Meet one of our Extraordinary Caregivers: Rebecca R.
This is the third in a series of interview-style profiles of the hard-working and compassionate Caregivers on the FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston and Boston-Back Bay Caregiver Team. How long have you been with FirstLight Home Care? I have been with FirstLight for six years. What inspired you...
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Prevent Falls by Seniors with these Home Safety Tips
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, falls are the most common cause of non-fatal trauma-related hospital admissions among older adults. The facts are alarming: However, falls are often preventable. Our team at FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston and Boston Back-Bay has outlined the most common causes...
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Senior Safety Tips for the Home
National Senior Citizens Day is a time set aside to recognize our older population. Celebrated on August 21st, this day is meant to show appreciation to those who have worked, achieved, sacrificed and accomplished so much to make our lives and our world a better place. If you have a loved...
How Can you Celebrate National Senior Citizens Day?
On August 19, 1988, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed August 21 as National Senior Citizens Day, a day to recognize and show appreciation for the value and contribution of elderly people to the family and society as a whole. In the Proclamation, he said “For all they have achieved throughout life and for...
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Meet one of our Extraordinary Caregivers: Pharah D.
This is the second in a series of interview-style profiles of the hard-working and compassionate Caregivers on the FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston and Boston-Back Bay Caregiver Team. How long have you been with FirstLight Home Care? I started working with FirstLight Home Care 7 years ago. Who...
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Meet one of our Extraordinary Caregivers: Barbara B.
This is the first in a series of interview-style profiles of the hard-working and compassionate Caregivers on the FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston and Boston-Back Bay Caregiver Team. How long have you been with FirstLight Home Care? I have been with FirstLight of West Suburban Boston for three...
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Five Tips for Long Distance Caregiving
Caring for a loved one that lives locally can be stressful, yet caring for one that is long distance can extenuate the circumstances immensely. There are a number of responsibilities in both situations, and in a long distance situation it is imperative that you feel comfortable delegating some of these...
Being a Long Distance Caregiver
Caring for aging parents can be difficult, and when you live thousands of miles away, it can come with a whole new set of complications. How do I make sure they are cared for properly? How will I respond to (or even know about) medical emergencies? How will I know...
16 Ways to Enjoy the Summer Season with the Senior in Your Life
With vacation times and the kids out of school, it may be hard to think of fun things to do with seniors. Of course, it can depend on the weather, where you live and the level of mobility of the senior. However, it’s important that seniors continue to be as...
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As our society ages, the children of older parents are faced with the fact that they may have to care for Mom, Dad, or both as they enter their later years, which reverses the traditional parent/child roles each has known all or most of their lives. Caregivers often face other...
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