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How Does Respite Care Help Family Caregivers?

As a family caregiver, you must take care of yourself too. Caring for a loved one can be very fulfilling. Family members often step in as caregivers to help an elderly parent or grandparent, chronically ill family member or loved one with a disability because they are loving and compassionate,...

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FirstLight Caregivers Receive Advanced Dementia Certification

Caregivers at FirstLight Home Care — South Sound are continually taking training in addition to what’s required for their CNA or HCA licenses by the State of Washington. FirstLight offers this specialized training to their caregivers at no cost.  This support is just one of the reasons why Olympia caregivers consider FirstLight...

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FirstLight 'Caregivers of the Month' for Summer Quarter

Congratulations and a big “Thank You!” to the FirstLight Home Care – South Sound “Caregivers of the Month” for the summer quarter: Annie Bastian-Baldwin for June Jessica Mays-West for July Leah Elliott for August Each month, we recognize an outstanding in-home caregiver as part of our extensive employee recognition program. Recognizing...

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FirstLight Annual Employee Appreciation Summer BBQ

We had so much fun today at the 3rd Annual Employee Appreciation Summer BBQ for FirstLight Home Care – South Sound. The food was outstanding, thanks to the talents of FirstLight caregiver and Master Chef Mary Janssen!  Congratulations to everyone who won one of the many raffle prizes!  And “Well...

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FirstLight Home Care Donates to Meals on Wheels

We at FirstLight Home Care – South Sound were honored, along with Olympics West Retirement Inn, to present a check for $350 today to the Meals on Wheels program at Senior Services for South Sound. We raised the funds at Olympics West’s annual Antique and Classic Car Show earlier this...

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Washington Ranked #1 in US for Long-Term Services and Support

Washington state is top-ranked, but all states lag in caring for the aging and those living with disabilities Washington state ranks 1st in the nation when it comes to meeting the long-term care needs of older residents and people with disabilities, according to a scorecard recently released by AARP. However,...

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5 Things You Need to Know about Home Care

Getting help for your aging parents at home can mean different things to different people. But it doesn’t have to be as confusing as it might seem. by understanding just a few key details, you’ll be on the way to selecting the home care services and provider that’s right for you in...

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Home Care Enhances the Lives of Those with Developmental Disabilities

There are an estimated 5 million people in communities across the United States who live with a developmental disability. Their conditions – autism, Down syndrome, muscular dystrophy and cerebral palsy, and others – impact physical capacity, language, learning or behavior. However, the circumstances do not impact their spirit! When people...

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Is it time for a 'check-in' with your aging parents?

Are you taking a trip back home soon to visit your aging parents?  You might be surprised at what you find.  Older adults are pretty adept at giving a positive impression over the phone or via Facetime.  But when you get there to view their situation firsthand, it might not...

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What Can You Do When Your Aging Parents Want to Stay Living at Home?

When your aging parents or loved ones are determined to remain living independently – even if they are declining in physical or mental abilities – what options do you have? AARP reported earlier this year that 80 to 90 percent of aging people would choose to reside in their own homes for...

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