What Aging Gracefully Means To FirstLight
Aging gracefully can mean many things to different people. While some might think first of appearance, others will say that graceful aging is a mindset and a way of life. At FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston, we ensure seniors and older adults live their latter years respectfully and with dignity....
Solutions for Addressing Senior Isolation
As we age, we often become wiser, and with that wisdom comes the recognition that time spent with friends and family is invaluable. However, making time for socializing can be challenging for seniors, especially if they’re dealing with physical limitations that affect mobility. This can lead to senior loneliness, which...
Congratulations to our Caregiver of the Year Nominee
Our caregivers are the heart and soul of FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston, breathing life into our Culture of Care and translating our values into meaningful relationships that provide much needed help, joy and peace of mind to families. Every year, our office nominates individuals for the Caregiver of the...
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Our Training Coordinator, Rebecca Trinque, facilitated another successful round of FirstLight Home Care’s proprietary dementia care training, Compassionate Memory Care Program. The in-person, small group training allows for our caregivers to get individual support and hands-on coaching on the very important topic of dementia care for our clients!
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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...
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How Customized Home Care Puts Your Loved One’s Needs First
When you start looking for customized home care, you have one goal in mind: Find the best fit for your loved one. Maybe they have shown signs of self-neglect, motor impairment or dementia, and you want to offer them extra support. But like many families looking for private caregivers, you might have...
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