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For those who want to learn more about senior home care, guidance
for caregivers, and living your best day, every day.

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The FirstLight Care Corner

For those who want to learn more about senior home care, guidance
for caregivers, and living your best day, every day.

Senior Health & Wellness

Senior Safety

Caregiver Resources

Understanding Senior Care

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How to Talk to a Parent with Dementia

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Discover tips for how to talk to a parent with dementia when you don't have a FirstLight Home Care professional around to offer their assistance.

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How Does Private Pay Home Care Work?

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Private pay home care is a common method for paying for personal care services for seniors. Here’s what you need to know.

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Paranoia in Elderly Loved Ones - Caregivers Offer Stability

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A FirstLight professional home caregiver can provide stability and reassurance when dealing with paranoia in elderly loved ones.

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Recognizing the Stages of Caregiver Burnout

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Share the burden of care with a professional caregiver from FirstLight to protect your wellbeing and avoid the stages of caregiver burnout.

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Solutions for Lonely Elderly: Addressing Senior Isolation

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Companion care is the best way to help lonely elderly family members, keeping them social, active and mentally well.

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Caring for Aging Parents – FirstLight Can Lighten the Load

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Caring for aging parents can take a toll physically and emotionally. Let an experienced caregiver help alleviate the stress.

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2024 Caregiver of the Year

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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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What Aging Gracefully Means To FirstLight

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Aging gracefully looks different for most people. For us, it means your last years are fulfilling, joyful and dignified.

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2024 Franchise of the Year

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FirstLight Home Care Franchisee of the Year 2024 was awarded to Jim Carteris and his team in the San Francisco Peninsula.

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Questions Families Looking For Private Caregivers Should Ask

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What questions should families looking for private caregivers ask? If you’re not sure where to start, use this list to identify exactly what you need.

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