FirstLight Resources
We’ve gathered helpful caregiving resources for you and your loved ones. See below for informative articles, resources, podcasts and helpful websites about home care, self-care, aging and more.
- Boston Globe Story: Thanks to caregiver, pleasure comes on little cat feet
- U.S. News & World Report: 5 Steps to Selecting a Personal Care Aide for Mom and Dad
- U.S. News & World Report: 6 Factors to Consider Before Using Your Retirement Savings for Caregiving
- Alzheimer's: Caregivers Share: Best activities to get through the dreary months
- Alzheimer's: Race Towards a Cure: Alzheimer’s and an Ageing Population
- Fall Statistics: Falls in Older Adults
- Family Caregivers: Resources for Family Caregivers
- Medicare vs. Medicaid: What You Need to Know
- Pets: How Pets Can Benefit the Mental and Physical Health of Older Adults
- Sleep: How Can Caregivers Better Manage Sleep and Burnout
- Real Estate Talk Boston Interview with Wendy Adlerstein, LSW (Video)
- Discussion & Insights in Home Care with Wendy Adlerstein, LSW (Podcast)
- The Rundown on In-Home Eldercare with Wendy Adlerstein (Podcast)
- Caregiver Podcast
- Daughterhood The Podcast: For Caregivers
- Dementia Care Partner Talk Show Podcast
- The Caring Generation
- The Happy Healthy Caregiver
- The Working Daughter
- Untangling Alzheimer’s and Dementia
- AARP
- Ageless Grace
- Aging Life Care Association
- Alzheimer’s Association
- Cake
- Daily Caring
- Genworth: Financial Solutions for Long-Term Care
- National Aging in Place Council
- National Association for Homecare & Hospice
- National Council on Aging
- Next Avenue
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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Why Long-Term Care is Important: FirstLight Home Care's Services Explained
From our Care Blog
As your loved ones age and their health needs change, it can be difficult to know how best to provide the necessary care. At FirstLight Home Care, we understand that long-term care is important in helping maintain quality of life while providing peace of mind for family members. What is…
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Celebrating Older Americans Month: How FirstLight Home Care Supports Senior Independence
From our Care Blog
May is Older Americans Month! While it’s a time of celebration, Older Americans Month serves as a reminder that our seniors deserve love, care and respect. As family caregivers, it’s important for us to support their independence and celebrate their lives. What is Older Americans Month? The Administration For Community…