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
5 New Year’s Resolutions For Being A Great Caregiver
From our Care Blog
The beginning of a new year is a perfect time to evaluate our lives, address challenges and move forward with positivity. We’ve put together a collection of family caregiver New Year’s resolutions just for you. Avoiding Caregiver Burnout and Importance of Caregiver Mental Health Being a family caregiver for a…
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Safety Tips For Senior Travel | Senior Safety During Holiday Travel
From our Care Blog
For many people, winter is full of family, friends and food. However, winter weather may make it more complicated to get out of the house, especially when an aging family member is the one driving. Seniors without traveling caregivers have to rely on their own vehicle for transportation, and they…
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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…