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
Celebrating National Family Caregivers Month
From our Care Blog
November is a month to recognize and appreciate the unsung heroes among us—family caregivers. National Family Caregivers Month is an opportunity to acknowledge the selfless dedication and tireless efforts of those who provide care and support to their loved ones. Family caregivers play an important role in our communities, taking…
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Our Office Team is Expanding Again: New Care Coordinator Position!
As our service to clients continues to grow, we are once again, expanding our office staff. We are a friendly, fun, and upbeat, team-oriented work environment. We are seeking another Care Coordinator who will be responsible for case management of our home care clients which includes coordination and scheduling of services between…
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Meet one of our Extraordinary Caregivers: Milcah M.
This is the fourth in a series of interview-style profiles of the hard-working and compassionate Caregivers on the FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston and Boston-Back Bay Caregiver Team. How long have you been with FirstLight Home Care? I have been working with FirstLight for over 5 years. Who…
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