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Should I hire a Home Care Agency or a Private Caregiver?

Families have been grappling with this decision for many years. Should I hire a private caregiver or engage with a local Home Care agency to provide care to your loved ones? There are pros and cons to both. There are some exceptional agencies all over Westchester and Putnam Counties. Likewise, we regularly speak with families about the fantastic private caregivers that they had the privilege of working with. This article will discuss the facts that you should consider as you make your decision. What is a Home Care Agency A Home Care agency is generally a local business whose sole...

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Caring for the Elderly, at Home: A Guide to Senior Support Services in Westchester & Putnam Counties

Caring for senior citizens in the home is not a one-sized fits approach. FirstLight Home Care of Westchester provides comprehensive services to senior citizens, from companion care through disability care.

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Staying Active and Thriving: Senior Wellness in Winter in Westchester County, NY 

Embrace the Chill and Keep Moving for a Healthier You!  As the vibrant foliage of late autumn transitions into the crisp days of winter in Westchester County, NY, it's the perfect time for seniors to embark on a journey toward wellness. Staying active during the colder months not only supports physical health but also nourishes the soul. In this blog, let's explore how we can make the most of this special time, keeping our hearts warm while embracing the beauty of the season.  1. Indoor Exercise and Wellness Classes:  Escape the chill by discovering the welcoming warmth of indoor exercise...

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A Heartfelt Day at the 3rd Annual Car Show with Briarcliff Rehab - FirstLight Home Care of Westchester

Celebrating Community Devotion and Our Very Own Frank Ploger 

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Enjoying Westchester County's Senior-Friendly activities with Caregiver Support 

A Guide to Seniors Exploring Local Gems in Westchester, NY

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Appreciation for our Frontline Workers

As COVID-19 began sweeping the nation in the beginning of the year, virtually every industry had to adjust their strategies to keep up with the vast impact of the virus. Coronavirus was affecting nearly every field of work, faster and more intensely than most could have imagined. Companies were forced to temporarily close, quickly implement the work from home strategy, and wait until the spread of the virus began to significantly decrease. But what about fields of work where you could not work from home, how were they to handle how to work while this dangerous virus quickly spread? In...

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Senior Home Care and COVID-19

  During the month of March, the COVID-19 outbreak was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization. States throughout the USA began to quickly adapt. New York State declared a state of emergency on March 7th. Following this, all "non-essential businesses" were put on PAUSE. Essential businesses, Senior Home Care included, had regulations placed on how many employees could be at the workplace at a time. These businesses had to figure out how to keep their employees safe while delivering their service to consumers.   How we’ve adapted: What has changed In early March, FirstLight Home Care quickly recognized...

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