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How to Beat the Winter Blues for Seniors

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Did your loved one seem down over the holidays? Here’s how to beat the winter blues for seniors and improve their outlook on life.

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How to Know When Your Elderly Parents Need Help

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Have questions about how your parents are really doing after a visit? Here’s how to know when your elderly parents need help?.

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Elder Care Planning for 2026 and Beyond

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The new year is a great time for elder care planning, from researching options to budgeting for these costs and talking with family about your wishes.

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10 Signs Your Elderly Parent Needs Help

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The holidays can also be an opportunity to see how your parents are really doing. Here are the top 10 signs your elderly parent needs help.

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What Does Veteran Home Care Assistance Include?

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From help with bathing and dressing to cooking, cleaning and companionship, veteran home care assistance preserves dignity for former military members.

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How to Find Veteran Caregiver Support in Your Area

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Many veterans need a caregiver to continue thriving as they age. Find and make the most of veteran caregiver support programs near you!

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Addressing Mobility Issues in Older Adults

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Mobility issues affect many seniors but are very manageable. Here’s how to keep your loved one moving with confidence.

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Home Care Aide Registry Instructions

The Home Care Aide Registry exists to ensure that individuals providing home-care services to clients in California have met the state’s standards—including a criminal background check—and are properly registered. California Department of Social Services+1By registering, you make yourself eligible for employment by licensed home care organizations (or for direct service as an independent aide), and clients and organizations can verify your status. California Department of Social Services+1 1. Create Your Account in the Guardian Portal Visit the Guardian Applicant Portal at guardian.dss.ca.gov/Applicant. ccld.dss.ca.gov+3California Department of Social Services+3ccld.dss.ca.gov+3Click “Register as a new user”, complete the required information and submit. You will...

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What Does Gum Disease Look Like in the Elderly?

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What does gum disease look like for seniors? Learn how to prevent the long-term effects of gum disease in older adults.

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Items That Increase Risk Factors for Falls in the Elderly

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From throw rugs to clutter, slippery surfaces and poor lighting, the home environment can harbor risk factors for falls in the elderly.

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2024 Caregiver of the Year

FirstLight Home Care is pleased to honor Susanne DiDonato of Western Connecticut as its National Caregiver of the Year. Susanne was honored at our 2024 National Conference in Napa Valley, CA. A dedicated and kind caregiver, Susanne truly embodies what it means to be our Caregiver of the Year.

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