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: Race Towards a Cure: Alzheimer’s and an Ageing Population
- Cost of Care: Calculate the Cost of Care in Your Area (Genworth)
- Emergency Preparedness: Preparing Your Loved Ones for an Emergency
- Fall Statistics: Falls in Older Adults
- Family Caregivers: Resources for Family Caregivers
- First-Time Caregivers: What the First-Time Caregiver Needs to Know
- Long-Term Care: A Guide for Families Having the Conversation about Long-Term Care
- 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
- Dementia Care Partner Talk Show Podcast
- Help Choose Home
- The Caring Generation
- The Working Daughter
- AARP
- Ageless Grace
- Alzheimer’s Association
- Cake
- Daily Caring
- National Aging in Place Council
- National Association for Homecare & Hospice
- National Council on Aging
- Next Avenue
Need home care but don't know where to start? Take the first step with our Caregiving 101 webinar
From our Care Blog
Caregiving 101: How to Know When to Ask for Help 8 p.m. EST Nov. 30, 2022 Sign up here. Millions of adults across the country have found themselves in the position of taking on a caregiver role for a family member. The caregiving journey can be demanding and complex, and it…
Senior Home Care - When Is The Right Time for Senior Care and Caregiver Services?
From our Care Blog
Many adults wonder when it’s time to find in-home care for a loved one. If you find yourself stopping over more often to check on your aging parents or other family members, now may be the time to look at senior home care options. During National Home Care and Family…
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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…
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