Be aware of the risk factors that can cause seniors to fall One in four older Americans falls every year. Falls are the leading cause of injuries for seniors aged 65 and older, so preventing falls can be vital to their overall health. According to the Centers for Disease Control…
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A Family Caregiver's Guide to Senior Safety and Emergency Preparedness
If you’re a family caregiver, you may, at some point, need to handle an unexpected situation when it comes to your loved one. It could be anything from helping them stay safe during a natural disaster to helping them heal after a serious fall. Family caregivers should have a plan…
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Healthy Eating for Seniors: 6 Ways to Eat Well as You Age
Healthy eating for seniors is an important part of their overall health and well-being. Eating a well-balanced diet is critical as they age. Proper nutrition provides the necessary vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, and it can help maintain a healthy weight. Eating right can also lower the risk of developing…
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6 Ways to Help Aging Loved Ones Adopt Healthier Habits
If you ask family caregivers, getting their aging loved ones to eat healthier foods can seem nearly impossible. Sadly, this problem isn’t uncommon: One in every eight Americans older than 65 are at risk for malnutrition, according to research conducted by Kaiser Permanente and the National Institutes of Health. Various physical…
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FirstLight Adds New Position to Enhance Caregiver Training and Education
FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston and Boston-Back Bay has created the new position of Training Coordinator, and we are pleased to announce that our Weekend On-Call Supervisor, Rebecca Trinque, has accepted the offer to take on this important new role. Becky is responsible for developing and implementing our…
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Immunization Awareness Month: Protecting Your Loved Ones with FirstLight Home Care Services
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August is National Immunization Awareness Month, an annual observance meant to highlight the importance of vaccinations for people of all ages. However, vaccines are particularly important for older adults because as you age, your immune system weakens, and it can be more difficult to fight off infections. The older you…
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: Ninety-five percent of the 250,000 hip fractures that occur annually are the result of a fall. Every 11 seconds, an older adult…
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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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