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6 Unusual Ways to Beat the Heat

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Sometimes the summer heat can be unbearable. But, what do you do when you’ve tried everything to cool off? Try something new! 1. Eat to sweat. Some of the hottest places in the world have some of the spiciest, hottest cuisines. So, this summer, take a cue from these cultures. Incorporate spicy foods into your summer diet. While eating spicy foods, your internal temperature rises, your blood circulation increases and you begin sweating. Once the sweat evaporates, your body has cooled off. 2. Stay cool while sleeping. It is often difficult for people to sleep when the weather is hot. Put away the down...

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What Is The Aid & Attendance Program?

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Is your parent a Veteran in need of home care?  Great news, the Aid and Attendance Program is an improved pension benefit offered by the Veterans Administration that can help pay for home care services.  This relatively unknown program is available for Veterans and their spouses who require regular attendance to assist in their daily routines, including eating, bathing, dressing, undressing, and medication dosing, among others.  The Aid and Attendance Program can also be used to aid those who are blind or in assisted living facilities due to mental or physical incapacity.  Another benefit of this program is that it...

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Senior Activities

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When you think of an activity night for seniors, bingo is always the first thought that comes to mind.  But did you know there are other great activities that seniors can do to improve happiness and build friendships?  Seniors activities are great for improving cognitive ability, building social interactions, and keeping active and healthy.  From dances to field trips, there are a wide range of great activities for seniors that can bring more laughter and fun into their lives.  Below we have listed some of our favorite activities for seniors. Dancing Noting keeps you youthgul and happy quite like dancing....

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Available Resources - Who Pays for Home Care Services?

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Determining who pays for home care services can decide whether or not to hire in-home senior care. FirstLight Home Care has resources to help.

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Secrets To Living A Longer Life

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How can I live longer? It’s an age-old question that everyone asks themselves onetime or another in their lifetime.  Whether you have had a recent health scare or simply want to live a healthier life, there are plenty of things you can do live a longer life.  The great news is that you don’t need to make drastic changes to your life in order to live longer; rather, you can make small changes to the way you live each day which over time will make a huge impact on your life. Below are a few key tips that you can incorporate into your day-to-day...

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Do You Need A Travel Companion?

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Summer has finally arrived, and with it brings all the things we love about the season. Graduations, weddings, and trips to tropical paradises have filled our calendars waiting for the cold of winter to release its grasp and give way  to warmer weather.  It is a time of getting together with family and friends and celebrating each other’s company.  However, for many seniors who live across the country from their families, it can be stressful time as well. Everyone knows the stress that traveling entails; making your flight on time, getting through airport security, and remembering where you put your ticket. For...

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TSA Rules for Seniors: Getting Through Security

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Ensure a smooth, stress-free screening process by following these TSA rules for seniors with the help of a travel companion.

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Top Trends in Elderly Care That Nurse Gina is Watching

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According to the US Census Bureau, by the year 2050, approximately 20.7% of the population will be 65 years or older.  This is an incredible growth in the aging population of the US, especially when compared to 2000 when the population of people 65 and older was only 12.4%.  As we enter an age with the highest number of retirees ever, the demand for aging care is greater than ever.  Improvements in home care, health care, and technology will play a vital role in improving the lives of seniors, but with these advances arises concerns as well.  A down economy and lack of financial...

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Is It Time To Take The Car Keys Away?

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One of the hardest discussions you will have with your  senior parents is to recommend they stop driving. Taking the keys away can be a  very traumatic event for them, because it means a loss of independence and  freedom. Unfortunately, many older  individuals continue to drive even after they realize they are less than capable. Even in the best of circumstances and at any age, driving can be a demanding, mentally exhaustive experience! Your vision, dexterity, hearing and reflexes have to be keen. Drivers over 75 have the second-highest rate, after teenagers, of fatal crashes per mile driven, according to Federal...

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FirstLight Home Care Takes Care of Dads – Even If They Are Cranky!

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My Dad is cranky. Okay, if I’m going to tell the truth, he has moments where he is downright mean. He gets easily agitated and has times of lucidity coupled with flashes where he doesn’t even know my name. It is frustrating, heartbreaking and exhausting, not only for myself – the adult daughter -- but my whole family as well. But it must be worse for him. Thirteen years ago, he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and it turned his life and our lives upside down. Six years ago, right before my Mom died, I promised her I would never put...

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