Ask Your Doctor 4 Questions About Prostate Cancer
For many men talking about their prostate and/or prostate cancer – even with their doctor – can be an uncomfortable. But given that 1 in 7 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime (the second leading cause of cancer death in American men), it’s an important discussion to have...
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8 Clues Your Parents Need Help at Home
Thriving at Home by Sarah Lane For some, the decline is slow in coming. For others, change seems to occur quickly. Either way, nearly every family eventually has to address a complicated and sensitive situation: An aging parent or relative who needs help to safely remain living at home. So how...
FirstLight Approved for Workers’ Compensation Care
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 27, 2015 OLYMPIA, Wash. — FirstLight Home Care, provider of quality, affordable, non-medical in-home care for adults, has been approved by the state of Washington as a provider for the state workers’ compensation program. As a Washington State Department of Labor and Industries provider, FirstLight Home...
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Feeling crabby lately? Or simply worn out? The responsibility of being an at home caregiver, in particular, can be time-consuming and exhausting. Something that would help is getting better sleep. Think about all the factors that can interfere with a good night’s sleep — from pressure at work and family...
"Fall Proof" the Home of Your Aging Parents
Statistics tell us the vast majority of senior citizens want to “age in place,” or stay in their home among familiar surroundings and in the midst of their friends and family. However, according to the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, falls are the number one cause of death...
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Kari Olsen Named FirstLight Caregiver of the Month
When you meet Kari Olsen, you can’t help but be energized by her huge smile, according to Sarah Lane, owner of FirstLight Home Care – South Sound. “Kari has this wonderful smile that reflects so well her joyful, positive spirit and her big heart for others,” said Lane, who announced...
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As we age, the years of wear and tear can be hard on them. Disease, bad circulation, poorly trimmed toenails, and wearing shoes that don’t fit can also harm your feet. But it’s important to pay attention to those “barkin’ dogs,” as foot problems are sometimes the first sign of more serious...
"Classic Car Show" Delivers Fun and Raises Funds
What great fun we had at the Classic Car Show hosted by Olympics West Senior Living last Saturday! Over two dozen classic cars were there, many proudly displayed by the local group the Road Rebels Car Club. There were a variety of beautiful vehicles from the 1940s, 50s, 60s and 70s. Those attending,...
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Keep your Brain Sharp and Healthy with 5 Small Changes
Are you getting more forgetful? We all have occasional lapses, especially once we hit our forties. It might be alarming to you to have a “senior moment” now and then, but the good news is that research shows that by keeping your brain healthy with the right diet and “brain” exercise,...
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"Antique & Classic Car Show" This Sunday
Join us at the “Antique & Classic Car Show” hosted at Olympics West Senior Living community this Sunday afternoon. FirstLight Home Care will be selling homemade BBQ Pork sandwich lunches to raise money for the South Sound Alzheimer’s Council! Come by anytime from 1 to 3:30 p.m. to see...
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