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FirstLight's Jill Kemp promoted to Staff Development Senior Recruiter

We're pleased to announce that Jill Kemp has been promoted to Staff Development Senior Recruiter. For over four years, Jill has been serving as the first voice of the professional caregivers looking to join our team. She has screened hundreds and hundreds of caregivers, using her friendly, upbeat, demeanor to connect with each person over the phone and assess their suitability for our culture of care at FirstLight Home Care. Last year, FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston hired less than 5 percent of all applicants for the position of Caregiver. The challenging job of identifying the extraordinary Caregivers...

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Are Home Care Expenses Tax Deductible?

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Have you ever wondered, “Are home care expenses tax deductible?” They can be if prescribed by a doctor for a person deemed chronically ill.

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National Nutrition Month Tips for Seniors

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This National Nutrition Month, we focus on helping seniors overcome barriers to getting nutritious meals. Here’s how you can help.

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16 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Home Care Agency

Use these 16 practical questions to compare home care agencies by caregiver quality, training, supervision, flexibility, pricing, and communication.

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Podcast Feature: Wendy Adlerstein on Aging Well, Home Care, and Staying Connected

Wendy Adlerstein, LSW joined Gray With Benefits to discuss aging well, family support, independence, planning ahead, and how home care can help older adults stay connected.

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How to Help With Heart Health for Seniors

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Helping maintain heart health for seniors is mostly about showing them how to overcome the barriers they face. Learn more!

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Podcast Feature: Wendy Adlerstein on Planning Ahead for Home Care

Wendy Adlerstein, LSW joins elder law expert Harry Margolis to discuss planning ahead for non-medical home care, choosing an agency, and preparing before help becomes urgent.

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Valentine's Day Activities for Seniors

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From creating cards to baking cookies or watching a romantic comedy, there are plenty of Valentine’s Day activities for seniors to enjoy the holiday.

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FirstLight Awarded the Best of Home Care--Leader in Training Award for Commitment to Continuous Learning

FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston was recently awarded The Best of Home Care--Leader in Training Award. The award recognizes home care agencies who provide specialized care for clients and career growth for employees through a commitment to continuous learning. Recipients of this award prioritize training for their staff, leading to more skilled, engaged employees. FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston earned this award through a strong commitment to continuous learning and professional development through the Activated Insights training program for at least three months. We maintained a minimum of 10 staff members actively engaged in learning on the platform each...

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Podcast Feature: Recognizing Cognitive Decline on Next Steps 4 Seniors

Cognitive decline is a growing concern for aging populations, with an impact that extends well beyond the individual. Our Executive Director and Co-Owner at First Light Home Care of West Suburban Boston, Wendy Adlerstein, recently joined host Wendy Jones on the Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging podcast to discuss how families can recognize early signs of cognitive decline and take meaningful steps toward reducing uncertainty, building support systems, and establishing legal safeguards. What Families Often Notice First Wendy walks through the early signs families tend to observe, including short-term memory loss, difficulty with complex tasks, and subtle shifts...

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