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Featured image for post Questions Families Looking For Private Caregivers Should Ask

Questions Families Looking For Private Caregivers Should Ask

When it comes to choosing a private home caregiver for yourself or a loved one, there are many things to take into account. After all, you’ll be inviting them into your home and asking for help with things that can be very personal or uncomfortable. Therefore, you want someone who’ll not only be qualified and professional, but also compassionate and sensitive to your specific needs. So, what questions should families looking for private caregivers ask before they make a final decision? What Is Private Home Care? Private home care is when a trained professional, such as a caregiver, comes to...

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Featured image for post Avoid Risks of Hiring a Private Caregiver With FirstLight

Avoid Risks of Hiring a Private Caregiver With FirstLight

When looking for senior care, many people search for an individual home caregiver because they don’t know what their options are. However, they are often unprepared for the risks of hiring a private caregiver and find some unexpected downsides, including caregiver availability and backup care for when a regular caregiver isn’t accessible.  Instead of directly hiring a caregiver on their own, many families looking for private caregivers find they prefer the flexibility and reliability of a home care agency. With high-quality caregivers and consistent service built to suit your loved one’s needs, a home care agency can give you complete peace of mind. ...

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Featured image for post Six Mistakes Adult Children Make Taking Care of Sick Parents

Six Mistakes Adult Children Make Taking Care of Sick Parents

As an adult child, taking care of sick parents can be a big responsibility. It requires an adjustment to your schedule, as well as the family dynamic. While there are many factors to consider when taking on this role for a sick or aging parent, there are common challenges to be aware of and prepare for in advance. Here are some common mistakes of first-time, adult-child caregivers:  Providing the Wrong Diagnosis  Without a full health evaluation, it can be easy to misdiagnose a sick parent and provide improper care. This can cause frustration for both you and your loved one....

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Featured image for post The Impact of Being a Spousal Caregiver

The Impact of Being a Spousal Caregiver

The number of people that have taken on the role of spousal caregiver in the United States is growing – of the more than 40 million caregivers nationwide, roughly 22% are the spouses of chronically ill, disabled or aging partners.  Caregiving to a parent is tough, but when it is a husband or wife to whom you vowed “in sickness and in health,” it adds a whole other layer. Just being a caregiver is hard enough, but this type of caregiving can put you to the test as you get older yourself. However, it’s important to find ways to maintain a normal...

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Featured image for post How Can Private Home Care Reduce Family Stress Overall?

How Can Private Home Care Reduce Family Stress Overall?

At FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston, we know that being a family caregiver is a wonderful and rewarding experience. It can help strengthen family relationships, drastically improve the quality of life for your loved one and provide a great sense of satisfaction. However, we also acknowledge that being a caregiver is hard. You sacrifice time and energy to provide your loved one with around-the-clock care. Over time, caregiving can become emotionally draining and physically exhausting.   Like the other 48 million adult caregivers in the United States, you may be experiencing some of the stages of caregiver burnout without even knowing it. The...

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