The latest press coverage, media mentions and company news from FirstLight Home Care.
8 Tips for Preventing Dementia-Related Falls
The statistics around falls are staggering. The Centers for Disease Control reports that 10,000 Americans turn 65 daily, and one in four adults experience a fall daily. Statistics also tell us that people with dementia are four to five times more likely to fall than older people who do not...
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FirstLight Home Care’s Glee McAnanly Leads with Purpose
Glee McAnanly believes that a happy team leads to happy franchisees and customers. FirstLight has invested in building a franchisee-centric organization, and it has helped the senior care brand flourish. Read the full article in Franchise Consultant Magazine.
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Kristen Duell Named a 2023 Future Leader in Home Care
FirstLight Home Care is thrilled to recognize Kristen Duell, Executive Vice President of Experience and Innovation, as one of Aging Media Network’s 2023 Future Leaders, under 40, in Home Health and Home Care. With her commitment to driving transformative initiatives and promoting a culture of innovation, Kristen is transforming the...
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FirstLight Home Care is a 2023 Aspect Award Winner
We are honored to be recognized as a 2023 Aspect Marketing Award winner! Aging Media Network’s Aspect Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations Awards feature the industry’s best examples of marketing and advertising. These awards honor projects and campaigns that showcase the industries, their customers, employees and services they provide. The...
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Best of Home Care Award Winners Announced
Home Care Pulse announced the 2023 Best of Home Care Award winners. We would like to congratulate all the FirstLight locations that qualified. We are thrilled to share that 44 locations received the Provider of Choice Award. This award is granted only to top-ranking providers who have a proven track...
As the prevalence of dementia continues to increase in the U.S., it’s likely that more home care providers will be in the business of caring for seniors with this condition. But focusing on dementia care is often easier said than done for agencies. “[Dementia care] is a huge opportunity,” FirstLight...
FirstLight Home Care names new CEO
FirstLight Home Care’s president of one year has also been named as the company’s CEO. Glee McAnanly, named president last year, will serve as the new CEO and will also handle executive leadership duties. Read more about this and other personnel announcements in Home Health Care News.
FirstLight Smart Home Care Powered By StackCare
FirstLight Home Care and StackCare team up to broaden the use of technology in home care offering Independence and dignity are important to seniors, or any adult, who may need extra assistance in the place they call home. Recognizing this, and following a months-long evaluation, FirstLight® is pioneering a partnership combining...
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FirstLight Makes Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500
FirstLight Home Care ranked No. 121 in Entrepreneur Magazine’s annual list of the top 500 franchise organizations. Entrepreneur’s 43rd annual Franchise 500® ranking shines a light on the unique challenges and changes that have shaped the franchise industry over the last year—and how franchisors have adapted and evolved to meet...
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Kerri Pendley Elected to Home Care Association of America Board for 2022
We are excited to announce that FirstLight’s vice president of strategy, Kerri Pendley, was elected for her first three-year term on the 2022 Home Care Association of America Board of Directors. The Home Care Association of America (HCAOA) has elected six new members to its board, including Pendley. At FirstLight,...
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