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Cost of Caregiving

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Many of us are caregivers – for our parents, brothers or sisters, or other relatives – and don’t even think about the financial demands it places on us. Maybe you are a caregiver who provides “hands on” care right now, but may be called upon to provide financial assistance for your care recipient in the future. In addition to the emotional demands placed on caregivers, it’s important to consider the financial consequences. If it’s possible to plan ahead, this helps to avoid some costly mistakes so you don’t get yourself in a financial bind. If you’re taking care of a...

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Indoor Activities for Seniors to Help With Winter Blues

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Learn more from FirstLight Home Care on tips for finding indoor activities for seniors this winter.

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Test your memory for Alzheimer's

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Are you concerned that you or or a loved one might be showing early signs of Alzheimer’s Disease? Alzheimer's is a progressive form of presenile dementia that is similar to senile dementia; however, Alzheimer’s generally begins to appear in people’s 40s and 50s.  The good news is that with early detection you can have a better chance of managing the disease and living the fullest life possible for years to come. One of the best ways to determine if you are showing early signs of Alzheimer’s Disease is to do self-basement tests.  Self-basement tests are a great way to test your cognitive ability...

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Five Tips for Long Distance Caregiving

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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 responsibilities to others.  With that said, it is necessary for you to embrace communication among the family and those that are able to help locally.  Each family has unique situations, and something that works for one family may not work for others.  We have provided five tips that may be...

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A Great Gift For Your Aging Parents

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Because we live in Denver, to say it is cold in the winter is an understatement. Of course, due to frigid temperatures and cars that sit outside, it’s exactly the time of year our batteries seems to go dead.  Go figure. As I watched me elderly father try to jump his battery in the freezing cold, a brilliant thought hit me … why not give him a gift membership to AAA? I am always looking for gifts for my aging parents and I am often stuck for ideas. I have a basic AAA membership which costs me only $75/year and...

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5 Best Ways To Keep Your Heart Healthy

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Lifestyle and family history both play an important role in the health of your heart.  As we all know, living with heart disease or any other heart condition may be ultimately debilitating and decrease your life span.  The good thing from all this, is that most heart conditions can be prevented and/or managed if you know the proper lifestyle adjustments required.  Explained, are five of the best ways to keep your heart healthy. Know your family history.  Heart conditions do run in the family, and the earlier you know there is history of heart conditions, the sooner you can work to...

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Six Mistakes Adult Children Make Taking Care of Sick Parents

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Learn about the common caregiving pitfalls to avoid when taking care of sick parents to ensure a smooth transition for you and your loved one.

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Senior Citizen Scams

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No one is immune to scams, but it seems the elderly are particularly targeted. My Dad  was a very savvy 75-year-old accountant. His mind was extremely sharp before he passed away, but his financial judgments were slightly slipping. He was extremely charitable, donating to many causes – he was always taken in by sad stories. Therefore, I was not surprised when he told me he had “adopted a family” in Nigeria. Every month he sent them a set amount, but then the disasters started and they needed more money for hospital and medical bills. How could he not help a...

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Social Media For Seniors

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Let’s face it; social media is taking over the world. Social media networks connect billions of people across the globe whether they’re merely acquaintances that met while traveling, or they’re long lost friends and family. We’re now able to keep in touch and reconnect much easier. This couldn’t ring more true for our elderly population. More and more seniors are mastering the Internet and multiple social platforms, specifically for staying in touch with their families; checking up on their children and grandchildren, or finding old classmates.  Though there are several upon several social media platforms out there, only a select few...

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Being a Long Distance Caregiver

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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 if they pay their bills on time? These questions can eat away at you; worse yet, you can’t visit them whenever you wish to calm your fears.  If you are worried about your parents' well being far away, read our tips below to calm these fears and provide the best...

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