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How are you celebrating Grandparents Day this Year?

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How will you be celebrating Grandparents Day this year? It's officially September 11 this year and it's the perfect time to participate in some fun activities with the grandparents in your family. It’s also an opportunity to become involved with grandparents who may not be able to travel or see their own grandchildren and include them in your activities. Some communities will be hosting events and special activities for grandparents, and many care facilities will be doing the same for their residents. A good place to start is the National Grandparents Day website, where you can learn about the woman who...

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As Busy Travel Season Approaches Seniors can use these Travel Pointers

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It’s almost Labor Day, one of the busiest travel times for Americans. When you think about travel tips for older Americans, navigating through airports and unfamiliar cities comes to mind. But there are so many things seniors can do to prepare for a trip before they leave that will help them stay safe and secure too. The U.S. Department of State developed a page on its website just for older travelers with lists and things to think about well before starting to pack a bag. Here are some of the highlights we think seniors, and those who care for them,...

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Have Your Senior Loved One’s Eyes Checked in September

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Seniors are especially susceptible to problems with their eyes making life even more difficult, especially if they have mobility issues. This year, start early and make an appointment now to have your senior loved one’s eyes checked during the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s Healthy Aging Month in September. A senior eye check by a professional could make a huge difference in their quality of life. Many times seniors don’t even realize their eyesight is getting worse, so early detection and intervention of eye problems is extremely important. As a caregiver, you may be the first one to notice changes in...

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Essential safety tips for seniors living alone

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According to figures compiled by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) approximately 87 percent of individuals in the U.S. aged 65+ expect to be able to “age in place.” As the population ages, that means the numbers of seniors living alone -- independently, or semi-independently, as long as possible will continue to grow. But with aging in place, there are risks that need to be weighed. Is the home safe? Does it provide the necessary environment? Can the senior navigate the home without impediments?  What simple improvements can help? These are questions the professional caregivers at FirstLight Home Care can answer...

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Travel tips for adults with special needs

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We're in the dog days of summer, and while school starts soon in some locations, others plan to vacation in August due to lower rates at certain resorts and locales. In any case, traveling is a challenge whether you or your loved ones have physical, mental or other special needs. FirstLight Home Care offers needed solutions to your travel concerns. If someone you care for has special needs, mobility or other travel obstacles to overcome, FirstLight Home Care offers assistance with an option called the Travel Companion Services Program. A FirstLight Travel Companion can be engaged to help with almost...

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Why Dementia Care is Important

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According to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, which is the 6th leading cause of death in the United States. 1 in 3 seniors dies with Alzheimer’s or another dementia disease and of the 5.4 million Americans with Alzheimer’s, an estimated 5.2 million of these are aged 65 and older. At FirstLight Home Care, we have developed dementia care plans to help people who are suffering from dementia or Alzheimer’s cope with the anxiety, depression, confusion and isolation that is often associated with the disease. Our unique programs for dementia care services at...

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Are you ready for Friendship Day?

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In a little over a week, the United States will be celebrating National Friendship Day and this is a great time to think about the importance of friendship in the lives of our seniors. Having a group of friends to celebrate with and to share their experiences with on a regular basis can be extremely helpful for seniors. Having the support, care and devotion of friends can help seniors stay active and involved with those that care about them. As caregivers, we know the importance of regular contact with friends and loved ones and are proud to offer these tips...

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Five ways you can age better starting today

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It is a fact of life that we all age each day; however, there are ways that you and the seniors in your life can be proactive to help age “better” each and every day. From incorporating exercise into a daily routine or using mental quizzes to help stay sharp and focused, finding ways to age better can improve the quality of your life. Aging better doesn’t have to mean that you or the seniors in your life have to change everything that is done on a daily basis, but incorporating small changes each day. As home care providers, we’ve...

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Getting out during Parks and Recreation Month

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July is Parks and Recreation Month in the United States and this is a great time to help the seniors in your life be able to enjoy time in the great outdoors. In Detroit, Michigan this week, there are a hundreds of senior soldiers that are taking part in the National Veterans Golden Age Games, offering sports and recreational competitive events for Veterans 55 years of age and older. Although some of our seniors may not be able to always enjoy everything that time in the outdoors has to offer, the caregivers at FirstLight Home Care are pleased to be able to offer...

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Celebrating our new look!

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It’s only July 7, and for the FirstLight Home Care team, it sure has been an exciting month so far! Last week, a new website was unveiled that will help our clients find the services they need and the information they want more easily. As you can imagine, it takes a lot of work to update a website but we hope that you will find it beneficial. It was just our little way of staying busy during National Anti-Boredom Month! If you haven’t had a chance to explore our new website yet, we encourage you to take some time to...

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