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Summer Travel: Elderly Travelers Checklist

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Pack The Essentials: Elderly Traveler Checklist Summer is quickly approaching and more elderly people will be heading out-of-town and will travel by car, plane, train or ship for their next adventure. AARP is reporting that adults 50 and older will be active travelers in 2017. More than 55% will travel within the U.S.; 42% plan to travel both domestically and international; and 3% are expected to travel solely abroad. If you or your parents are one of the millions 50 and older travelers preparing for a trip, FirstLight Home Care has put together the following Senior Travel Checklist Essential that...

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Five Myths + Misconceptions of Parkinson’s Disease

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April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month. There are many myths and misconceptions about Parkinson's Disease and FirstLIght Home Care is here to set things straight. During the month of April, our caregivers at FirstLight Home Care will share information through our social media channels about the disease. Conversations will include living with or caring for someone with Parkinson’s Disease and tips and resources to help you better understand this progressive neurological disorder that affects nearly one million people in the United States. The first step in understanding Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is to recognize some of the many common misconceptions and myths that...

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Enjoy the Fresh Air and Sunlight: 12 Springtime Activities for Older Adults

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After months of colder weather and gray skies in many parts of the country, springtime is a welcomed season. It can be especially refreshing for older adults who have spent the winter cooped-up indoors. Fresh air, warmth and sunshine can play an important role in renewing the spirit and enhancing quality of life. The Benefits of Fresh Air and Sunshine Exposure to sunlight and fresh air offers many health benefits – greater energy, reduced stress and improved sleep, to name a few. Fresh air cleans the lungs and helps bring more oxygen to the cells. This increased oxygen in the...

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Diabetes Alert Day is Coming: Are You at Risk?

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 29 million Americans have diabetes, and one in four of them doesn’t even know it. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of the disease and can be managed through diet, physical activity and appropriate use of insulin and oral medications to lower blood sugar levels. American Diabetes Association Alert Day® is next Tuesday, March 28. It’s observed to help sound the alarm about the prevalence of type 2 diabetes in American adults by asking people to take the "Type 2 Diabetes Risk Test." The Importance of Detection...

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Nutrition and Aging: Eating for a Healthy Body and Mind

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FirstLight Home Care provides tips on nutrition and aging that support your loved one’s journey to a healthy lifestyle.

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The Importance of Sleep for Elderly and Older Adults

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The importance of sleep for elderly adults cannot be stressed enough, as a major contributor to overall wellbeing as we age.

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Home Care: Enhancing the Lives of People with Developmental Disabilities

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For an estimated 5 million people in communities across the United States, developmental disabilities are part of life. Their conditions – autism, Down syndrome, muscular dystrophy and cerebral palsy, to name a few – may impact physical capacity, language, learning or behavior, but not their spirit. When people with these different abilities are connected to the right opportunities and resources, they can live secure, fulfilling lives. March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. And the observance is an opportunity to explore how we can all do more to help our neighbors, friends and family members who have developmental disabilities live side-by-side with...

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Easy Heart-Healthy Recipes for Seniors With FirstLight

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Find out more about tips, habits and easy heart-healthy recipes for seniors and beyond from FirstLight Home Care.

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The Home Care Decision: What to Look for In a Partner

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For people who are aging in place, navigating the typical activities of daily living can be an ongoing challenge. Home care can be a lifeline.

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Random Acts of Kindness: Good for the World, and Good for Your Health

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Next Week, February 12 to 18, is Random Acts of Kindness Week. And it's the perfect opportunity to shower some kindness on the people in your life -- or maybe even a total stranger. We've all heard stories about the person at the drive-thru who bought coffee for the stranger who was next in line. Simple deed, big reward. Everyone could use a little boost from time to time to raise their spirits. Those who need a little extra support – an elderly neighbor, an adult with a disability, a loved one recuperating from surgery – could find even the smallest...

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