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Fall Festivities for Seniors: Enjoying the Season's Celebrations | FirstLight Home Care
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The crisp air, changing colors of leaves and pumpkin spice everything can only mean one thing: fall is here! With the season in full swing, it’s time to start planning fall festivities for seniors. Whether it’s getting outside to enjoy the autumn air or staying cozy indoors, there are plenty of senior-friendly fall activities that can help older adults celebrate the season. Senior Community Engagement in the Fall Fall is a great time for seniors to engage with their local community. Many towns and cities host fall festivals and events that cater specifically to an older audience. These events are...
Enhancing Lives of Veterans: FirstLight's Exceptional Veteran Home Care Services
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Serving in the military can often impact one’s health, both emotionally and physically. And for many veterans, young and old, disabling injuries may make it difficult to perform some of the basic activities we do every day—things that we often take for granted. These activities of daily living (ADLs) include things such as eating, bathing, dressing, mobility and more. Home care for veterans requires family caregivers to be strong and flexible. Many veterans live at home and need assistance around the house and providing this daily support can often drain family caregivers emotionally as they try to take on all...
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Companion Care Month: Discover FirstLight Home Care's Exceptional Companion Care Services
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It’s companion care month and we’re highlighting the caregiving support that FirstLight Home Care offers. The need for social and emotional support doesn’t diminish as individuals age. It’s just as important for those who are elderly – and even those who have special needs – to be social; however, it’s harder to achieve this due to challenges ranging from mobility and fatigue to a lack of transportation. Yet, when individuals are isolated for too long, studies show a dramatic increase in health complications. Loneliness and isolation can lead to issues including dementia, stroke and heart disease. There’s also an increase...
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We recently hosted a webinar with Matt Paxton and guest Amy Goyer discussing how to navigate difficult conversations about aging. As individuals age, their needs change, and maintaining independence while ensuring safety can become a significant concern. Understanding the benefits of home care services, and considering specific options such as FirstLight Home Care Services, can make a significant difference in quality of life for both you and your loved ones. Beginning conversations about the potential for home care early and often can help with effective communication. Understanding the Need for Home Care Services Home care services provide an array of...
Supporting Senior Independence – Celebrating Older Americans
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FirstLight Home Care supports seniors independence with quality caregiving and celebrating older Americans.
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Webinar: Navigating Difficult Conversations Around Aging
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Join FirstLight Home Care for our next family caregiving webinar: Navigating Difficult Conversations Around Aging. The live educational event will take place on May 17, 2023, 2:00 - 3:00 PM ET. Helping elderly loved ones prepare for the future means having important, yet sometimes difficult, conversations. It’s not always easy for families to discuss matters such as aging, illness and end-of-life care. But having these conversations can provide peace of mind for everyone involved. The webinar features Amy Goyer, a consultant, speaker and author of “Juggling Life, Work and Caregiving”, and Matt Paxton, an author, entrepreneur and TV personality. Amy...
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Stress Awareness Month: Tips for Home Caregivers to Reduce Stress and Improve Well-Being
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Being a caregiver for a family member can be an incredibly rewarding experience—but it can also be a challenging one. It is important to remember to practice self-care. As a family caregiver, you tend to be primarily focused on your loved one and don’t always realize that your own health and well-being could be suffering from caregiver burnout. Signs and symptoms of caregiver stress and burnout Feeling overwhelmed or constantly worried Feeling tired often Getting too much (or not enough) sleep Experiencing drastic changes in weight Becoming easily irritated or angry Losing interest in activities you used to enjoy Feeling...
Brain Injury Awareness Month - FirstLight Home Care
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March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, and if you’re caring for a family member with a traumatic brain injury (TBI), there's no better time to educate yourself on what to do in your role as a TBI caregiver. Being the main source of support and care for brain injury patients can be a long road, but it's important to remember that every situation is different and there is no one-size-fits-all approach. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), every year, approximately 2.87 million people in the United States sustain a brain injury. Of those people, 275,000 end...
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Spring Activities For Seniors & Caregivers - FirstLight Senior Home Care
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After months of colder weather and gray skies in many parts of the country, springtime is a welcomed season for loved ones in senior home care. It can be especially refreshing for older adults who have spent the winter indoors with at home senior care. Fresh air, warmth and sunshine can play an important role in renewing the spirit and enhancing quality of life. Here are some spring activities for seniors that will help your loved ones enjoy the great outdoors alongside their at home senior care companion. Top 7 Fun Spring Activities For Seniors To help older adults who...
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