonia and heart disease. However, seniors often struggle to care for their teeth. Loss of coordination, joint or mouth pain and memory issues can all make everyday oral hygiene challenging, while reduced mobility and dental anxiety can make it hard for them to get to the dentist. Fortunately, there’s a wide variety...
Learn More about How to Help Melbourne Seniors With Dental Care