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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 all they continue to accomplish, we owe older citizens our thanks and a heartfelt salute. We can best demonstrate our gratitude and esteem by making sure that our communities are good places in which to mature and grow older—places in which older people can participate to the fullest and can...

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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 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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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 mentally and physically active as possible. At FirstLight Home Care, we interact with seniors daily – here’s some fun things to keep the boredom away: Watch the sunset or sunrise. Because many seniors do not sleep as long, they can be early birds. Bring their favorite coffee or donut and...

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Parenting an Aging Parent

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 challenges when parenting an aging parent, such as having to step in and advise them when to take medication, when to purge expired food, or even when to take away the car keys. This role reversal is sometimes shocking to both the children and the parents and can result in...

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FirstLight Welcomes Laura Galluzzo as Staff Development Hiring Associate

Laura Galluzzo has joined FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston and Boston-Back Bay as our Staff Development Hiring Associate. Laura supports the recruitment process of finding the most qualified caregivers to join the FirstLight Team. She assists caregivers during the interview and onboarding process. Laura ensures all caregivers remain in compliance and supported with ongoing employee perks.  Laura has always been passionate about helping others remain safe and comfortable at home. With over 4 years of Home Care experience, Laura understands what it takes to find the right caregiver and best match for each family. Laura brings this same...

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Spring Activities For Seniors & Caregivers – FirstLight Senior Home Care

After months of colder weather and gray skies here in the Boston area, springtime is a welcomed season for loved ones in senior home care. It can be especially refreshing for older adults who have spent the winter indoors with at home senior care. Fresh air, warmth and sunshine can play an important role in renewing the spirit and enhancing quality of life. Here are some spring activities for seniors that will help your loved ones enjoy the great outdoors alongside their at home senior care companion. Top 7 Fun Spring Activities For Seniors To help older adults who are...

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Meet Steve Stern, Office Co-Owner at FirstLight Home Care

What is your name, role and company, Steve? I am the President and Co-Owner of FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston.  I am also the regional representative of FirstLight Home Care franchise for the Aging Life Care Association (ALCA) New England Chapter, and I serve on the Chapter's Communications Committee.  FirstLight is proud to be a Gold Corporate Partner of the Aging Life Care Association. What geographic area do you cover? My FirstLight office primarily serves the western suburbs of Boston including towns like Needham, Newton, Wellesley, Weston, Wayland, Brookline, and the downtown Boston neighborhoods like the Back Bay,...

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Why Family Caregivers Should Consider Joining a Support Group

Caring for a family loved one can be a rewarding experience, but it can also be overwhelming. The family caregiver is only human, and they need both emotional and practical support to maintain a healthy self. Joining a local support group is one solution to help the family caregiver feel less isolated, and it provides the opportunity to be around people who know exactly what they’re going through. The benefits of joining a support group. Research has shown that participating in caregiver support groups has many benefits and can significantly improve the quality of life for the caregiver and their...

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FirstLight Welcomes Jill Kemp as Recruitment Associate

Jill Kemp has joined FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston and FirstLight Home Care of Boston-Back Bay as our Recruitment Associate. Jill supports the recruitment process of finding the most qualified of caregivers to join the FirstLight team.  After graduating from Lesley University with her master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Jill began her teaching career in Quincy Public Schools in grades Kindergarten through 2nd Grade. During this time, she strengthened her skills for helping and teaching young children and working very closely with their families in the community. After many years working with children in the school setting,...

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Thank you for Alzheimer's Association Support

Thank you to our office team and other staff members, Clients, professional referral sources and many other friends who made a donation to the Greater Boston Alzheimer’s Walk recently. We greatly appreciated your support of the Alzheimer’s Association’s important mission of education, awareness, advocacy–and critically, research.   You helped raise over $4,000!  [Picture above: our office team during our October 2022 Walk--see team bios. We were joined by Kaia (bottom left) and Lucy (bottom right).

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