FirstLight Resources
We’ve gathered helpful caregiving resources for you and your loved ones. See below for informative articles, resources, podcasts and helpful websites about home care, self-care, aging and more.
- Alzheimer's: Caregivers Share: Best activities to get through the dreary months
- Alzheimer's: Race Towards a Cure: Alzheimer’s and an Ageing Population
- Fall Statistics: Falls in Older Adults
- Family Caregivers: Resources for Family Caregivers
- Medicare vs. Medicaid: What You Need to Know
- Pets: How Pets Can Benefit the Mental and Physical Health of Older Adults
- Sleep: How Can Caregivers Better Manage Sleep and Burnout
- Caregiver Podcast
- Daughterhood The Podcast: For Caregivers
- Dementia Care Partner Talk Show Podcast
- The Caring Generation
- The Happy Healthy Caregiver
- The Working Daughter
- Untangling Alzheimer’s and Dementia
- AARP
- Ageless Grace
- Aging Life Care Association
- Alzheimer’s Association
- Cake
- Daily Caring
- Genworth: Financial Solutions for Long-Term Care
- National Aging in Place Council
- National Association for Homecare & Hospice
- National Council on Aging
- Next Avenue
Can You Get Paid to Care for a Family Member?
Many of us face the challenge of caring for a loved one while dealing with financial stress. You might ask if you can get paid for your efforts. Becoming a paid family caregiver is a common choice to support your family and yourself. Navigating the system can be tough, but you're not alone. We aim to guide you through the possibilities of a family caregiver salary. We'll look at programs that can help you. We want to show you how to get paid as a caregiver for your family. We'll explore state-specific waivers and insurance options. Together, we'll find the...
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Can You Get Paid to Care for a Family Member?
Many of us face the challenge of caring for a loved one while dealing with financial stress. You might ask if you can get paid for your efforts. Becoming a paid family caregiver is a common choice to support your family and yourself. Navigating the system can be tough, but you're not alone. We aim to guide you through the possibilities of a family caregiver salary. We'll look at programs that can help you. We want to show you how to get paid as a caregiver for your family. We'll explore state-specific waivers and insurance options. Together, we'll find the...
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Are Home Care Expenses Tax Deductible?
From our Care Blog
Have you ever wondered, “Are home care expenses tax deductible?” They can be if prescribed by a doctor for a person deemed chronically ill.
