When we’re caring for an aging loved one, it sometimes feels like all we do is take away. We take away her car; we convince her to sell her home; we change his diet; we take away his privacy. These losses (and the discussions that surround them) are tough on...
My son Max gave me a seedling for Mother’s Day. I was supposed to plant it in the garden once it grew big enough, but instead it’s been sitting on a plate on our porch for months, looking more and more scraggly. I feel guilty every time I look at...
When A Loved One Says ‘I Want to Go Home’
I sat down with a resident at a memory care facility recently, and, within seconds, she asked me if I’d take her home. For me, a stranger, I could ask the question, “Where do you live?” and distract her with questions about her home, but distraction doesn’t come as easily...
From Daughter to Caregiver: The Painful Change of Roles
One of the more heartbreaking conversations I’ve had was with a daughter who was caring for her father. She came to us looking for some help during the day, but she’d been his primary caregiver for more than a year. In between raising kids and managing her career, she was...
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Nutrition Tips for Seniors: A Caregiver’s Guide
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Ensure you and your loved one have a healthy, balanced diet and save time on meal preparation with these nutrition tips for seniors from FirstLight.
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Healthy Nutritional Drinks for Elderly? Adults
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Healthy nutritional drinks for elderly adults can improve your loved one’s diet. Here are some of the best (and tastiest) drinks for seniors.
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Benefits of In Home Memory Care for Seniors With Dementia
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In addition to lessening anxiety and keeping your loved one safe, in home memory care with First Light Home Care has a multitude of benefits.
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Does Cold Weather Affect Arthritis? and Other Conditions?
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Does cold weather affect arthritis and other chronic conditions? Yes. Here’s how to manage your loved one’s health during the winter.
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