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
How to Help With Heart Health for Seniors
From our Care Blog
Helping maintain heart health for seniors is mostly about showing them how to overcome the barriers they face. Learn more!
Podcast Feature: Wendy Adlerstein on “Risking Old Age in America” with Harry Margolis
Our Executive Director & Co-Owner, Wendy Adlerstein, recently joined elder law expert Harry Margolis on the “Risking Old Age in America” podcast to discuss planning ahead for non-medical home care and what families should look for when choosing an agency. The conversation offered a practical look at how home care works day to day, including how agencies operate, how caregivers are recruited and supported, and how workforce and immigration challenges affect the availability of care. Wendy and Harry also explored regulation and licensing and why those issues matter when evaluating providers. Throughout the episode, Wendy emphasized the value of preparation...
Valentine's Day Activities for Seniors
From our Care Blog
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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