As we have for the last five years, FirstLight Home Care — South Sound will continue to provide quality home care services to support families in our community. As we manage the impact of the Coronavirus/COVID-19 virus, the FirstLight team is actively taking the measures necessary to ensure the safety,...
Every year FirstLight Home Care offers an opportunity for each of the 144 FirstLight offices across the nation to submit a caregiver for the National Caregiver of the Year Award. This year the Olympia office nominated Tristan Hicks. Tristan is a detail-oriented caregiver who is full of warmth and comfort. His respectful and empathetic nature...
Advice for Those Caring for a Loved One with Dementia
16.1 million Americans provide unpaid care for people with Alzheimer’s or dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. Caring for someone with dementia can be demanding and stressful if you’re not sure what to expect. If you are caring for a loved one with dementia, here are five suggestions that will help...
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The Many Benefits of a Senior Travel Companion
The busy travel season will soon be upon us with spring and summer vacations, graduations, weddings and family reunions. Many aging seniors want to attend these special events, but for some, travel can be tricky – whether it’s because of mobility issues or just the anxiety that comes with making...
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Stress on the Family Caregiver
Long-term stress of any kind, including caregiver stress, can lead to serious health problems. At FirstLight Home Care – South Sound we understand how stress impacts families. When a family member is ill, aging, disabled, or unable to complete daily tasks on their own, a family member may find themselves becoming the...
Family Caregiving Is Impacting the Workplace
The responsibilities of family caregiving is having a greater impact on the workplace than ever before, according to a study released jointly by the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP. Most family caregivers in Olympia juggle caring for an aging family member or relative with employment. The study reports that...
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Spring Maintenance for Your Aging Loved One
As the weather warms and things begin to thaw, many of us also have a general routine of spring maintenance. For aging seniors, some of these routine tasks around the home can be difficult to take on, especially if they have mobility issues. There are several ways you can assist...
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'Best Home Care Agency' in the South Sound Three Straight Years!
Annual Best of South Sound Vote Names FirstLight as “Best Home Care Agency” in 2015, 2016 and 2017 For the third year in a row, FirstLight Home Care – South Sound in Olympia was voted “Best Home Health Care Agency” in the annual Best of South Sound contest. Sarah and Greg Lane, co-owners...
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Is Your Aging Veteran Taking Advantage of their Aid and Attendance Benefit?
Are you a military veteran – or the child of an aging veteran – who is in need of home care services in Olympia? The Aid & Attendance benefit may help reduce the cost of care. Many military veterans and their family are unaware of the Aid & Attendance benefits...
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Stephanie Lane Named FirstLight 'Caregiver of the Year'
FirstLight Home Care – South Sound is delighted to announce that Stephanie Lane has been named our 2017 Caregiver of the Year! FirstLight co-owner Sarah Lane (no relation) called Stephanie “an amazing caregiver who is very deserving of our Caregiver of the Year award.” “She is kind, compassionate and extremely...
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